The Actors’ Studio has been set up with an objective to help aspiring actors get a holistic understanding of Acting, by teaching them the various nuances of acting primarily for cinema, while also equipping students with the understanding and nuances of other allied acting methods. Students pursuing this course can build an acting career in films, theater and television.
The degree course in Acting is accredited by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
Courses offered
Department Overview
Oorvazi Irani
Head of Department
Nivedita Bhargava
Faculty
Arvind Pandey
Faculty
Sonali Bhardwaj
Faculty
Atul Bali
Faculty
Kenneth Desai
Visiting Faculty
Amod Bhatt
Visiting Faculty
Salim Arif
Head of Department- Culture Studies
Shiamak Davar Dance Academy
Visiting Faculty
Rupesh Tillu
Visiting Faculty
Tamara P Nedungadi
Visiting Faculty
Sahil Vaid
Visiting Faculty
Ankit Varshneya
Visiting Faculty
Ashok Kumar
Visiting Faculty
Aru Verma
Visiting Faculty
Anil Mange
Visiting Faculty
Valentine Fernandes
Visiting Faculty
Dipika Pandey
Visiting Faculty
Vandana Trivedi
Visiting Faculty
Zachary Coffin
Visiting Faculty
Alumni Speak
Aahana Kumra
Actor, Lipstick Under My Burkha, The Accidental Prime Minister
Akash Dhar
Actor, Dishoom, Game, Tuesday, Kaanchi
Anil Mange
Actor, PK, Raees, Simba, Sanju, Hasee Toh Phasee, Singh is Bling
Aru Verma
Actor, 2 States, Jab Harry Met Sejal, Student of the Year 2
Divyang Thakkar
Actor, Kevi Rite Jaish, Bey Yaar
Nakul Sahdev
Actor, Gully Boy, Mod
Gaurav Ghatnekar
Actor, Ballad of Rustom, Tujhi Majhi Love Story, Vazandar, Kaay Re Raascalaa
Harnam Singh Sandhu
Actor, Made in Heaven Series (Amazon Prime)
FAQs
What are the different programmes offered at the WWI Actors’ Studio?
The course we offer at the WWI Actors’ studio is:
BA in Acting | 3 Years
A training ground as well as an educational platform for the student actors. It teaches the art and craft of acting, primarily for the cinema, but also for other allied acting careers. The course also addresses the overall development of the individual and makes them more confident and skilled.
What accreditation does the WWI Actors’ Studio have?
Whistling Woods International is approved by UGC and recognised by AICTE. Furthermore, all programmes are offered under an agreement with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
What is the duration of the different acting programmes at WWI?
The duration for Bachelor of Arts in Acting course is 3 years (6 semesters).
Do I need to have acting experience to enrol at the WWI Actors’ Studio?
No prior experience in acting is required. For BA in Acting, a student requires a qualification of 10+2 IBDP or equivalent from any recognised board /university and should possess beginner or intermediate level English language proficiency.
How do I decide which acting programme to enrol for?
All programmes don’t require a prior knowledge in acting and teach the art and craft of acting primarily for cinema, but also for other allied acting careers in television, OTT, advertising, theatre & the voice-over industry. However, all programmes would have an entry level qualification requirement. The BA would be generally more aimed to the younger audience and an Advanced Diploma course would require a deeper commitment, rigour, professionalism and maturity.
Why is WWI considered to be the best acting institute in India?
Whistling Woods International since its inception in 2006 has produced stellar talent in the acting space. Our faculty members are industry experts who help the students realise their dreams and also make them understand the nuances behind this art and craft. Students are not only taught the ancient wisdom of Indian acting techniques like the Natyashastra but also engage in cultural exchange and learning through our international partner universities. Students learn in a vibrant creative arts environment and get a platform to display their talent in theatre, emerging media and diverse student films made on campus. The connections they make on campus within all schools lead to professional careers in the industry in the near future.