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 Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development.
Courses offered
Department Overview
Oorvazi Irani
Head of Department
Nivedita Bhargava
Faculty
Arvind Pandey
Faculty
Sonali Bhardwaj
Faculty
Atul Bali
Faculty
Anushka Jadhav
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
Kashish Bharti
Visiting Faculty
Valentine Fernandes
Visiting Faculty
Dipika Pandey
Visiting Faculty
Vandana Trivedi
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 two courses offered at the WWI Actors’ Studio are:
- BA in Acting | 3 Years
A training ground as well as an educational platform for the student actor. It teaches the art and craft of acting, primarily for the cinema, but also for other allied acting careers.
- Advanced Diploma in Acting | 2 Years
An intensive and practical programme that teaches the art and craft of acting for cinema, ensuring that students are carefully nurtured and their individual abilities and talents are honed and trained.
What accreditation does the WWI Actors’ Studio have?
Whistling Woods International is approved by UGC, and recognised by AICTE. Furthermore, all programmes offered are under an agreement with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development – an Institute of National Importance.
What is the duration of the different acting programmes at WWI?
The Bachelor of Arts in Acting course has a duration of 3 years (6 semesters) and the Advanced Diploma in Acting course is a 2-year-long course (4 semesters).
Do I need to have acting experience to enrol at the WWI Actors’ Studio?
No prior experience in acting is required. A student must be a 12th graduate from a recognised board and possess beginner or intermediate level English language proficiency.
How do I decide which acting programme to enrol for?
The BA in Acting degree serves as both a training ground and an education for the student actor. The aim of the WWI Actors’ Studio is to teach the art and craft of acting primarily for cinema, but also for other allied acting careers in television, advertising, theatre & the voice-over industry.
The Advanced Diploma in Acting is an intensive and practical programme that teaches the art and craft of acting for cinema, ensuring that students are carefully nurtured and their individual abilities and talents are honed and trained.
The choice lies with the student actor regarding what course best aligns with their particular interests.
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-ready professionals who help the students realise their dreams and also make them understand the nuances behind this craft.