Masterclass in Acting from 13-21 September 2026 at
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Film and Television Institute
of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative
announces “Masterclass in
Acting” from 13-21 September 2026 at Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Following
are the details in this regard;
(1) Workshop Name: Masterclass in Acting
(2) Dates: 13-21 September 2026
(3) Timings: 10.30
am to 5 pm
(4) Total No. of
participants: 25 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 15
is reached)
(5) Age: Participants
must be 15 years or above in age as on 01st Aug. 2026
(6) Educational
Qualification: SSC (10th std.) pass
(7) Nationality: No
bar. For Foreign national, no documents/ invitation emails will be provided
(8) Venue:
HCRFTR Mandi, Himachal Campus, Village Sathol, District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
(9) Per participant course fee: Rs.
15,000/- (without Food & Accommodation)
Rs. 24,000/- (Food & Accommodation Included)
Course fee of selected
participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc.
under any circumstances. Course fee of all the non – selected participants will
be refunded within 21 working days of the course commencement. Also, due to any
other reason, if the course is cancelled by FTII, course fee will be refunded.
However, due to any reason,
if the course is postponed OR cancelled by the organisers, course fee will be
refunded.
(10) Last date to
apply: By 5 pm, 06 September 2026.
(11) Course Director:
Mr Rajesh Jais
(12) Medium of
Instructions: English and Hindi.
(13) Selection
Criteria: First – Come – First – Served basis. Selected candidates
would be communicated by email. List of the selected participants will be
published on FTII website.
(14) Certificates: All
participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion
of the course which will carry logo of FTII and will be jointly signed by FTII
Director and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get
certificate.
(15) Queries: For
any queries contact
- Mr.
Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 -
25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
- Future
Story Cinelabs, Mumbai – Priyansha on 7766967634
(16) Communication
with participants: All communications with the participants will be
carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be
published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected
participants on their registered email.
(17) Accommodation: Outstation
participants may please note Future Story Cinelabs, Mumbai, will facilitate for
accommodation in Mandi. Please call Priyansha on 7766967634 for the same.
(18) Participants
need to assure general decency, decorum etc. on the course campus. Failing to
do so will lead to cancellation of admission without refunding course fee apart
from taking internal disciplinary action and dealing the matter as per law of
the land. All rights in this regard are reserved with FTII.
(19) How to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
2. Fill-up the application
form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3. Make necessary payment of
Rs 24,000/- or Rs 15,000/- whichever is the choice
4. Once payment is done,
please note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment
confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.
5. If possible, digitally
store the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following
ways;
(i) by taking printout of
receipt of payment, scan & save it
(ii) by taking screenshot of
payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)
(iii) by simply taking a
photograph from mobile
(iv) check your bank account
to confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted or not
(v) After a day or two, once
again check to see whether money (course fee) has been refunded.
(vi) In case of refund, it is
a transaction failure and if so, once again apply for the course afresh.
6. No document/ certificate
related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’
self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.
7. Terms &
conditions: By agreeing to the terms & conditions in the application
form, participants are confirming that they have read & understood the
website advt. They are eligible to apply and fulfill all the requirements as
stated in the advt. Also, it is presumed that participants will be staying and
or attending the course at their own risk & cost and FTII will not be held
responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further,
participants agree that decision of Director, FTII regarding admission to the
course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(20) About Course
Director: Mr Rajesh Jais
Rajesh Jais- a distinguished
Indian actor, NSD alumnus, and UGC-NET qualified theatre professional with over
three decades of dynamic work across films, television, web series,
advertising, and stage. This is not just a workshop, but a deep dive into the
art and psychology of performance. Celebrated for his compelling roles in
projects like *Raazi*, *Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety*, *Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar*,
*Rana Naidu*, *Jehanabad*, *Panchayat*, *Scam 1992* and *Paatal Lok*, Rajesh
Jais brings a powerful fusion of classical training and real-world industry
insight. Participants will engage in immersive, hands-on sessions designed to
unlock authenticity, sharpen instincts, and build a strong on-screen presence.
(21) Course Overview
This course bridges stage and
screen acting through hands-on training for realistic, nuanced performances and
industry-ready screen presence.
Optional: Elements of
Meisner, Stanislavski, Lee Strasberg, Michael Chekhov, and Natyashastra
techniques may be incorporated.