Basic Course in Screen Acting (in Marathi) in Film City, Mumbai (10 to 19 February 2026 )
Basic Course in Screen Acting (in Marathi) from 10th to 19th Feb. 2026 in Film City, Mumbai
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative in association with Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri (Film City), Mumbai, announces Basic Course in Screen Acting (in Marathi) from 10th to 19th Feb. 2026 on Film City, Mumbai campus, only for people of Maharashtra.
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Course Name: Basic Course in Screen Acting (in Marathi)
(2) Dates: 10th to 19th Feb. 2026 (10 days)
(3) Timings: 10 am to 5 pm
(4) Total no. of seats: 24 (Course may not be conducted only if min. strength of 20 is not reached)
(5) Age: Participants must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st Feb. 2026
(6) Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
(7) Selection Criteria: First – Come – First – Serve basis. Selected candidates would be communicated by email. List of the selected participants will be published on FTII website.
(8) Mandatory requirement: The course is only for the people of Maharashtara. Participant may need to submit domicile certificate of Maharashtra State, whenever asked for.
(9) Seat reservation: 50% seats (12 seats) are reserved for participants belonging to rural areas. However, if these seats are vacant, the same may be offered to participants belonging to urban areas. Based on received application, decision of whether a participant belongs to urban/ rural area will be taken by Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri (Film City), Mumbai
(10) Venue: : Chitrangan Hall, Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri (Film City), Goregaon, Mumbai
(11) Per participant course fee: Rs 17,000/- [working lunch and tea (twice) will be provided]. Also, 02 hours guided tour of Film City, Mumbai campus will be undertaken without any extra charges.
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, course fee will be refunded.
(12) Last date to apply: By 6 pm, 13 Jan. 2026.
(13) Course Director: Dr. Milind Shinde
(14) Medium of Instructions: Marathi, Hindi & English
(15) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course which will carry logos of FTII and Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri (Film City), Mumbai, and will be jointly signed by FTII Director, Course Director and authorized signatory of Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri (Film City), Mumbai. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
(16) Queries: For any queries contact
- Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info(dot)cfol(at)ftii(dot)ac(dot)in
- Mr. Pankaj Chavan, Public Relation Officer, Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri (Film City), Goregaon, Mumbai
Mobile no.: 9702270821 , Email id: promfscdc@gmail.com
(17) 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.
(18) Accommodation: Outstation participants may please note Dadasaheb Phalke Chitra Nagri (Film City), Goregaon, Mumbai, may facilitate for accommodation in Mumbai. Please contact Mr. Pankaj Chavan on 9702270821and or email to promfscdc@gmail.com for the same.
(19) 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.
(20) How to apply:
1. Click on the following link:
FCM3 B.C. in Screen Acting in Filmcity Mumbai
2. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
3. Make necessary payment of Rs 17,000/-
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 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.
(21) About Course Director: Dr. Milind Shinde
Acting and Direction: Acting and directing in one-act plays in college life, National Drama Competition and Purushottam Karandak Competition.
Acting Training: Degree in Acting at National School of Drama, New Delhi.
Direction Training: Degree in Direction at Film and Television Institute, Pune.
Dramatic acting: Ti Phulrani, Jhulwa (director Vaman Kendre), Katha Arunach (director Vinay Apte), Lagan Kallo (director Paresh Mokashi), Aalbel (director Sai Paranjape)
Drama (CD) : Sakharam Binder
Short Film : White Embers (Director Nandu Madhav)
Marathi Film (Acting): Not Only Mrs. Raut, Sail, Khandobachya Nawan, Sarivar Sari Bayo, Badha, Tya Ratri Paas Hota, Nati Goti, Sihansan, Just 47, Pardh, Touring Talkies, (Director Gajendra Ahire), Katha Nama Jogyachi, Langar (Director Sunil Mane), Niruttar (Director Kumar Sohni) Jaa Tithe Khau (Director Abhay Kirti), Ghanvat (dir. Mansingh Pawar), Katha tyakhi lagnachi (dir. Ashok Rane), Shambhar Karode (dir. Bhimashankar Torankar), Mahasatta, Swatantryachi Aishi Taishi (dir. Ramesh More), Dombari (dir. Sunil Waikar), Antardah, Umang (dir. Pitambar Kale), Mukti (dir. Machindra More), Natrang (dir. Ravi Jadhav), Jilebi (dir. Pranay Telang), Bhoot Naavach Bhoot. (Director Vijay Pawar), Babu Bandabaja (Director Rajesh Pinjani), Cell Phone (Director Gajanan Kulkarni)
Hindi Film : Risk (Director Vishram Sawant)
Film – Writing, Direction and Acting : Naach Tujhan Lagin Hi.
Film - Playback Singer: Naach Tujhan Lagin Hai, Housefull.
Serial :Kabaddi, Saplat Na Saplat (Zee Marathi), Agnihotra (Star Pravah) Wada (E TV Marathi) , Asmita (Zee Marathi), Tu Tithaan Mee (Zee Marathi)
Awards: Not Only Mrs. Raut (State Award- Best Supporting Actor), V. Shantaram Award, Katha Nama Jogyachi (Jhee Gaurav- Best Supporting Actor), Babu Band Baaja (Asian Film Festival - Best Supporting Actor)
Film Festival: Badha, Mahasatta, Just 47, Natrang, these four films were included in the Indian Panorama for three consecutive years.
Lectures: More than a hundred lectures on various subjects in schools, colleges and universities.
Writing: Wrote an article named 'Kavadse' in Dainik Loksatta for one year.
(22) About the Course:
1. INTRODUCTION TO ACTING - Understanding the process of acting, some exercises.
2. SPEECH – Understanding the importance words and subtext, connecting exercises
3. SECENE STUDY – Analyzing text, script, scenes, rehearsals and performing scenes.
4. VOCAL TECHNIQUES - To understand vocal production and resonance, Vocal warm -ups followed by exercises
5. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT - Create character by research, imagination, develop background, backstory
6. PHYSICALITY, MOVEMENT – use, understand body as instrument, movements exercises
7. ACTING PRINCIPLE – Introduction to well-known acting theories such as Stanislavski, Meisner.
8. METHOD ACTING – Understanding and scope
9 PREPARATION FOR A ROLE – scope, approach, fundamentals
10. AUDITIONS – Understanding, tricks, practical
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