How To Start Your Career in Bollywood - A Step-By-Step Guide

How to Start Your Career
in Bollywood?
A Step-by-Step Guide by Bollywood Career
About this eBook
Section I - Actors
In the last 10 years Bollywood industry has come a long way. Compared to the 1990s when there was
limited work for actors with movies and television being the primary source, now actors have a lot of
choices provided they know where to look. With streaming platforms (Amazon Prime, Netflix, Zee5 etc.),
new television channels and independent productions there is a lot of work for the talented. This eBook
will guide you on how to start your career in Bollywood and more importantly, where to look for work.
Whether you are residing in Mumbai or in any other city around the world, this eBook can save you
years of struggle. It’s comprehensive, well researched, and well intentioned. It has all the information
about the best casting agencies, modelling agencies, production houses, television channels, theatre
workshops and much more.
Disclaimer: The contents of this eBook cannot be used for spamming or mass-mailers Page 1
Section II - Writers
If you are writer who is waiting for that big first break then this eBook can guide you in the right
direction. From production houses which accept scripts to television channels which are looking for new
ideas, we have explained everything. We have also given information on the training programs for
writers that actually pay you for learning and offer jobs on completion. We have also focused on script
mentoring programs which can take your script to the next level.
So what are you waiting for, let’s get your Bollywood Journey Started!
Index
Section I - Actors
Topic Page Number
How to Start Your Career in Bollywood? 5
Top Casting Agencies 6-13
Top Modelling Agencies 14-21
Top Production Houses 22-37
Top Television Channels 38-54
Best Theatre Groups 55-61
Best Theatre Workshops 62-66
Best Film Festivals 67-74
Topic Page Number
Training Programs for Emerging Television Writers that Pay You for 76-79
Learning
Production Houses Where You Can Submit Your Script 80-84
Platforms Where You Can Submit Ideas for Movies or Television Shows 85-88
Mentorship Programs that Help You Sell Your Scripts to Top Production 89-91
Houses
Top Writer’s Training Programs in Hollywood 92
Indian Scriptwriting Competitions 93-94
Top Screenwriting Competitions in Hollywood 95
Section I - Actors
How to Start Your Career in Bollywood?
This eBook has information on the top 12 casting agencies, 10 modelling agencies, 28 production
houses, 30 television channels, and 12 theatre groups. Apart from this there is also wealth of
information on other important topics for both actors and writers.
Step-by-Step Process
Before approaching the top casting agencies and production houses, you need to shoot a cool intro
video about yourself and get some good pictures clicked. If you don’t have the money to go for
professional shoots then rent a DSLR and get your friend to take some cool pictures.
Every casting agency would ask you for your intro video and pictures, so give your best in preparing
them. Once you have that ready then it’s time to start sending your pictures and audition videos to the
biggest casting agencies, production houses, modelling agencies, television channels and much more.
We have given all the information about these agencies including their physical address, email
addresses, Facebook pages and more.
Step 1 • Shoot an Intro Video + Get Some Cool Pics Clicked
• Send them to All the Major Casting Agencies

Step 2
• Send them to All the Major Modelling Agencies

Step 3
• Send Your Profile to All the Major Production Houses

Step 4
• Share Your Profile with All the Major Television Channels

Step 5
Top Casting Agencies
Here is a list of the top 12 casting agencies in Bollywood which regularly post jobs for actors on their
Facebook pages. If you meet the requirements for a particular role then all you have to do is send your
intro video and picture to their email address. We have given complete contact information for every
casting agency below.
1) Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company
2) Shanoo YRF Casting
3) Nandini Shrikent Casting
4) Shruti Mahajan Casting
5) Jogi Film Casting
6) Calls for Auditions
7) Casting Bay India
8) Parag Mehta Casting
9) Bombay Casting
10) Actors Apply
11) The Artist Collective
12) Vicky Sidana Casting
Known in the film world as Casting Chhabra, Mukesh is considered one of the most popular casting
directors in Mumbai. Having worked with big directors like Anurag Kashyap, Imitiaz Ali, Rajkumar
Hirani, and Nitesh Tiwari, he has made a name for himself in the casting circuit.
Some of his biggest casting projects have been:
 Dangal
 Gangs of Wasseypur
 Love Aaj Kal
 Bareilly Ki Barfi etc.
His agency is known for spotting unique talent, and trains handpicked artists for future roles in the
industry. Some of the big talents that the agency have discovered are Sushant Singh Rajput,
Rajkumar Rao, Amit Sadh and many more.
Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MukeshChhabraCC/
Email Addresses of Important Contacts
Name Designation Email

Casting Department casting@mccc.in
Jobs in MCCC jobs@mccc.in
Workshops Organized by MCCC workshops@mccc.in
Lovesh Casting Team lovesh@mccc.in
Hiren Casting Team hiren@mccc.in
Vaibhav Casting Team vaibhav@mccc.in
Vaishali Casting Team vaishali@mccc.in
Pro Tip
You can drop in at their office for introduction between 1100 to 1400 Hrs
Address
1st Floor, Pooja House,
Opp. J.W. Marriott, Next to Starbucks,
Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Maharashtra – 400049
Contact Us
Website: https://www.mccc.in/
Email: casting@mccc.in
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2) Shanoo YRF Casting
Need I say more? Headed by Shanoo Sharma who was involved in the casting of blockbuster
projects like Dhoom 3, Ek Tha Tiger, Band Baaja Baraat, and Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Yashraj casting
department offers the dream launch pad for any aspiring actor. Some of Shanoo’s biggest finds have
been Ranveer Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, Parineeti Chopra and many more. Although Shanoo heads
the casting for Yashraj, she also does casting for Dharma Productions’ movies, recent ones being
Ae Dil Hain Mushkil and Ungli. To sum everything up, some of biggest acting auditions in Mumbai
happen right here!
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Shanoo-YRFcasting-201876266557914/
Address
Yash Raj Films Private Limited. (Mumbai)
5, Shah Industrial Estate, Veera Desai Road,
Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053, INDIA.
Contact Us
Tel: 91 22 30613500
Fax: 91 22 30613599
Website: https://www.yashrajfilms.com/divisions/yrf-talent-management
Email: casting@yashrajfilms.com
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3) Nandini Shrikent Casting - Kabiku Productions
Work Portfolio
 Talaash
 Luck by Chance
 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara
 Made in Heaven
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/NandiniShrikentcasting/
Contact Us
Email: morecasting@gmail.com
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4) Shruti Mahajan Casting
Work Portfolio
 LSD
 Dirty Picture
 Udta Punjab
 Lipstick Under My Burkha
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/shruti.mahajan.5855/
Address
A-72, Harminder Singh Rd, Aram Nagar Part 1, Aram Nagar, Versova, Andheri West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400061
Contact Us
Email: shrutimcasting@gmail.com
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5) Jogi Film Casting
Work Portfolio
 Vicky Donor
 Piku
 Madras Café
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Jogi-Film-Casting-1452022511752162/
Address
Kuber Complex, Link Road, Andheri West
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contact Us
Email: jogifilm20@gmail.com
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6) Calls for Auditions
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/callsforauditions/
Pro Tip
Great for roles in advertisements and digital campaigns
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7) Casting Bay India
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/castingbayindia/
Address
127, Aaram Nagar, Part 2, JP Road Versova, Andheri West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contact Us
Website: http://castingbay.in
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8) Parag Mehta Casting
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Paragmehtacasting/
Address
301 Golden Chambers, New Link Road, Andheri West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contact Us
Website: http://www.paragmehtacasting.com/
Email: paragcasting1@gmail.com
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9) Bombay Casting
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/bombaycasting/
Contact Us
Tel: 099301 11909
Website: http://www.bombaycasting.com
Email: bombaycasting1@gmail.com
10) Actors Apply
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ActorsApply/
Email Addresses

Audition Information audition@actorsapply.com
HR Department hr@actorsapply.com
Enquiry Department enquiry@actorsapply.com
Address
308 A, Oberoi Chambers, Off New Link Road,
Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West,
Contact Us
Tel: 088280 70470
Website: http://www.actorsapply.com
Email: info@actorsapply.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ActorsApply
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11) The Artist Collective - Atul Mongia
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/theartistcollectiveindia/
Address
The Artist Collective 69, Araam Nagar 2, Versova,
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Contact Us
Tel: 099585 38763
Website: http://www.theartistcollective.co.in/
Email: contact@theartistcollective.co.in
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12) Vicky Sidana Casting
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/VickySidanaCastingDirector/
Contact Us
Tel: 022 4014 1879
Email: vicky.castingdirector4@gmail.com
Top Modelling Agencies
These are the top 10 modelling agencies which handle some of the top models in the industry. Good
news is that most of these agencies allow you to submit your portfolios online. All you have to do is
upload your pictures and enter your basic details like name, contact information etc. We have given
complete information (address, emails, Facebook page etc.) on all these modelling agencies.
1) Inega
2) Toabh Talent Management
3) Anima Creative Management
4) Moda Angeli
5) Elan Modelling Agency
6) Karma Models Production
7) Kaalia International Modelling Agency
8) Inmatch Modelling Agency
9) Southcast Models
10) TFM 360
1) Inega
Established in 1990, Inega is a big name in the world of fashion. Pioneering in producing fashion shows,
the agency also provides talent for advertising, movies, and print commercials. It has an enviable roster
of international and national models including the recent success Ali Faizal. Apart from models they also
represent actors, stylists and much more.
How to Reach Them?
Submit your profile to submit@inega.in and make sure to attach the following information:
 Height and vital statistics (weight, skin etc.)

 Photographs without excessive make-up (clear face shot, full length shot are
mandatory)
 Introductory video without excessive make-up
 Contact information (e-mail, phone number etc.)
Portfolio Submission Link
http://www.inega.in/v2/models/submissions/
Address
35, Pali Village
16th Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400050
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26040679
Website: http://www.inega.in
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/inegamodels/
Email: contact@inega.in
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2) Toabh Talent Management
Established in the year 2008, Toabh Management is one of the most reputed names in the fashion
business. Apart from providing fresh faces to the fashion industry, the firm also represents talents from
films, advertisements, hair styling, make-up and many other industries. The firm believes in nurturing
and developing talent over a period of time, and is known for guiding their models through the career
ladder. As a model you can expect to walk the ramp for a top designer or maybe get a decent spot in a
print or TV commercial.
How to Reach Them?
You can reach them at this link: http://toabh.com/mumbai/contact/beamodel. Upload all your
information on this online link, no need to send them a separate e-mail.
These are some of the information they ask for:
 4 photographs (front face, right profile, left profile, full body)

 Height, weight, bust, hips, waist
 Eye color
 Shoe size
http://toabh.com/mumbai/contact/beamodel
Address
701, Swati Building, North Avenue Road,
Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400 054
Contact Us
Tel: 022-61444999
Website: http://toabh.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Toabh.Talents/
Email: toabh@toabh.com
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3) Anima Creative Management
A popular talent management company, Anima Creative handles career of many renowned international
and national models. Apart from models, the company also represents photographers, stylists, make-up
artists etc. Anima works in different spheres including fashion shows, advertising, print and films, and is
always on the lookout for fresh faces for their clients. As a matter of fact, it’s considered one of the best
modelling agencies in Mumbai for freshers.
Eligibility Criteria
 Girls between 16-22 years

 Minimum height 5.7
How to Reach Them?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, then send the following to newfaces@animacreatives.com
 4 images (full length, both profiles, and front shot)

 Age, height, bust, waist, hips
 Make sure the images show your face and body
 Make sure the image size is less than 600 kb (per image)
http://animacreatives.com/website/contact
Address
Madhu Milan, Plot No 320, Dr. Ambedkar Road,
Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Contact Us
Tel: 9819060698
Website: http://animacreatives.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/animacreatives/
Email: newfaces@animacreatives.com
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4) Moda Angeli
http://www.modaangeli.com/sign-up.php
Address
12th Floor, Shri Krishna Building, New Link Road,
Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053
Contact Us
Tel: 022-69932222, 8291325574, 8291325570, 8291325571
Website: http://www.modaangeli.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ModaAngeli/
E-mail: info@modaangeli.com
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5) Elan Modelling Agency
Address
A/406, Morya House, Off New Link Road,
Andheri West, Mumbai
Contact Us
Tel: 022-42413333
Fax: 022-24360666
Website: http://www.elanmodels.in/ (Not working)
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ElanModelling/
Email: modeling@elantalent.in
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6) Karma Models Production
http://karmaproduction.in/pages/Contact-Us.html
Address
3rd Floor, F -1142, Block F,
Chittaranjan, Delhi 110019
Contact Us
Tel: 09999881191, 09716233800
Website: http://www.karmamodels.in
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/karmamodels/
Email: tohimanshubhasin@gmail.com, info@karmamodelsagency.com
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7) Kaalia International Modelling Agency
http://www.kaalia.com/pagesbe-a-model/
Address
26, 16 Cross, JP Nagar, 5 Phase,
Bangalore – 560078
Contact Us
Tel: 8884021000, 9036940623, 098867 70610
Website: http://www.kaalia.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/KaaliaModelingAgency/
Email: info@kaalia.com, richiejain@gmail.com
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8) Inmatch Modelling Agency
Address
301/302, Kapadia Apartments, Swastik Co-Operative Society,
S.V.Road, Vile Parle (W),
Mumbai 400056
Contact Us
Tel: 022-67366736, 9819530200
Website: http://www.inmatchmodelling.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/inmatchmodellingagency/
Email: customercare@inmatch.com, hr@inmatch.com
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9) Southcast Models
http://southcast.in/models-registration/
Address
B-6, Snehi Cooperative Housing Society, Near Mhada Signal,
Four Bungalows, Shatataraka Cooperative Housing Society, Suresh Nagar,
Andheri West, Mumbai 400053
Contact Us
Tel: 9892041516, 9967607978
Website: http://southcast.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/southcast/
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10) TFM 360
http://tfm360.in/become-a-model
Address 1
6th floor, 601, Sharan Building, Waterfield Road,
Above Punjab National Bank, Bandra West, Mumbai
Address 2
Kakad Mansion
Talmiki Road, Saraswat Colony, Potohar Nagar,
Santacruz West, Mumbai 400054
Contact Us
Tel: 022-67004988, 67004800
Website: http://tfm360.in
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TFM-INDIA-751712968260664/
Email: info.mumbai@tfmworld.com, scouting@tfmmodels.in
Top Production Houses
These are the top 28 production houses in Bollywood which produce many films every year. We have
given their address, contact information, and also the email addresses of important contacts.
1) Yashraj Films
2) Dharma Productions
3) Excel Entertainment
4) Viacom 18
5) Red Chillies Entertainment
6) Rajshri Productions
7) Eros Now
8) Balaji Telefilms
9) Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
10) Pen India Limited
11) Emmay Entertainment and Motion Pictures
12) Reliance Entertainment
13) Disney
14) Vinod Chopra Films
15) Sony Pictures Networks
16) Aamir Khan Productions
17) Mukta Arts
18) Pritish Nandy Communications
19) Vishesh Films
20) Percept Pictures
21) Ajay Devgn Films
22) Vishal Bhardwaj Films
23) Kabir Khan Motion Pictures
24) Fox Studio
25) Zee Studios
26) Prakash Jha Productions
27) B.A.G Films and Media
28) Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra Pictures
1) Yashraj Films
Address
5, Shah Industrial Estate, Veera Desai Road,
Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053, INDIA.
Contact Us
Tel: 91 22 30613500
Fax: 91 22 30613599
Website: https://www.yashrajfilms.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/yrf/
E-mail: helpdesk@yashrajfilms.com

Samudra Das Casting Department samudrag@yashrajfilms.com
Srishti Agarwal Senior HR Manager srishti@yashrajfilms.com
Susan Rodrigues Talent Manager susan@yashrajfilms.com
Jyoti Roy Assistant Casting jyoti@yashrajfilms.com
Director
Prachee Dhamija HR Manager dhamija.prachee@yashrajfilms.com
Careers careers@yashrajfilms.com
Get in Touch connect@yashrajfilms.com
HR Department hr@yashrajfilms.com
Talent Division yrftalent@yashrajfilms.com
Address
201 & 202, 2nd Floor, Supreme Chambers,
Off Veera Desai Road, 17/18 Shah Industrial Estate,
Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400053, India
Contact Us
Website: https://dharma-production.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DharmaMovies/
Email: info@dharma-production.com, creative@dharma-production.com

Beverly Dmello HR Manager beverly.dmello@dharma-
production.com
Shaad Ahmad Associate Casting Director shaad@dharma-production.com
Gautam Mishra Casting Director gautam@dharma-
production.com
Nihal Singh Casting Director nihal@dharma-production.com
HR Department hr@dharma-production.com
Scripts Department scripts@dharma-production.com
Information info@dharma-production.com
Address
701, Orchid Pride, S.V Road,
Santacruz (West), Mumbai – 400 054, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022 26041011/26007273
Website: https://www.excelmovies.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/excelentertainment/
Email: resume@exlent.com, movies@exlent.com

Sabena Khattar Head of HR khattarsabena@excelmovies.com
Zoheb Sholapurwala HR Manager sholapurwalazoheb@excelmovies.com
4) Viacom 18
Address
Zion Bizworld, Subhash Road - 'A',
Vile Parle (East), Mumbai - 400 057,
Maharashtra, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-42581818, 022-42581403
Website: https://www.viacom18.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Viacom18MotionPictures/
Email: connectwithus@viacom18.com

Deepti Jani HR Director deepti.jani@viacom18.com
Divya Kathuria HR Director divya.kathuria@viacom18.com
Vrushali Malwade Senior Associate HR vrushali.malwade@viacom18.com
Purna Parasuraman Assistant Director – Talent purna.parasuraman@viacom18.com
Engagement
Abir Mukherjee HR Manager abir.mukherjee@viacom18.com
Aureen Gonsalves Assistant Manager – Talent aureen.nayak@viacom18.com
Acquisition
5) Red Chillies Entertainment
Address
Backstage, Plot no. 612,
Junction of Rama Krishna Mission Road & 15th Road,
Santacruz (West), Mumbai 400054
Contact Us
Tel: 022-66699400
Website: https://www.redchillies.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/RedChilliesEnt/
Email: work@redchillies.com, creative@redchillies.com

HR Department hr@redchillies.com
Information (Media, advertising info@redchillies.com
etc.)
Get in Touch contactus@redchillies.com
6) Rajshri Productions
Address
Bhavana, 1st Floor,
422, Veer Savarkar Road,
Prabhadevi, Mumbai - 400 025
Contact Us
Tel: 022-66160800
Website: http://www.rajshri.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/rajshri/
Email: mail@rajshri.com

HR Department hr@rajshri.com
Careers careers@rajshri.com
Media Department media@rajshri.com
Information info@rajshri.com
7) Eros Now
Address
201, Kailash Plaza, Plot No. A-12, Opp. Laxmi Industrial Estate,
Off New Link Road, Andheri (West),
Mumbai – 400053,
Maharashtra, India.
Contact Us
Tel: 022-66918500
Fax: 022-26732586
Website: http://erosplc.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/erosnow/
Email: customerservice4@erosintl.com, media.enquiries@erosintl.com
Sahana Chandrashekar HR Coordinator sahana.chandrashekar@erosplc.com
Information info@erosplc.com
8) Balaji Telefilms
Address
C-13, Balaji House,
Dalia Industrial Estate,
Opposite Laxmi Industrial Estate, New Link Road,
Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053
Contact Us
Tel: 022-40698000
Fax: 022-40698181
Website: http://www.balajitelefilms.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/balajitelefilmslimited/

Saili Rele HR Executive saili.rele@balajitelefilms.com
Harry Singh Casting Director harry_singh@balajitelefilms.com
Farhan Khan Casting Associate farhank@balajitelefilms.com
Harry Thakur Casting Director harrythakur@balajitelefilms.com
Vishal Kapoor Casting Associate v.kapoor@balajitelefilms.com
Rahul Singhania Casting Director rahul.s@balajitelefilms.com
Ravi Dixit Casting Director ravi@balajitelefilms.com
HR Department hr@balajitelefilms.com
Careers careers@balajitelefilms.com
Support support@balajitelefilms.com
9) Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Address
Nadiadwala Villa, New Ocean View, J. P. Road, Versova,
Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 061.
Contact Us
Tel: 022-2637600/26393000/26394000/26301230/26302688
Website: https://www.nadiadwalagrandson.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/NGEMovies/
Email: mail@nadiadwalagrandson.com
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10) Pen India Limited
Address
B 1101, Fortune terraces, Opp. Citi Mall & PVR ECX & Tanishq,
New Link Road, Andheri (W), Veera Desai Industrial Estate,
Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
Contact Us
Tel: 022-62269999, 022-26601333, 26612233
Fax: 022-26603366
Website: www.penindia.in
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/PenMovies/
Email: peninfo@penindia.in, penent@rediffmail.com

Information info@penindia.in
11) Emmay Entertainment & Motion Pictures
Address
Terminal 9 Building, 3rd Floor, 70-C Nehru Road,
Next to Orchid hotel, Near Domestic Airport,
Vile Parle (E), Mumbai - 400 057
Contact Us
Website: http://emmay.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/EmmayEntertainment/
Email: makemyday@emmay.com

Casting Department casting@emmay.com
12) Reliance Entertainment
Address
8th Floor, 'Grandeur', Veera Desai
Road Extension, Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400053
Contact Us
Tel: 022-49554000/01
Website: https://www.relianceentertainment.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/RelianceEnt
Email ID: info@relianceada.com

Information info@relianceentertainment.net
13) Disney
Address
Building No - S 14,
Solitaire Corporate Park, Guru Hargovindji Marg,
Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093.
Contact Us
Tel: 022-61091000
Website: http://corporate.disney.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/UTVMotionPictures/, https://www.facebook.com/disneyindia/
Email: india.hr@disney.com
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14) Vinod Chopra Films
Address
Dattatrey Road, Santacruz (W)
Mumbai 400054 India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26615059
Fax: 022-26613639
Website: http://www.vinodchoprafilms.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/vinodchoprafilms/
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Address
4th Floor, Interface Building No. 7,
Off Malad Link Road, Malad West,
Mumbai - 400 064, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-67081230
Website: https://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/sonypicturesnetworks/
Email: feedback.set@setindia.com
Address
601 Dhairya Residency, 12th Road, Opposite Gayatri Mandir,
Khar West, Mumbai – 400052, Maharashtra, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26050681
Website: http://akpfilms.com/
Email: info@akpfilms.com

Casting Department casting@akpfilms.com
Information info@akpfilms.com
17) Mukta Arts
Address
3rd Floor, Mukta House, Behind Whistling Woods Institute,
Filmcity, Goregaon(E), Mumbai — 400065
Contact Us
Tel: 022-33649400
Fax: 022-33649401
Website: http://www.muktaarts.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MuktaArts/
Email: contact@muktaarts.com

Get in Touch contact@muktaarts.com
Careers careers@muktaarts.com
Support support@muktaarts.com
18) Pritish Nandy Communications
Address
87/ 88 Mittal Chambers, Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
Contact Us
Tel: 022-42130000
Fax: 022-42130033
Website: http://pritishnandycom.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/PritishNandyCommunications/
Email: rangita@pritishnandycom.com

Merlyn Zabeth Assistant Manager – HR merlyn@pritishnandycom.com
Script Department scriptlab@pritishnandycom.com
Jobs jobs@pritishnandycom.com
19) Vishesh Films
Address
401, Durga Chambers, Linking Road, Khar West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400052
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26051027
Website: http://www.visheshfilms.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/VisheshFilms/
Email: contact@visheshfilms.com, info@visheshfilms.com

Get in Touch contact@visheshfilms.com
20) Percept Pictures
Address
P-2, Level 4, Raghuvanshi Estate, 11/12 SB Marg,
Lower Parel (West), Mumbai - 400013
Contact Us
Tel: 022-30448400
Website: http://www.perceptindia.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/perceptpictures/
Email: corporatecommunications@perceptindia.in

Sejal Shah Head of HR sejal.shah@perceptindia.in
Tanvi Bhansali Senior HR Executive tanvi.bhansali@perceptindia.in
Saba Ansari Assistant Manager – HR saba.ansari@perceptindia.in
Jobs jobs@perceptindia.in
Careers careers@perceptindia.in
Get in Touch contact@perceptindia.in
21) Ajay Devgn Films
Address
5/6 Sheetal Apartments, Ground Floor, Opposite Chandan Cinema,
Juhu, Mumbai - 400049
Contact Us
Website: https://ajaydevgnffilms.com/
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22) Vishal Bhardwaj Films
Contact Us
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/vbfilmsofficial/
23) Kabir Khan Motion Pictures
Contact Us
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKabirKhan
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24) Fox Star Studio India (Star TV + 20th Century Fox)
Address
Star House, Urmi Estate, 95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg,
Contact Us
Website: https://www.startv.com, https://www.foxmovies.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/FoxStarIndia
Email: hello@startv.com
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25) Essel Vision Productions Limited
Address
18th Floor, A - Wing, Marathon Futurex,
N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel,
Mumbai - 400013
Contact Us
Tel: 022-71061234
Website: http://www.esselgroup.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/evplcasting/
E-mail: feedback@esselgroup.com

Swati Arora HR Manager swati.arora@esselgroup.com
Bhanu Priya HR Executive bhanu-priya@esselgroup.com
26) Prakash Jha Productions
Address
201 C-D, Abhishek, Off New Link Road,
Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400 053
Contact Us
Tel: 022-66781862
Fax: 022-66781863
Website: http://www.prakashjhaproductions.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/PJPPL/
Email: info@prakashjhaproductions.com
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27) B.A.G Films and Media
Address
Unit No.301-TO-318, Anjani Complex, 3rd Floor,
Parera Hill Road, Opp. Gurunanak Petrol Pump,
Andheri - Kurla Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400093
Contact Us
Tel: 022-56441400
Fax: 022-56441442
Website: http://bagnetwork24.in/
Email: info@bagnetwork.in
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28) Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra Pictures
Address
14 Pali Village, Bandra West
Mumbai 400050
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26053071/72
Website: http://romppictures.in
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ROMPPictures/
Email: admin@romppictures.in
Top Television Channels
We have listed the top 31 television channels. These channels run many shows and are always on the
lookout for fresh faces. We have given their address, contact information and emails of important
contacts.
1) Zee Entertainment
2) Star TV
3) Colors TV
5) Aaj Tak
6) Network 18 Media
7) NDTV
8) Times Now
9) ABP News Network
10) Hungama Digital Media Entertainment
11) Disney India
12) BBC New Delhi Bureau
13) News 24
14) Discovery Channel India
15) Zoom TV
16) Business Television India
17) B4U Television Network
18) Fox Star Studio
19) Republic World
20) Lehren Networks
21) Neo Sports Broadcast
22) News 24
23) Doordarshan
24) Epic Television Networks
25) MTV
26) India TV
27) MH One TV Network
28) Cartoon Network
29) ETV Network
30) Asianet News Network
1) Zee Entertainment
Address
18th Floor, A - Wing, Marathon Futurex,
Lower Parel, Mumbai
Contact Us
Tel: 022-71061234, 022-66971234
Website: https://www.zeeentertainment.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ZeeTvIndia/
Email: media@zee.esselgroup.com

Jinu Mathews HR Executive jinu.mathews@zeeentertainment.com
Will Costello Head of HR will.costello@zeeentertainment.com
Ameeth Chandok Human Resource ameeth-
chandok@zeeentertainment.com
Tanya Nair HR Manager tanya.nair@zeeentertainment.com
2) Star TV
Address
Contact Us
Website: https://www.startv.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/StarPlus/

Mansi Shah HR Executive mansi.shah@startv.com
Steffi Dsouza Talent Acquisition Executive steffi.dsouza@startv.com
Deepika Bhatnagar Talent Acquisition Executive bhatnagar.deepika@startv.com
Meghna Talent Acquisition Executive meghna.g@startv.com
Anuja Parmal Talent Acquisition Executive anuja.parmal@startv.com
Devika Patil HR Associate dpatil@startv.com
Girish Manjunath HR Executive manjunath.girish@startv.com
Bhagyashree Zope Talent Acquisition Executive bhagyashree.zope@startv.com
Supriya Ahuja Head Talent Acquisition ahuja.supriya@startv.com
Rachita Khanna Talent Acquisition Executive khanna.rachita@startv.com
3) Viacom 18/Colors TV
Address
Maharashtra, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-42581818, 022-42581403
Website: http://www.colorstv.com/in/, https://www.viacom18.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ColorsTV/

Divya Kathuria HR Director divya.kathuria@viacom18.com
Vrushali Malwade Senior Associate HR vrushali.malwade@viacom18.com
Abir Mukherjee HR Manager abir.mukherjee@viacom18.com
Aureen Gonsalves Assistant Manager – Talent aureen.nayak@viacom18.com
Acquisition
Address
4th Floor, Interface Building No. 7,
Off Malad Link Road, Malad West,
Mumbai - 400 064
Contact Us
Tel: 022-67081230
Website: https://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/sonypicturesnetworks/
Email: feedback.set@setindia.com
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5) Aaj Tak (India Today Group)
Address
The India Today Group
Mediaplex
FC-8, Sector - 16A, Film City,
Noida - 201301
Contact Us
Tel: 120-4807100
Website: https://aajtak.intoday.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/aajtak/
Email: info@aajtak.com
India Today Group
Contact Us
Website: http://www.indiatodaygroup.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday/
Email: vijay.bhatt@intoday.com

Poonam Yadav HR Manager poonam.yadav@intoday.in
Care care@intoday.in
Support support@intoday.in
6) Network 18 Media
Address
First Floor, Empire Complex, 414 Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Contact Us
Tel: 022-40019000
Website: http://www.nw18.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/cnnnews18/
Email: supriya.saxena@nw18.com (Corporate Communications)
News 18 (Originally known as CNN-IBN)
Address
Global Broadcast News, Express Trade Tower,
Plot No. 15-16, Sector-16A, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Contact Us
Tel: 120-4341818, 3987777
Website: https://www.news18.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/cnnnews18/
Email: editor@news18.com

Khushbu Goyal HR Manager khushbu.goyal@nw18.com
Kiran Jagtiani Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition kiran.jagtiani@nw18.com
Bibhas Roy HR Manager bibhas.roy@nw18.com
Milind Kadam HR Manager milind.kadam@network18online.com
Himanshu Desai HR Manager Himanshu.Desai@nw18.com
Sumayya Mir Senior Manager HR sumayya.mir@nw18.com
Aditi Badlani Senior Manager HR aditibadlani@network18online.com
Mithilesh Roy HR Executive roymithilesh@News18.com
7) NDTV
Address
Archana Complex, G K I, Greater Kailash, Greater Kailash
New Delhi 110048
Contact Us
Tel: 011-41577777
Website: http://www.ndtv.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ndtv/
Email: audience@ndtv.com

Anurag Tiwari Senior HR Associate anurag-tiwari@ndtv.com
Prabhu Vikas HR Executive prabhu.vikas@ndtv.com
Neha Sachar HR Executive neha-sachar@ndtv.com
Amit Sharma Assistant Manager – HR amit-sharma@ndtv.com
Satya Prakash HR Executive prakashs@ndtv.com
Shiwangi Singh Senior HR Specialist shiwangis@ndtv.com
8) Times Now
Address
Plot No-FC 6, Second Floor, Film City,
Noida Sector 16a, Noida - 201301
Contact Us
Tel: 120-6634600, 6637050
Website: https://www.timesnownews.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Timesnow/

Vaibhav Jahagirdar Senior Executive HR vaibhav.jahagirdar@timesnownews.com
Neetisha Arya Senior Manager HR neetisha.arya@timesnownews.com
Ankit Dalal HR Manager ankit.dalal@timesnownews.com
9) ABP News Network
Address
A-37, Sec-60
Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
Contact Us
Tel: 0120-4070200
Website: http://www.abpnewsnetwork.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/abplive/
Email: kishanr@abpnews.in

Madhulika Pathak Regional HR madhulikap@abpnews.in
Yasmeen Assistant Manager – HR yasmeen.s@abpnews.in
10) Hungama Digital Media Entertainment
Address
SF-B-07, Art Guild House, Phoenix Market City,
LBS Marg, Kurla (W),
Contact Us
Tel: 022-71653344
Fax: 022-71653355
Website: https://www.hungama.org/, https://www.hungama.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/HungamaMusic/
Email: info@hungama.org, support@hungama.com

Shalu Adlakha HR Executive shalu.adlakha@hungama.org
Sunil Singh HR Executive sunil.singh@hungama.org
Malvika Singh HR Executive msingh@hungama.org
Sandhya Valigonda Assistant Manager HR vs@hungama.org
Snehal Mohite Assistant Manager HR snehal.mohite@hungama.org
Ketki Nadkarni Senior HR Manager ketki.nadkarni@hungama.org
11) Disney India
Address
Building No - S 14,
Solitaire Corporate Park, Guru Hargovindji Marg,
Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400093.
Contact Us
Tel: 022-61091000
Website: http://corporate.disney.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/UTVMotionPictures/, https://www.facebook.com/disneyindia/
Email: india.hr@disney.com

Support support@disney.in
Information info@disney.in
12) BBC News Delhi Bureau
Address
5th/6th Floor Hindustan Times House, 18-20, KG Marg,
New Delhi - 110001
Contact Us
Tel: 011-23401600
Website: https://www.bbc.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/bbcindia/
13) News 24
Address
FC-23, Near Film City, Near Zee News,
Sector 16a, Noida - 201301
Contact Us
Tel: 120-3911401, 3911444, 2516662
Website: https://www.news24online.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/news24channel/
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14) Discovery Channel India
Address
Bandra Kurla Complex, Road 20
Mumbai
Contact Us
Website: https://www.discoverychannel.co.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveryChannelIndiaOfficial
Email: discoverychannelindiasocial@gmail.com
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15) Zoom TV (Times Now Entertainment)
Address
Plot No-FC 6, Second Floor, Film City,
Noida Sector 16a, Noida - 201301
Contact Us
Tel: 120-6634600, 6637050
Website: https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/zoomtv/
Email: feedback@zoomtv.in
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16) Business Television India (Bloomberg TV India)
Address
Unit 101, Windsor, Off CST Road,
Vidyanagari Marg, J P Morgan Lane, Kalina, Santacruz (E),
Mumbai - 400 098
Contact Us
Tel: 022-40987450
Website: https://www.btvi.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/BTVILive/
Email: contact@btvi.in, hrd@btvi.in
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17) B4U Television Network
Address
Magnum House, Plot No. 114, Road No. 15,
Next to SRL Ranbaxy, MIDC Andheri (E),
Mumbai – 400 093
Contact Us
Tel: 022-40902400
Fax: 022-40902450
Website: http://b4utv.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/b4umusic
Email: b4u@b4uworld.com
18) Fox Star Studio India (Star TV + 20th Century Fox)
Address
Contact Us
Website: https://www.startv.com, https://www.foxmovies.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/FoxStarIndia

Mansi Shah HR Executive mansi.shah@startv.com
Steffi Dsouza Talent Acquisition Executive steffi.dsouza@startv.com
Deepika Bhatnagar Talent Acquisition Executive bhatnagar.deepika@startv.com
Meghna Talent Acquisition Executive meghna.g@startv.com
Anuja Parmal Talent Acquisition Executive anuja.parmal@startv.com
Devika Patil HR Associate dpatil@startv.com
Girish Manjunath HR Executive manjunath.girish@startv.com
Bhagyashree Zope Talent Acquisition Executive bhagyashree.zope@startv.com
Supriya Ahuja Head Talent Acquisition ahuja.supriya@startv.com
Rachita Khanna Talent Acquisition Executive khanna.rachita@startv.com
19) Republic World
Address
Bombay Dyeing Compound Worli,
Mumbai 400018
Contact Us
Website: https://www.republicworld.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/RepublicWorld/
Email: contact@republicworld.com

Ritika Singh HR Executive ritika.singh@republicworld.com
20) Lehren Networks
Address
507, 5th Floor, Sej Plaza, Marve Road,
Malad West, Mumbai - 400064
Contact Us
Website: http://www.lehren.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/LehrenNetworks/
Email: info@lehren.com

Leena Chavan Senior Executive HR leena.chavan@lehren.com
21) Neo Sports Broadcast
Address
Nimbus Centre, Oberoi Complex,
Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26352000
Fax No: 022-26352123
Website: http://www.neosports.tv/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/NeoSportsTV/
Email: careers@neosports.tv, feedback@neosports.tv

Rima Shetty HR Executive rshetty@neosports.tv
22) News 24
Address
FC-23, Near Film City, Near Zee News,
Sector 16a, Noida - 201301
Contact Us
Tel: 120-3911401, 3911444, 2516662
Website: https://www.news24online.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/news24channel/
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23) Doordarshan
Address
Doordarshan Bhawan
Copernicus Marg, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule Marg Area,
New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Contact Us
Website: http://doordarshan.gov.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DoordarshanNational/
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24) Epic Television Networks
Address
Ground Floor, Techweb Center,
New Link Road, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari West,
Mumbai - 400102
Contact Us
Tel: 022-61306800
Fax: 022-61306803
Website: https://www.epicchannel.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/EpicChannelIndia/
Email: buzz@epicchannel.com

Carolyn Dsouza HR Operations cdsouza@epicchannel.com
25) MTV (Viacom 18 Media)
Viacom 18
Address
Maharashtra, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-42581818, 022-42581403
Website: https://www.mtvindia.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mtvindia/
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26) India TV
Address
India TV Broadcast Centre,
B-30, Sector 85,
Noida 201305, Uttar Pradesh
Contact Us
Tel: 0120-3051000
Fax: 0120-3051009
Websites: www.indiatvnews.com, https://hindi.indiatvnews.com, https://hindi.indiatvnews.com/paisa
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/indiatvnews/
Email: mail@indiatvnews.com, opinions@indiatvnews.com

K Adhikari Senior Executive HR kadhikari@indiatvnews.com
Priyanka Kaw Senior Executive HR priyankakaw@indiatvnews.com
Priyam Chaturvedi HR Executive priyamchaturvedi@indiatvnews.com
Ravinder Govil HR Executive ravindergovil@indiatvnews.com
27) MH One TV Network
Address
6, SSI Industrial Area, G.T. Karnal Road,
Delhi - 110033
Contact Us
Tel: 011-40402000
Fax: 011-27691373
Website: http://www.mhone.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mhonemusic/
Email: cmd@mhonenews.com
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28) Cartoon Network (Turner International)
Address
Turner International, Shrayans Audios,
3rd Floor, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West,
Mumbai - 400053
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26749525, 022-40699199, 020-42099999
Website: https://www.cartoonnetworkindia.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/CartoonNetwork/
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29) ETV Network (Telugu)
Address
Ramoji Film City
Hyderabad - 501 512
Contact Us
Tel: 08415246555/Extension: 6885
Website: http://etv.co.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/etvteluguindia
E mail: contact@etv.co.in
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30) Asianet News Network
Address
TC 26/621, (1 to 13 Numbers)
Secretariat Ward, Opposite Kerala Fire and Rescue Services Headquarters,
Housing Board Junction, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Contact Us
Tel: 0471-3092000/0471-3018666/0471-3018777/0471-2338982
Website: https://www.asianetnews.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/AsianetNews/
Email: webteam@asianetnews.in
Best Theatre Groups
These are the top 12 theatre groups for acting aspirants. Theatre groups not only help you improve your
acting skills but they can be pretty useful in creating a robust network of co-actors and directors. Better
the network you have in Bollywood, better are the opportunities.
1) Ansh Theatre Group
2) Rangshila Theatre Group
3) Motley Theatre Group
4) Ekjute Theatre Group
5) Smita Patil Street Theatre
6) Ashima Theatre
7) Rangbaaz Group
8) Pierrot Troupe
9) Junoon Theatre
10) Swatantra Theatre
11) Five Senses Theatre
12) Akshara Theatre
1) Ansh Theatre Group
Founded in the year 1993 by actor and director Makarand Deshpande, Ansh has made quite a name for
itself because of its unique plays and marvelous performances. In fact, Makarand’s work has attracted
many great artists like Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Bhardwaj, Ratna Pathak Shah and many more. The
greatest thing about Ansh is that it gives free workshop to aspiring actors, but expect lot of hard work.
The group has performed over 50 plays and some of their most popular plays have been Imli Papita
Tarbuz, Karodo Mein Ek, Miss Beautiful and many more.
The group also organizes master classes on acting which are taken by famous personalities like Kay Kay
Menon, Sonali Kulkarni, and many more. These master classes are held in places like NCPA, Prithvi
Theatre etc. For both wannabe and professional actors, Ansh is certainly one of the best theatre groups
in Mumbai.
Contact Us
Website: http://anshtheatregroup.com (Not working)
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/anshtheatre/
Email: marketing@anshtheatregroup.com
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Founded in the year 2008 by Avneesh Mishra, Rangshila Theatre Group is a relatively younger but pretty
popular theatre group in Mumbai. Avneesh founded the group with a vision to take theatre to every
corner of India, and has a dedicated team of young enthusiasts to make this possible. The group has
performed in various prestigious festivals like Bharat Rang Mahotsav, and have also performed in many
cities across India. Having performed more than 200 shows across India, Rangshila is a great place for an
actor to better his craft.
The group also organizes theatre workshops and acting classes which are mostly held on the weekends.
These acting workshops are called ‘Parados to Stage’ which means the side entrance used by actors
during a performance. The syllabus of these workshops have been made by experts from NSD, FTII, and
BNA, while the training itself is given by master actors themselves. The classes include acting, voice
modulation, physical exercise, scene work, improvisation, and much more. Program duration is 3
months, and classes are held every Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Address
Oakland Park, Lokhandwala
Mumbai 400053
Contact Us
Tel: 073042 78250
Website: www.rangshila.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Rangshila/
Email: info@rangshila.com, rangshila@yahoo.com
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3) Motley Theatre Group
The brainchild of the great actor Naseeruddin Shah and his friend Benjamin Gilani, Motley is one of the
most famous theatre groups in Mumbai. The group mostly performs English plays, and adapts great
works like Ionesco’s The Lesson, Albee’s Zoo Story and many more. The path-breaking moment for the
group came with the production of Julius Caesar which was received greatly by the audiences. For the
last couple of years the group has also been performing in Hindi to reach out to more people.
From 1979 till date, the group has performed many plays across India and abroad, and has touched
almost every genre possible. For any aspiring artist who is looking to join a theatre group in Mumbai,
Motley would be a dream come true.
Address
204, Perry Cross Road,
Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26404670, +91-9820154838
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MotleyTheater/
Email: jairajpatil19@gmail.com
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Entertaining audiences for more than 35 years, Ekjute is a well-known theatre group that was founded
by NSD alumni and real-life husband-wife Raj and Nadira Babbar. It is considered one of the earliest
theatre companies in Mumbai, and is famous for improving the quality and scale of theatre productions.
Ekjute has adapted the works of many famous playwrights like Bertolt Brecht, John Osborne, and many
more. Having performed all over India at several prestigious theatre festivals, Ekjute is a great place to
take your skill to the next level. The group has also performed in countries like UK, USA, Singapore,
Germany, Iran, Bahrain and many more.
Ekjute also organizes theatre workshops for aspiring actors and children. These workshops train actors
on different aspects like acting, voice modulation, dialogue delivery, costume designing, dance, and
much more. The workshops are taken by Mrs. Nadira Babbar and other popular theatre artists, and
typically cost around INR 50,000 for a month’s training. Classes happen for 3 hours every day between
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Address
Nepathya 20, Gulmohar Road, JVPD Scheme,
Juhu, Mumbai 400049
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9323738846, +91-9819997761, +91-9820674981
Website: http://www.ekjute.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ekjutetheatregroup/
Email: ekjute@gmail.com
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5) Smita Patil Street Theatre
Address
Society No 44/D/5, Mhada,
Near Roshan Taneja Acting School, Four Bungalows,
Andheri West, Mumbai - 400058
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9820074360, +91-9920278286
Website: http://www.smitapatilstreettheatre.com (Not working)
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/smitapatilstreettheatre/
Email: spstheatre@gmail.com
6) Ashima Theatre
Contact Us
Website: http://www.ashimatheatre.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/AshimaTheatre/
Email: ashimatheatre@gmail.com
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7) Rangbaaz Group
Address
A3/32 Sainik Nagar, Amboli Phatak Road,
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9977963777, +91-9920777515
Website: www.rangbaazgroup.com (Not working)
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pg/rangbaazImranUttam/
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8) Pierrot Troupe
Address
687 Pocket A, Sarita Vihar,
New Delhi - 110076
Contact Us
Tel: 9810255291, 9810460366, 40506826, 29944635
Website: http://www.pierrotstroupe.com/, http://pierrotstroupe.blogspot.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Pierrots-Troupe-125276534164845/
Email: pierrotstroupe@yahoo.com, pierrotstroupe@gmail.com
9) Junoon Theatre
Address
E 6, 2nd Floor, Balkrushna Housing Society,
Opposite Seven Bungalow Bus Depot, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9819261204, +91-9833344173, 022-26325524
Website: http://www.junoontheatre.org/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/junoontheatre/
Email: writetous@junoontheatre.org
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10) Swatantra Theatre
Address
Near F.C. Deccan,
844 Agarkar Road, Next to BMCC, MJV,
Pune, Maharashtra
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9923643335, +91-9767178857, +91-8329696186
Website: www.swatantratheater.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/SWATANTRA.THEATRE/
Email: swatantratheater@gmail.com
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11) Five Senses Theatre
Address
577, Five Senses Theatre Studio, First Floor besides Masjid,
Opposite HP Petrol, Tarapur Chowk, New Link Road, Adarsh Nagar,
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9967780425, +91-9594356497
Website: http://www.fivesensestheatre.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/fivesensestheatre/
Email: inquiry@fivesensestheatre.com, 5sensesentertainment@gmail.com,

casting@fivesensestheatre.com
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12) Akshara Theatre
Address
11-B, Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
Next to RML Hospital, Exit No. 5,
New Delhi 110001
Contact Us
Tel: 011-23361075, 011-23742083
Website: https://www.aksharatheatre.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/AksharaTheatreNewDelhi/
Email: aksharatheatre@gmail.com
Best Theatre Workshops
Theatre workshops with acting coaches are a great way to take your craft to the next level. Even actors
like Vicky Kaushal, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Alia Bhatt go through these workshops just
before they begin shooting for their next projects. These workshops are short-term (1 week to 2
months) and try to ignite the actor within you, most importantly they help you deal with any inhibitions
that you may be facing. These are the 4 best theatre workshops that are known for quality. These
workshops are short-term and are conducted by coaches who are well-renowned within the industry.
1) Atul Mongia (The Artist Collective)
1) Atul Mongia (The Artist Collective)
This is one name that needs no introduction. Atul Mongia is a well-respected acting coach in Mumbai.
He trained Vicky Kaushal for the film ‘Uri’ and has conducted workshops for many leading stars including
Ranveer Singh and Sanya Malhotra. His organization is known as ‘The Artist Collective’ and it organizes
workshops on different topics including ‘Acting and the Self’, ‘Character Development’ and ‘Audition
Workshop’.
‘Acting and the Self’ Workshop
This is one of the most famous theatre workshops organized by Atul Mongia. Its duration can be
anything between 3-9 days. The workshop is focused on helping you discover yourself. It helps actors in
developing characterization for their roles and teaches them improvisation techniques for finer
performance. Apart from breathing exercises, self-discovery, and diction, the workshop also gives you a
great platform to shed all your inhibitions. One of the great advantages of this workshop is that it tries
to give personalized attention to all participants.
Fees
15,000 INR for 3 days workshop (May increase for training duration more than 3 days)
Contact Information
Tel: +918356998380
Website: http://www.theartistcollective.co.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/theartistcollectiveindia/
Email: workshops@theartistcollective.co.in, contact@theartistcollective.co.in
Address
69, Aram Nagar Part 2,
Jeet Nagar, Versova,
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The casting director of films like Dangal, Gangs of Wasseypur, and Secret Superstar, Mukesh Chhabra
has made careers of many actors in the industry. He introduced actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj
Tripathi, and Fatima Sana Shaikh to Bollywood. His casting company runs theatre workshops for aspiring
actors in Mumbai. Some of the workshops that his casting company organizes are ‘Result Theory of
Acting for Camera’, ‘Hindi Diction’, ‘Voice and Speech’ and many more. Mukesh Chhabra also conducts
theatre classes for kids which are quite popular.
‘Result Theory of Acting for Camera’ Workshop
Conducted by acting coach Hemant Kher and casting director Mukesh Chhabra, ‘Result Theory of Acting
for Camera’ is a 2 weeks workshop that is quite popular among aspiring actors. Working professionals
can also enroll for the weekend classes (duration of the program would increase). ‘Acting for the
Camera’ workshop helps the actors prepare for the audition process by teaching them improvisation
and expression techniques. This workshop is designed to help the actors perform their best during
auditions and impress the casting directors.
Some of the other aspects that this workshop covers:
 Voice and diction

 Character development
 Emotional memory
 Facing Camera etc.
Contact Information
Tel: +919820614847
Website: https://www.mccc.in
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MukeshChhabraCC/
Email: workshops@mccc.in
Address
1st Floor, Pooja House,
Opp. J.W. Marriott, Next to Starbucks, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu
Mumbai 400049
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One of the most respected theatre groups in Mumbai, Rangshila Group has been conducting its
proprietary theatre workshop ‘Parados to Stage’ for quite some time now.
‘Parados to Stage’ Workshop
Spanning two months, ‘Parados to Stage’ is a production oriented workshop that is divided into three
phases – a) intricacies of theatre, b) rehearsal for acting roles, c) and practical performance in a live play.
The program is developed by acting coaches and alumni from NSD and FTII and is designed to give
participants a 360-degree idea about the whole acting process including production work that happens
backstage.
Some of the modules that the workshop covers are:
 Working on a scene
 Body language
 Voice and diction
 Improvisation techniques
 Building a character graph
 Different acting styles etc.
Contact Information
Tel: 7304278250, 9769417817
Website: http://rangshila.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Rangshila/
Email: info@rangshila.com, rangshila@yahoo.com
Address
Oakland Park, Lokhandwala
400053 Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Head by Nadira Babbar (Raj Babbar’s wife), Ekjute is a respected theatre group in Mumbai. The group
organizes theatre classes for both adults and kids and has made a good name for itself among the
theatre community.
‘Know the Actor in You’ Workshop
Its flagship workshop program ‘Know the Actor in You’ is conducted by Nadira Babbar herself along with
her team. The duration of the theatre workshop is 1-month and it also includes one-day outing
schedule.
Some of the modules that will be covered in the workshop include:
 Dialogue delivery
 Characterization
 Speech and voice
 Dance
 Emotional memory
 Physical exercises
 Working on stage etc.
Fees
50,000 for 1-month
Contact Information
Tel: 9323738846, 9867888190, 9819997761, 9820674981
Website: http://www.ekjute.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ekjutetheatregroup/
Email: ekjute@gmail.com
Address
Nepathya 20, Gulmohar Road,
JVPD Scheme, Juhu,
Mumbai 400049
Best Film Festivals
Winning a film festival not only gives you confidence to excel it also adds to your CV. Most importantly it
gives you recognition in the industry and people take you more seriously. These are the top 14 film
festivals in India.
1) Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI)
2) Dharamshala International Film Festival
3) International Film Festival of India Goa
4) Jaipur International Film Festival
5) Kolkata International Film Festival
6) Pune International Film Festival
7) International Film Festival of Kerala
8) Jagran Film Festival
9) Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
10) All Lights India International Film Festival
11) Chennai International Film Festival
12) Woodpecker International Film Festival
13) Vibgyor International Film Festival
14) Bring Your Own Festival
1) Mumbai Film Festival (MAMI)
Month: October
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26005700/5400/3400
Website: https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/MumbaiFilmFestival/
Email: info@mumbaifilmfest.com
Address
Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI)
Swati Building, Flat No. 301, 3rd Floor
North Avenue Road, Santacruz (West)
Mumbai 400054
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2) Dharamshala International Film Festival
Month: November
Contact Us
Website: https://diff.co.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/diffindia/
Email: info@diff.co.in
Address
DIFF House, Next to Dolma Ling Nunnery,
PO Box Sidhpur, Dharamshala,
District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176057
3) International Film Festival of India Goa
Month: November
Contact Us
Website: https://iffigoa.org/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/IFFIGoa/
Email: help@iffigoa.org
Address
Entertainment Society of Goa,
Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panaji, Goa 403001
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Month: January
Contact Us
Tel: 91-141-4055263, +91-8003937961
Website: http://www.jiffindia.org/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/JaipurFilmFestivalJIFF/
Email: jaipurjiff@gmail.com, helpline@jiffindia.org, jiff@jiffindia.org
Address
105, DP Metro Okay Plus (Shyam Nagar),
Near Vivek Vihar Metro Station, New Sanganer Road,
Jaipur 302019
Month: November
Contact Us
Tel: 011-3322231210, 2223 1655
Website: http://kiff.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/kiffofficial/
Email: info@kff.in
Address
1/1 AJC Bose Road,
Kolkata 700020
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6) Pune International Film Festival
Month: January
Contact Us
Tel: +91-20-24264747
Website: www.piffindia.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/piffindia/
Email: piff@piffindia.com
Address
Flat No 1, Sarjai Building,
Near Sai Baba Mandir, Mukund Nagar,
Satara Road, Pune 411037
7) International Film Festival of Kerala
Month: December
Contact Us
Tel: 0471-2310323
Website: http://iffk.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/iffk.ksca/
Email: programme@iffk.in
Address
Centre for International Film Research and Archives (CIFRA)
Sathyan Memorial Building, Kinfra Film and Video Park,
Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum 695585
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8) Jagran Film Festival
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9971867533
Website: https://jff.co.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/JagranFilmFestival/
Address
Jagran New Media
1st Floor, Plot No. 9, 11, Near Modi Mill,
Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase-3
New Delhi – 110020
9) Kala Ghoda Arts Festival
Month: February
Contact Us
Tel: 022-49764664, 022-22885972, 022-65055034
Website: http://www.kalaghodaassociation.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/kalaghodaartsfestival/
Email: mail@kalaghodaassociation.com
Address
C/o A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.,
4th Floor, Dr. V. B. Gandhi Marg,
Next to Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue,
Fort, Mumbai 400023
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10) All Lights India International Film Festival
Month: December
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9539967373
Website: www.aliiff.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/aliiff.ifm/
Email: enquiries@aliiff.com
Address
Hitex Exhibition Center, First Floor,
Trade Fair Office Building, Izzat Nagar,
Kothaguda, Hyderabad
11) Chennai International Film Festival
Month: December
Contact Us
Tel: 044-28212652
Website: https://chennaifilmfest.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/Chennaifilmfest/
Email: thangaraj_icaf@hotmail.com
Address
Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation (ICAF)
‘E’ Block, II Floor,
No.4 Gemini Parsn Apartment, Behind Palmgrove Hotel,
Cathedral Garden Road, Chennai 600006
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12) Woodpecker International Film Festival
Month: November
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9643281661
Website: www.woodpeckerfilmfestival.in
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/wiffindia/
Email: woodpeckerfilmfestival@gmail.com, info@woodpeckerfilmfestival.in
Address
K-86, Kalkaji
New Delhi-110019
13) Vibgyor International Film Festival
Month: August
Contact Us
Tel: +91-9567839494
Website: http://www.vibgyorfilm.org/ (not working)
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ViBGYORFILM/
Email: info@vibgyorfilm.org
Address
5th Floor, Sun Towers,
East Fort, Thrissur, Kerala
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14) Bring Your Own Film Festival
Month: February
Contact Us
Website: http://www.bringyourownfilmfest.com (Not working)
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/BYOFFPURI/
Training Programs for Emerging Television Writers that Pay You for Learning
Ever heard that you could get paid to learn? Well these writing programs not only teach you writing for
television, they also pay you for doing so. After completing your course, they also offer jobs to the
deserving candidates.
1) Star Writers Program
2) AIB Writers Residency Program
1) Star Writers Program
Every year Star TV trains good writers on the art of television writing and what’s more, it even pays
them INR 70,000 per month during the 7 months training program. These writers are selected after an
online writing challenge and a face-to-face interview.
All the selected writers are trained by top mentors like Abhijat Joshi, David Freeman, and Mrinal Jha. On
completion of the training, these writers are offered jobs at Star TV. Before you send your applications
these are some of the rules and regulations you need to know.
Rules and Regulations
 This is a 7-months course which involves 5-months classroom sessions and 2-months internship
 Participants will be paid INR 70,000 per month during the 7-months training
 Star TV is looking for about 15 writers for this program
 Participants need to be graduate and more than 21 years of age
 They should be residents of India
 Must know how to read, write, and speak in English
 Must know how to speak and read Hindi too
How to Apply to Star Writers Program?
Here we have explained the step-by-step process for applying to the Star Writers Program.
 Register on Star Writers Program Website: Go to https://starwritersprogram.startv.com/ and

click on ‘Register’.
 Enter Basic Details: Enter your basic details like Name, Email, DOB, Gender, Education etc. After
you have entered your information, click on ‘Submit’.
 Download the Two Writing Assignments from Your Registered Account: After you have
registered on the website, log-in to your account and download the two writing assignments.
o Scene and Dialogue Assignment
o Story Writing Assignment
 Upload the Scene & Dialogue Assignment and Story Writing Challenge: After you have finished
these two assignments, upload them on the Star Writers Program website using your registered
login-id.
 Mumbai Challenge: If your profile gets shortlisted then you’ll be called to Mumbai for the next
round. Star TV will pay for your ticket, food, and accommodation. Maximum of 70 writers and
minimum 20 writers will be called to Mumbai. Here you’ll go through new writing assignments
and also a face-to-face interview.
 Selection for Star Writers Program: Those who clear the Mumbai Challenge would be selected
for the main program. Star TV is looking to select 15-20 writers for the program. This would be a
7-months program which would involve 5-months classroom sessions and 2-months internship
in Mumbai.
 Job Offer at Star TV: On the completion of the training program, writers would be the offered
jobs at the Star Network. They would be required to spend at least 2 years with the company.
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2) AIB First Draft – 6 Months Residency Training Program for Writers
AIB (popularly known as All India ******* and also the creators of immensely successful ‘The Viral
Fever’ series) have launched an intensive 6 months writers’ residency training program known as ‘First
Draft’. The program teaches 10 aspiring writers on how to write scripts for movies or television series.
During the course of 6 months participants are given a place to stay in Mumbai (on a sharing basis) and
are also given a stipend of INR 25,000 per month. This is one of the few script writing courses that
actually pays you for studying, so it’s a great opportunity.
Tell Me More About AIB First Draft Writers’ Residency Training Program
AIB First Draft gives students training on ideation, plot building, character development, research,
screenplay essentials and much more. Students also get to meet with top industry professionals like
Hansal Mehta, Rajat Kapoor, Shakun Batra, and Siddharth Roy Kapoor for interactive group sessions. The
idea of the course is to help students write the first draft of their television series or movie by the end of
these 6 months.
Students will also receive the help of their personal mentor Satyanshu Singh (National award winner for
his Kashmiri short film Tamaash) who will not only guide them at every stage of their script but will also
discuss the story and screenplay of top movies like Titanic, Matrix, Rang De Basanti etc. With such
mentors, this is probably the best screenwriting course out there.
Who Can Apply for AIB Writers’ Residency Training Program?
Anyone born before 31st December 1996 can apply for the program. Please note that this is not a
diploma course and neither an internship with AIB. This is just a residency program for writers which is
fully sponsored by AIB. The program accepts 10 writers for every batch and it begins in March every
year.
Some Important Facts About the Program
 Fully Sponsored Program with 25,000 Stipend: The program is fully sponsored by AIB. You will
get an accommodation in Mumbai on a sharing basis and will also receive INR 25,000 every
month as stipend.
 No Age Limit: There is no particular age limit, so if you have the passion you can apply for the
program regardless of your age.
 10 Students Per Batch: The program accepts 10 students for every batch. 7 of the last 10
students got jobs at AIB itself and are now developing scripts for television series and films.
 No Language Barrier: Language is not a barrier, whether you are comfortable in Hindi or English,
it’s completely your choice.
 Free Study Material: The study material will be provided by AIB free of cost.
How Can I Apply for the First Draft Writers’ Residency Training Program?
Here is the step-by-step procedure to apply for the AIB First Draft Writers’ Residency Training Program.
 Go to AIB’s Website: Go to the AIB’s website http://aibfirstdraft.com/ and click on Apply Now.
 Register for Test: Create a personal account. After registration you’ll receive a test. You will have
10 days to submit your responses.
 Personal Interview: If you are selected then you’ll receive an email from AIB and also an
interview-slot. Team AIB will come to your city to hold face-to-face interviews.
 Get a Place to Stay and Receive a Healthy Stipend: Once you are selected you will receive an
accommodation on sharing basis and 25,000 INR per month as stipend. You will also receive
training from top industry professionals.
 Submit Your First Draft at the End of the Course: At the end of the course you will be required
to submit your first draft for either a television series or a movie.
 Get Compensated If Your Script is Made into a Movie or Television Series: Apart from receiving
a stipend, if your script is made into a movie or television series then you’ll also receive
adequate compensation.
Production Houses Where You Can Submit Your Script
These are some of the production houses which accept script submissions and have teams that go
through each script. If your script makes through then you can make decent money depending on the
quality and genre of content.
2) Amazon Studios
4) Anil Kapoor Film Company
How are the Scripts Selected by Excel Entertainment?
 First Level: A team of four professionals go through your script. If they think that it carries some
weight then they transfer it to the second level. These are professionals who are paid for the
script assessment, so expect fair results.
 Second Level: Once your script reaches the second level, another team of three professionals
look at it. Good news is that even Javed Akhtar goes through some scripts. This time they assess
the script on a variety of factors.
 Third Level: If the team at second level find its interesting enough then they transfer the script
to Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, the founders of Excel Entertainment. Who knows what
might happen at this level but one thing is for sure, if they like your script then there is a good
chance that it’ll be made into a movie.
How Can I Submit My Movie Script to Excel Entertainment?
The process of script submission is pretty easy. Here is the step-by-step process:
 Script Registration: Before you send your script to the production house make sure you register
it with the Screen Writers Association of India. If you are not aware about how to register your
script then go to this link – http://fwa.co.in/ask_fwa.php. It has all the information regarding
script registration. Having your script registered makes you its official owner, safeguarding your
idea from being copied.
 Prepare a Good Synopsis: You will also be required to submit a short synopsis of your story
along with the full script, so prepare a good synopsis.
 Submit Your Script on Excel Entertainment’s E-mail Address: Once you have written a good
synopsis and have a bound script ready, it’s time to submit. Mail your script and synopsis to
script@exlent.com
 Wait for the Results: If your script is shortlisted then you’ll receive a call or mail. In some cases
the professionals also give feedbacks as to how you can improve your script. They probably have
a lot of scripts to scan, so you have to be patient.
Address
Excel Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.,
701, Orchid Pride, S.V Road,
Santacruz (West), Mumbai – 400 054, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26041011/26007273
Website: http://www.excelmovies.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/excelentertainment/
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2) Amazon Studios
How to Submit a Movie Script to Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios is always on the lookout for great writers with original ideas. You can submit a movie
script or also a television series script. If you can write in English then great, however, if you don’t write
in English then you’ll have to provide English subtitles.
What Kind of Submission are they Looking for?
It can be comedy, kids series, action, adventure, any genre you are interested in, bottom line is that they
are looking for great scripts. You can submit movie scripts, series script (pilot episode), or introductory
videos, it’s your choice. If you have an original concept and well-defined characters then, of course,
you’ll have a brighter chance.
Can Anyone Submit a Script to Amazon Studios?
Yes, Amazon script submission process is pretty open-door. They accept submissions from all countries.
The studio believes that there is loads of talent in the world, so why not bring it all together on one
single platform. Also, competition from Netflix has led the studio to open the doors for everyone. The
great news is that you don’t have to be a member of any screen-writers association or guild to
participate. If you can write a script, you are eligible to submit.
Step-by-Step Process of Submitting a Script
 Create Your Account: Log on to https://studios.amazon.com/ and create an account.

 Tell Them About Your Script: Once you have created your account, click on ‘Submit a Script’
option. Once you do that, you’’ll be asked the following information.
o Script Title
o Premise
o Genre
o Rating (13 and older etc.)
o Synopsis
 Agree to the Terms: On the Next page, you’ll be taken to the agreement form which outlines
the rules of submission, ownership rights and other useful information. I have explained every
clause in detail below. Please go through the same.
 Submit Your Script: After you agree to their terms, you can then submit your script, if you are
submitting a script for movie, make sure it’s between 85-160 pages, and 50-70 pages for a TV
series (pilot episode).
Submission Guidelines and Ownership Rights
 Script Length: If you are submitting a movie script then make sure it’s between 85-160 pages,
for series you need to submit 50-70 pages (pilot episode), comedy series should be 36 pages
(single spaced). You can also submit a concept video between 2-15 minutes.
 Language: The preferred language is English but that doesn’t mean that you can’t submit in
other languages. Just make sure you provide subtitles for the same.
 File Format: You can submit the script in PDF or RTF format directly on the portal itself. You’ll
have to create an account first. Details on page size, page length, scene heading format etc. can
be found here https://studios.amazon.com/help/submission-guidelines.
 Public or Private: When you’ll be submitting your script you’ll be asked whether you want to
keep its display public or private. Keeping it private means that only Amazon staff would be able
to see it, keeping it public means everyone registered on the site can see it and provide
feedback including Amazon staff.
When Can I Expect Response from Amazon Studios?
Amazon studios generally reply within 90 days. So if your script is selected then you’ll probably hear
from them within the first 3 months itself.
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Address
601 Dhairya Residency, 12th Road, Opposite Gayatri Mandir,
Khar West, Mumbai – 400052, Maharashtra, India
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26050681
Website: http://akpfilms.com/
Email: info@akpfilms.com

Casting Department casting@akpfilms.com
Information info@akpfilms.com
Address
201 & 202, 2nd Floor, Supreme Chambers,
Off Veera Desai Road, 17/18 Shah Industrial Estate,
Andheri (W), Mumbai - 400053, India
Contact Us
Website: https://dharma-production.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/DharmaMovies/
Email: info@dharma-production.com, creative@dharma-production.com

Beverly Dmello HR Manager beverly.dmello@dharma-
production.com
Shaad Ahmad Associate Casting Director shaad@dharma-production.com
Gautam Mishra Casting Director gautam@dharma-
production.com
Nihal Singh Casting Director nihal@dharma-production.com
HR Department hr@dharma-production.com
Scripts Department scripts@dharma-production.com
Information info@dharma-production.com
5) Anil Kapoor Film Company
Address
Savoy Chambers, 601, Dattatray Marg,
Shastri Nagar, Above Mini Infinity Car,
Santacruz West, Mumbai 400054
Contact Us
Tel: 022-26615400/26615300
Platforms Where You Can Submit Ideas for Movies or Television Shows
Do you have great ideas for movies or television shows? Then these platforms are just for you. These
platforms not only reward you for great ideas but also connect you with top industry leaders within both
Bollywood and Hollywood.
1) Star Plus
2) Movie Pitch
3) Green Light My Movie
4) FICCI Frames
1) Star Plus
How Can I Pitch My Television Show Idea to Star Plus?
 Go to Star Plus’ Website: Go to http://www.startv.com/ and scroll down to the bottom where it
says ‘Pitch Your Idea’. I have also attached the screenshot for the same.
 Click on ‘Pitch Your Idea’: Click on the Pitch Your Idea icon and select the genre (comedy,
romance, crime etc.) of your show.
 Title and Synopsis: In the next step you have to give the title and synopsis for your show (not
more than 150 words).
 Broad Description of Your Show: Here you will be asked to give a broad description of your
television show to Star Plus. You can tell about the storyline, characters, the events that unravel
etc. This is your chance to pitch your television series idea to them. You can either upload a
word document or even upload a video that tells them about your show.
 Give Your Contact Details: In the last step, you have to give your contact details. If Star Plus likes
your idea then they will get back to you.
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2) Movie Pitch
Movie Pitch is a website formed by Bob Kosberg who is considered Hollywood’s Mr. Pitch. Consider him
a pitching agent who sells blockbuster ideas to production houses like Warner Bros, Dreamworks, Fox
and many more. Every year Bob Kosberg receives close to 5000 ideas out of which he and his team
shortlist the best 50. These ideas are developed by his team further and are presented to the best studio
executives. If an idea gets selected then you too get a share of the deal, after all, it was your idea. You
don’t have to be a great writer, you just have to be a great thinker.
How Can I Trust Bob Kosberg?
Bob’s name has been associated with top Hollywood productions like 12 Monkeys (Bruce Willis and Brad
Pitt) and The Hardy Men (Ben Stiller). A great success story from his website is that of Emily Lloyd. A
grandmother living in Ozark, Arkansas, Emily had a great movie idea about a man living inside the statue
of liberty. She submitted that idea to Movie Pitch who further pitched it to studio executives. That idea
was sold to Polygram who are now making a feature film on it, and guess what, Emily got $100,000 for
her idea. Please note that the site charges $4.99 for every submission of movie idea or television series.
It’s their fees for evaluating your idea and connecting it with the best production houses.
How Can I Submit My Movie Idea?
 Go to Website: Go to http://www.moviepitch.com
 Go to Pitching Section: On the homepage click on ‘Start Pitching’.
 Enter Your Information: Select the genre of your idea, email address, and phone number.
 Write Your Idea: Pitch your movie idea in less than 250 words.
 Pay the Fees: You have to pay $4.99 for every idea that you submit.
 Submit: Check everything one last time and then click on the submit button to submit your
movie idea.
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3) FICCI Frames
FICCI Frame Your Idea is an initiative developed by FICCI that brings content developers and production
houses together on one single platform. Writers pay a specific amount (in this case INR 5000) to book
their slots with the production houses of their choice. If selected their pitch or script might be made into
a movie, they may be given jobs as writers in the production houses or they may get one-time fee for
their work.
Important Pointers
 Writers will have to pay 5000+15% GST to book their pitching slots with 4 production houses
 Writers will be emailed their schedule
 They can pitch just an idea or a full script, it’s their choice
 Writers can pitch ideas for movies, television shows, web series, or documentary
 Writers are advised to register their synopsis or material with Screenwriters Association of
Mumbai (http://fwa.co.in) before presenting their pitch for a movie or a show
 FICCI is not liable for any IPR violation issue, also some production houses may ask the writers to
sign non-disclosure agreements
How Can I Register for Frame Your Idea?
 Go to FICCI’s Website: Go to http://ficci-frames.com/ and click on Frame Your Idea.

 Fill the Participation Form: Enter your basic details like name, phone number, email, country
and other information.
 Submit Synopsis: Write the synopsis of your movie idea or television show in less than 400
words in the space provided.
 Pay Fees: Pay registration fees of 5000+15% GST and book your slot with the production houses
of your choice.
 Get Your Schedule by Email: You’ll be emailed your pitching schedule by email.
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4) Green Light My Movie
‘Green Light My Movie’ is an online submission platform that enables writers to submit their movie
scripts to top production houses in Hollywood. It’s a paid platform which means you have to pay $29.95
to submit your script to the production house of your choice. Initially you have to send your project
synopsis or video pitch to the production house. If the production house likes it then you’ll be asked to
submit the full length script.
All you have to do is prepare a kick-ass synopsis or video pitch, register with ‘Green Light My Movie’, pay
their fees ($29.95 for a single submission), choose a production house of your choice and submit your
pitch.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Submit Your Movie Script to ‘Green Light My Movies’
 Go to the Registration Page: Go to https://www.greenlightmymovie.com/agents-managers-

production-companies-submit/ and choose the number of submissions that you want to make.
If you want to submit your pitch (synopsis or video pitch) to one production house then choose
‘1’, if you want to submit your pitch to two production houses then choose ‘2’ etc.
 Enter Basic Information: Enter your personal and contact details like Name, Phone Number,
Email etc.
 Specify the Format in Which You’ll Submit the Pitch: Choose the format in which you would be
submitting your pitch. Whether it’s a video pitch, synopsis, short film or trailer.
 Pay the Fees: You have to pay $29.95 to submit your movie pitch to one production house. If
you want to submit it to two production houses then you would be required to pay $59.90.
 Choose the Production House of Your Choice: After paying you have to choose the production
house (Mandalay, Warner Bros etc.) you want to send your pitch to. Your script would then be
send to the respective Director or CEO of the script department.
 Submit Full-length Script: If your pitch is selected then you would be asked be submit the full-
length script.
 Receive Final Response: If the production house likes your full-length script then they would pay
you a good sum to purchase the rights of your script. If your script is not selected then you
would receive an email citing the reasons for its rejection.
Mentorship Programs that Help You Sell Your Scripts to Top Production Houses
Whether you are a new writer or an experienced one, selling your film script to a decent production
house is easier said than done. Thankfully there are many programs like NFDC Script Lab and Sundance
Institute which help both budding and experienced writers not only polish their script but also pitch
them to production houses, studio heads, and big directors. These associations act as the bridge
between writers and production houses. If your content is good you could be up for big things.
But here is the catch, associations like NFDC Script Lab and Sundance Institute have stringent selection
process involving many rounds. But once you get through the selection process, you get mentorship
from top industry experts, make great connections, and get a chance to pitch your script to top studio
bosses.
1) NFDC Script Lab
2) Sundance Screenwriters Lab
1) NFDC Script Lab
One of the prime programs that provide excellent mentorship to writers is NFDC Script Lab, a flagship
program of National Film Development Corporation. NFDC Script Lab’s main focus is on supporting new
talent that could take Indian cinema forward. Such is the reputation of its alumni that if your script
makes it to the final stages then be ready to receive phone calls from top production houses. Some of
the scripts that were given shape in the NFDC script development program are Lunchbox, Manto, The
Good Road, Dum Laga Ke Haishaa etc. Of course these scripts were later picked by top production
houses like Yashraj Films and UTV Motion Pictures.
How to Apply to NFDC Script Lab?
Every year NFDC invites applications from both budding and experienced writers. This is how the
procedure works:
 Check for the Submission Dates: Go to their sites https://filmbazaarindia.com/ or

https://www.nfdcindia.com/ to know about the dates of submission. You can also visit their
Facebook page for the same.
 Submit Synopsis: In the first step NFDC would invite applicants to submit the synopsis of their
scripts along with the writer’s bio and motivation for the project.
 Submit Full Screenplay: If the synopsis is shortlisted then the writer would be requested to
submit full screenplay to NFDC.
 5 Months Mentorship Program: Those whose scripts are shortlisted will be mentored by top
experts over a period of 5 months. These experts will help the writers polish their scripts.
Shortlisted writers will attend 3 residential workshops and will also receive regular feedbacks on
their scripts through Skype.
 Pitch Your Script to Production Houses: By the end of it NFDC would select 9 scripts which will
then be pitched to top studio heads from India and abroad. NFDC would make sure that your
script is pitched to the right people and get a wider reach.
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2) Sundance Institute Screenwriter’s Lab
Probably one of the biggest names when it comes to script development programs, selection in
Sundance Institute’s Screenwriter’s Lab can open a host of possibilities for your script.
How to Apply to Sundance Institute Screenwriter’s Lab?
Here’s the procedure to apply for the script development program at Sundance Institute.
 Check Submission Dates: Go to their site http://applications6.sundance.org/ to check for the

submission dates for the different script development programs.
 Submit Synopsis of Your Script: In the first step you have to submit the synopsis of your project,
first 5 pages of the screenplay, writer’s bio, creative vision (1000 words), and cover letter (750
words).
 Submit Full Screenplay: If your script’s synopsis gets selected then you will be asked to submit
the full screenplay which will then be evaluated by Sundance Jury.
 Receive Mentorship by Experts: If your script gets shortlisted then you will receive mentoring
from top industry experts who will give you feedback on how to fine-tune your script.
 Pitch Your Script: After your script is complete you will get a chance to pitch it to top production
houses and studio heads. Many writers’ life has changed after receiving mentoring from the
Sundance Institute.
Top Writer’s Training Programs in Hollywood
1) Disney/ABC Writing Fellowship
Website: https://www.abctalentdevelopment.com/writing_program.html
2) NBC/Universal Writers on the Verge Program
Website: http://www.nbcunitips.com/writers-on-the-verge/
3) Fox Writers Intensive
Website: https://theaudienceawards.com/fox/foxwriterslab
4) Warner Bros Television Writers Workshop
https://televisionworkshop.warnerbros.com/writers-workshop/
5) 4 Screenwriting – Channel 4
Website: https://careers.channel4.com/4talent/industry-talent-schemes/4screenwriting
Indian Scriptwriting Competitions
1) Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Contest
1) Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Contest
Month: January
Contact Us
Website: https://scriptcontest.cinestaan.com
Email: scqueries@cinestaan.com.
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Month: January
Contact Us
Tel: 91-141-4055263, +91-8003937961
Website: http://www.jiffindia.org/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/JaipurFilmFestivalJIFF/
Email: jaipurjiff@gmail.com, helpline@jiffindia.org, jiff@jiffindia.org
Address
105, DP Metro Okay Plus (Shyam Nagar),
Near Vivek Vihar Metro Station, New Sanganer Road,
Jaipur 302019
Month: November
Contact Us
Tel: 011-3322231210, 2223 1655
Website: http://kiff.in/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/kiffofficial/
Email: info@kff.in
Address
1/1 AJC Bose Road,
Kolkata 700020
Top Screenwriting Competitions Hollywood
1) Blue Cat Screenplay Competition
Website: https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
2) Page International Screenwriting Awards
Website: https://pageawards.com/
3) Scriptapalooza
Website: https://scriptapalooza.com/
4) Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest
Website: https://scriptpipeline.com/shop/screenwriting-contest
5) Slam Dance Screenplay Competition
Website: https://showcase.slamdance.com/Screenplay-Competition
6) Nicholl Fellowship Screenwriting Compeition
Website: https://www.oscars.org/nicholl
7) The Black List Screenwriting Compeition
Website: https://blcklst.com/
Contact Us
Website: https://www.bollywoodcareer.com/
Email: info@bollywoodcareer.com

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How to Start Your Career

Step 1 • Shoot an Intro Video + Get Some Cool Pics Clicked

• Send them to All the Major Casting Agencies

• Send them to All the Major Modelling Agencies

• Send Your Profile to All the Major Production Houses

• Share Your Profile with All the Major Television Channels

1) Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company

2) Shanoo YRF Casting

3) Nandini Shrikent Casting

4) Shruti Mahajan Casting

5) Jogi Film Casting

6) Calls for Auditions

7) Casting Bay India

8) Parag Mehta Casting

10) Actors Apply

11) The Artist Collective

12) Vicky Sidana Casting

Some of his biggest casting projects have been:

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Email Addresses of Important Contacts

Name Designation Email

1st Floor, Pooja House,

Opp. J.W. Marriott, Next to Starbucks,

Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai

2) Shanoo YRF Casting

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Yash Raj Films Private Limited. (Mumbai)

5, Shah Industrial Estate, Veera Desai Road,

Andheri (West), Mumbai 400053, INDIA.

3) Nandini Shrikent Casting - Kabiku Productions

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

4) Shruti Mahajan Casting

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Mumbai, Maharashtra 400061

5) Jogi Film Casting

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Kuber Complex, Link Road, Andheri West

6) Calls for Auditions

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Great for roles in advertisements and digital campaigns

7) Casting Bay India

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

127, Aaram Nagar, Part 2, JP Road Versova, Andheri West,

8) Parag Mehta Casting

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

301 Golden Chambers, New Link Road, Andheri West,

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Tel: 099301 11909

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Name Designation Email

308 A, Oberoi Chambers, Off New Link Road,

Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West,

Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

Tel: 088280 70470

11) The Artist Collective - Atul Mongia

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

The Artist Collective 69, Araam Nagar 2, Versova,

Tel: 099585 38763

12) Vicky Sidana Casting

Where to Find the Latest Auditions Information?

Tel: 022 4014 1879

2) Toabh Talent Management

3) Anima Creative Management