Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares is a professional drama school in Mumbai, India. It was founded by the acclaimed Indian actor Anupam Kher in 2005. Over the years, it has gained recognition and has become the most sought-after acting school by aspiring actors. The School for Actors provides courses and workshops in acting and writing. The courses include a diploma in acting, a weekend acting program, weekend workshops, workshops for child actors, a screenwriting program, and a scripting diploma program.

Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares: Quick Facts 

  • Actor Prepares - The School for Actors is the only professional drama school that is headed by a globally recognized actor still active in the profession.
  • The actor prepares has handpicked faculty who are experienced in the craft, with some of the guest faculty being very recognized names like Robert De Niro, Danny Boyle, Shoojit Sircar, Vidya Balan, Russell Peters, Imtiaz Ali, and Anil Kapoor.
  • Some of the most successful alumni of Actor Prepares are Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Hrithik Roshan, and Preity Zinta.
  • The set curriculum is very constructive involving learning in the form of discussions, exercises, and games.

Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares: Courses & Fees

As discussed above, Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares acting school offers the following acting and writing courses:

Program Program Details Selection Basis
Diploma In Acting (Full-time)
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Fees: INR 2.25 Lakhs
  • Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must be aged above 18 years of age OR A pass certificate in Higher Secondary School (10+2) or its equivalent
 Audition in Hindi or English: performance of one scene of their choice and one scene given by the panel Applicants outside India can courier a CD with their performance
Film and Theatre Acting Course
  • Duration: 20 Sessions of 2 Hours each, Once a Week
  • Fees: INR 25,000
  • Eligibility Criteria: 16 years of age, fluency in Hindi or English.
 First Come, First Seat Basis
Young Actors Training Program
  • Duration: 10 Sessions of 90 Minutes each, 3 Days a Week
  • Fees: INR 12,500
  • Eligibility Criteria: below the age of 16, fluency in English or Hindi
 First Come, First Seat Basis
Personal Acting Workshop
  • Duration: Custom
  • Fees: On request
  • Eligibility Criteria: On request
 Audition Video
Diploma in Film Screen Writing
  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Fees: INR 60,000
  • Eligibility Criteria: Aged 18 years and above
 A writing exercise
Story Writing Workshop
  • Duration: 1 Month
  • Fees: INR 30,000
  • Eligibility Criteria: Aged 18 years and above
 First Come, First Seat Basis
Summer Theatre workshop for children
  • Duration: 10 Sessions
  • Fees: INR 15,000
  • Eligibility Criteria: Aged 7 years to 15 years
 First Come, First Seat Basis

Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares: Placements

  • After the successful completion of the Acting Diploma program, the profile of the actor is registered at the Actor Prepares Talent Company which is the school’s own professional film and tv casting company located in Mumbai.
  • This profile is then promoted to directors, casting directors, and producers at Bollywood.
  • Actors are also alerted with audition information, casting leads, and any other types of assistance required to land a role in a TV/Web show or Film.
  • After the successful completion of the Writing Programs, the students are registered at the Film Writer’s association and also referred to directors or writers who are hunting for talent. 

Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares: Scholarships

Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares Acting School provides an Alumni Sponsored Scholarship Scheme for exceptional and economically weak students.

  • One student is chosen every four months for the scholarship by the management.
  • A scholarship of INR 25,000 is provided.
  • The annual income of the student’s family must be below INR 4 Lakhs.

Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares: FAQs

Ques: Do I need any previous work acting or writing experience to apply to any course at Actor Prepares, Mumbai?

Ans: No. You do not need any previous experience in acting. Actor Prepares accepts freshers too.

Ques: Is there any attendance requirement to complete a course in Actor Prepares?

Ans: Yes. Diplomas and certificates at Actor Prepares are provided only if the candidate has 75% attendance in their course.

Ques: How do I get admitted to acting courses in Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares?

Ans: Candidates who wish to get admitted to Actor Prepares can download the form from the official website or collect it directly from the school and submit the filled-up form via courier or email with a demand draft of INR 250 as registration fees. Further details can be obtained at +91 8080801761 or info@actorprepares.net

Ques: Does the Actor Prepare any hostel facility for the candidates?

Ans: No. There are no accommodation facilities offered by Actor Prepares. Individuals need to find their own PG, Hostel, or flat in the city.

Ques: Can I get any discounts against the tuition fees for any course at Actor Prepares acting school?

Ans: Yes. Actor Prepares offers Early Bird Discount schemes and other discounts on the course fees. The details about these offers are available at the admissions office.