Advanced Acting

An alumnus of the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, Kundan Choudhary has over 11 years of experience across multiple facets of the media industry, including Casting, Direction, Acting, Event Organizing, and Production. He was honored for organizing the first National Students Film Awards (NSFA) and Film Festival of India in Pune in 2013. With expertise in relations management, creative supervision, and project management, Kundan brings a deep understanding of media production to his coaching at ICE. His role experience includes appearances in KBC Promos, Crime Patrol, and NDTV. A skilled conceptualizer, Kundan excels in planning, presentation, and ensuring the timely and quality execution of projects.

A distinguished graduate in performing arts, Laxmi Rawat studied theatre at the Shri Ram Center for Performing Arts (2001-2003) and the National School of Drama (2003-2006), specializing in acting. Recognized as a national scholar by India’s Ministry of Tourism and Culture, she has collaborated with renowned theatre personalities like Shri Ram Gopal Bajaj, D.R. Ankur, and H. Kanhailal, among others. Laxmi has showcased her talent at prestigious theatre festivals in India and internationally. In 2009, she was honored with the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Award for Best Female Actor. Her diverse career spans TVCs, telefilms, and feature films, making her an invaluable guide for aspiring actors at ICE.

Ravi Choudhary holds a diploma in theatre from Himachal Pradesh (Mandi, 2007) and a post-graduate diploma in acting from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. With extensive experience as a casting director, he has worked on numerous advertisements, films, and web series. His notable film credits include ‘Rustom’, ‘Jagga Jasoos’, ‘Sarabjit’, and ‘Bhoomi’. Ravi has also been involved in web series such as ‘Die Trying’, ‘The Trip 2’, and ‘Lakhon Me Ek’ (Season 2). Over his career, he has cast over 100 advertisements and trained Bollywood stars like Sonakshi Sinha and Saqib Saleem. His recent projects include ‘Kakuda’ (a horror-comedy film), working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui for ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’, and collaborating with director Vikramaditya Motwani on the web series ‘Stardust’. Ravi brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to his role as a mentor at ICE.

An alumnus of FTII, Sanjay Kumar Sahu is a seasoned actor and professional acting coach, working in Bollywood while also serving as a faculty member at ICE. With a master’s degree in Theatre Art (Film Studies) from MGAHV and a master’s in Hindi Literature, Sanjay brings a rich academic background to his teaching. Over the years, he has built an impressive portfolio, contributing to films, web series, TV episodes, and short films, along with extensive experience in mature theatre. His deep understanding of both academics and practical acting makes him a valued mentor at ICE.