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Actor and Actress

Aliases: Performer

Industry/Sector(s): Media and Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The task an Actor and Actress is expected to perform include:

Playing different roles in theatrical, radio, television and radio productions for a live audience or before a recording camera

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Flexible working hours

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Minimum – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or a Diploma/Certificate course in Acting

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of various acting techniques

Ability to emote using different means

Ability to portray a character

Ability to memorize dialogues at length

Ability to sing or dance

Knowledge of more than one language

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares centres across Mumbai

Film and Television Institute of India (FTTI, Pune)

Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai and Delhi

National School of Drama (NSD)

Subhash Ghai’s Whistling Woods International

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/diploma-in-acting-and-drama.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Junior Artist → Actor and Actress → Senior Actor and Actress

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

• For freshers - ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 20,000 per day

• For candidates with experience - ₹ 45,000 to ₹ 1,00,000 per day

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred relevant work experience

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Production houses

Directors

KEYWORDS

• Performer

• Artist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2655.0100	Actor and Actress
ISCO 2008	2655	Actors
NIC 2008	90009	Other creative arts and and entertainment activities
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 National Classification of Occupations Division 2
2	2 ”Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Media & Entertainment Industry Sector (2022) – A Report” released by NSDC
3	http://www.ibef.org/industry/media-entertainment-india.aspx

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