Famous Alumni of FTII: List of Famous People Who Graduated from FTII

India is world's largest movie producing country. FTII Pune SRFTII Kolkata play a huge role in making this possible. Many graduates from these institutes have given blockbuster and award winning movies to audience. Get a list of alumni of FTII here.

Famous FTII Alumni

FTII Alumni: The movie market generates a lot of revenue and requires skilled people for the art and technicalities of filmmaking process. FTII Pune and SRFTII Kolkata are two film making institutes that teach students to become skilled professionals for entertainment industry. FTII Pune, in particular, has helped many students graduate with these skills, who have already made their names and have given some top blockbuster movies to the world.

Read the page to know about FTII and celebrities who are alumni of Film and Television Institute of India.

What is the Film and Television Institute of India?

The Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, established in 1960, is one of India’s top Film and TV institutes. Different courses offered by FTII are in field of Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Sound Design, etc. These programs are designed to meet latest demands and challenges of film and TV industry. FTII has given graduates who have made major contributions to film and television industry. These are Film Directors Sudhir Mishra, David Dhawan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Rajkumar Rao, Danny Denzogpa, etc.

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Shabana Azmi

She is celebrated for her roles in both mainstream and parallel cinema. Shabana Azmi, with her fellow FTIIan Smita Patil, lead parallel cinema revolution. With strong performances in movies like Ankur, Arth, Masoom, Fire, and Godmother she stood rock solid, which led her to win multiple National Film Awards. She has made an unforgettable mark on Indian cinema and continues to be a major figure in industry.

Smita Patil

She was a remarkable actress and is still an icon in industry. Smita Patil made significant contributions to Indian cinema in her short but impactful career with movies like Bhumika, Manthan, Chakra, and Mirch Masala. She was known for her strong performances in parallel cinema. 

Santosh Sivan

When it comes to most capable minds behind camera, Santosh Sivan’s name is taken with utmost respect. His work in Dil Se.. is still considered a benchmark in cinematography. Siwan is a famous cinematographer and director. He is known for his visually stunning work. He has worked on numerous critically acclaimed films and has been recognized internationally for his contributions to Indian cinema.

Naseeruddin Shah

He is one of India's finest actors and a respected figure in acting community. Naseeruddin Shah has consistently proven his determination through his movies like Aakrosh, Sparsh, Masoom, and Iqbal. Naseeruddin Shah is known for his versatility and dedication. Be it the protagonist or the antagonist, his contributions to both Indian and international cinema have been widely recognized.

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Om Puri

Since his debut, Om Puri has been appreciated by art loving audiences. But, his performance in Ardh Satya brought him to limelight. Om Puri is known as a powerful actor with super performances, intense roles, and his ability to bring depth to any character he portrays. Puri has left an enduring legacy in Indian and international cinema.

Jaya Bachchan

Before marrying Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bharduri was already an established actor with many art movies to her credit. Jaya is known for her grace and natural acting style. Her performances in various films have earned her critical acclaim and several awards. Jaya Bachchan has starred in some most notable films of earlier times, like Guddi, Abhimaan, Koshish, and Sholay.   

Rajkumar Hirani

The most successful filmmaker in India, Raju Hirani, has directed some most path breaking movies in India, such as Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3 Idiots, PK and Sanju. These movies stand tall among Hindi cinema’s highest grossing movies. An all rounded, Hirani wears the Director’s hat while being a Screenwriter and Editor in all his movies. Raju Hirani was rejected for filmmaking course and had to enrol in editing course at FTII. Today, he is known for his unique storytelling and ability to blend humor with social messages. 

Mithun Chakraborty

He is the only actor who won a National Film Award for his debut movie. Mithun Chakraborty's debut movie, Mrigya, is known as a pinnacle of art movies. But, later in his career, he became a sensation with his role in Disco Dancer and went on to have a creative career in Bollywood. He also starred in action movies and became quite a sensation in the USSR, where people used to line up to buy his movie tickets.

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Some more notable names are Rajkummar Rao, Danny Denzongpa, Shatrughan Sinha, Mukesh Khanna, Resul Pookutty, Santosh Sivan, Anil Mehta, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Jha, Shakti Kapoor, Zarina Wahab, Satish Kaushik, Pritam Chakraborty, Renu Saluja, Saeed Akhtar Mirza, Kundan Shah, Vijay Varma, Subhash Ghai, Sunny Hinduja, Sriram Raghavan, Rasika Dugal, Asrani and Rajat Kapoor and Vidya Balan.

How to Get Admission into FTII Pune?

To gain admission into FTII Pune, candidates have to pass its FTII JET entrance exam. The exam is held annually, and candidates who qualify in exam are called for counselling process, after which candidates are allotted seats to their preferred courses based on merit list and empty seats in each course.

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