Famous Alumni of FTII: List of Famous People Who Graduated from FTII
Film and Television Institute of India Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( FTII JET )
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. The institute accepts students for offered courses through its entrance exam. Students who want to become FTII Alumni must apply and appear for the relevant entrance exam. 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?
- Shabana Azmi
- Smita Patil
- Santosh Sivan
- Naseeruddin Shah
- Om Puri
- Jaya Bachchan
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Mithun Chakraborty
- How to Get Admission into FTII Pune?
- Courses Offered at FTII Pune: Duration, Seat & Fee
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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Pros and Cons of Doing Music Production and Sound Engineering
Yes, the Film and Television Institute of India offers course in sound design in Film Wing and TV Wing. As per official brochure of FTII, below are the course names in sound design.
- Film Wing - MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design
- TV Wing - One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording & Television Engineering
To get admission to these courses, candidates have to apply and appear for FTII JET entrance exam.
The courses offered through FTII JET are listed below.
Film Wing -
- Three Year PG Diploma Course in Direction & Screenplay Writing
- Three Year PG Diploma Course in Cinematography
- Three Year PG Diploma Course in Editing
- Three Year PG Diploma Course in Sound Recordin? g & Sound Design
- Three Year PG Diploma Course in Art Direction & Production Design
- Two Year PG Diploma Course in Screen Acti? ng
- Two Year PG Diploma Course in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series)
TV Wing -
- One Year PG Certificate Course in Direction
- One Year PG Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography
- One Year PG Certificate Course in Video Editing
- One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording & Television Engineering
- Undergraduate Certificate Course in Animation and Visual Effects Design
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.
No, FTII does not offer undergraduate degree courses. They only offer postgraduate Diploma and certificate courses under their film wing and television wing. However, they do have one Undergraduate Certificate course in Animation & Visual Effects Design.
The Film and Television Institute of India offers admission in MFA and certificate courses in the Film and TV wing. The admission is given based on FTII JET entrance exam scores. Along with FTII, the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute also offers the courses related to Film and TV.
No, FTII only offers admission to PG diploma, MFA degrees and Certificate courses through FTII JET entrance exam. Candidates wanting to get admission to Film and Television related courses at Film and Television Institute of India can check the list of course specializations offered on Shiksha page.
Courses Offered at FTII Pune: Duration, Seat & Fee
FTII Pune offers 11 courses based on FTII JET scores. Candidates who wish to pursue a course of their dreams at Film and Television Institute of India can check below for the list of courses offered, along with their course duration, seat intake and fee.
| Course Name |
Course Duration |
Seat Intake |
Course Fee (1 semester) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Wing | |||
| MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing |
3 Years (6 Semesters) |
11 |
INR 103373 |
| MFA in Cinema in Cinematography |
3 Years (6 Semesters) |
11 |
INR 103373 |
| MFA in Cinema in Editing |
3 Years (6 Semesters) |
11 |
INR 103373 |
| MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design |
3 Years (6 Semesters) |
11 |
INR 103373 |
| MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design |
3 Years (6 Semesters) |
11 |
INR 103373 |
| MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting |
2 Years (4 Semesters) |
16 |
INR 103373 |
| MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series) |
2 Years (4 Semesters) |
16 |
INR 103373 |
| TV Wing | |||
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Direction |
1 year |
11 |
INR 156457 |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Electronic Cinematography |
1 year |
11 |
INR 156457 |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Video Editing |
1 year |
11 |
INR 156457 |
| One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording & Television Engineering |
1 year |
11 |
INR 156457 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
As per FTII JET admission prospectus, below is the course fee for one semester for courses offered by FTII in Film Wing through JET scores.
Course Name (Film Wing) | Course Fee (1 semester) |
|---|---|
MFA in Cinema in Direction & Screenplay Writing | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Cinematography | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Editing | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Sound Recording & Sound Design | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Art Direction & Production Design | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Screen Acting | INR 103373 |
MFA in Cinema in Screen Writing (Film, TV & Web Series) | INR 103373 |
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
According to FTII JET admission prospectus, shared by Film and Television Institute of India, candidates have to upload their documents in below given size and format.
Document Type | Document Size | Document Format |
|---|---|---|
Passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) | Maximum 300 KB | |
Signature | ||
Academic certificates - Bachelor Certificate/ Final Year Mark Sheet | ||
PH Certificate (If any) | ||
Caste Certificate (SC/ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD) |
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
No, a candidate cannot fill FTII JET application form offline. The Film and Television Institute of India releases JET registration form in online mode and candidates have to fill and submit the same in online form only. No offline application form will be accepted by FTII for entrance exam.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
FTII JET application window is not yet open. Once Film and Television Institute of India announces the registration details in its admission prospectus, candidates will be able to know the last date to apply for FTII JET.
FTII JET 2026 registration window is expected to open in the third week of June
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
Film and Television Institute of India announces the reservation criteria for admission based on FTII JET scores in its offcial prospectus. Check below to know category-wise reservation criteria for FTII JET exam.
| Category | FTII JET Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes - Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) (Gen-EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability) | 5% |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
Film and Television Insititute of India has not yet announced the release date for FTII JET application form 2026. However, based on past year trend, FTII JET 2026 online form is expected to be released in the third week of June 2026 at official website.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
It is possible to crack Stage 1 of FTII JET exam through self-study as it is a written exam. However, cracking FTII JET stage 2 exam with self-study is not possible. The stage 2 exam includes practical assessment of a candidate through screenacting and screenwriting. For these exams, it is advised t
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
FTII JET is conducted for admission to various courses in Film and TV wing. The difficulty level of FTII JET is moderate as compared to other government entrance exams for admission to mass communication and media courses. However, the difficulty level for a candidate differs based on their preparat
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
There is no ideal time for candidates to prepare for FTII JET exam. As there are two stages in exam which are conducted in different months and have different criteria, their required preparation time are different.
For stage 1, students must start preparing for written test, at least 6 months before
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
There are two stages in FTII JET exam. Check below to know the names of both stages.
Stage 1: Written Test
- Paper-I: MCQ
- Paper-II: Subjective
Stage 2: Mixed Format Assessment-Practical, Analytical, Performance & Interaction
- Screen Writing
- Screen Acting
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Beginner-Level 5
Yes, the Film and Television Insitute of India also offers admission to master's in Film Wing, i.e., MFA in Cinema in multiple specialzations through FTII JET entrance exam. Check below to know each specialization.