Mass Communication & Media

Hi Farheen,
Firstly I would advise you to see whether the skills required to be an actor match up with your personality or not and then only wisely make up a decision.
SKILLS REQUIRED :-
Ability to enter a character's shoes when performing
Stamina for long rehearsals, shoots or performances
Clear speech & diction, voice control
Love for the art
Adaptability, ability to work with a team, discipline and responsibility
Empathy & imagination to understand & express the emotions of characters
Resilience & ability to cope with uncertainty
Uninhibited before unfamiliar audiences
Good memory to learn/memorise one's part
Ability to honour long-term time commitments
Patience, dedication and hard work
Talent, intelligence, vivid creativity and self-confidence. Ability to sing and dance can improve prospects
Mental & physical strength to cope with the demands of the job
Good general health is also important
If your skills match up with the skills above mentioned, then only
I would advice you to take it up as a career.
You can either pursue undergraduate or post graduate course.
The top institutes offering courses in acting and modelling are :-
Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT)
National School of Drama
Film and Television Institute of India
Bhartendu Academy of Dramatic Arts
Bhatkhande Music Institute
Chandra's Academy of Acting
Darpana Academy of Performing Arts
Imago Acting School
ITC Sangeet Academy
National Center for the Performing Arts
Sahitya Kala Parishad
Sangeet Natak Akademy
Hope it helps. Feel free to ask more queries.
All The best!

Dear Indraja,
Hi,
as per details given by you i will suggest you to go for journalism.
SKILLS REQUIRED: Inquisitive and investigative mind Alertness Adaptive and tolerant of changing & difficult situations Good communication skills Also, command over language , confidence, enthusiasm, patience and perseverance, the ability to differentiate between fact and fiction, adhering to deadlines, team cohesiveness, sensitivity to different views and lifestyles, in-depth knowledge about various fields such as politics, culture, religion, social and current affairs. The most important fact is that people generally feel that journalism is all about writing. It is. However, it is also about reading and most importantly, the ability to express one's thoughts on varied topics. Journalism is for people who are ready to explore various opportunities 24/7, without the constraints of cultural up-bringing , gender, and are also ready to go beyond geographical
QUALIFICATION : Journalism courses are offered at graduation and post-graduation levels. To become a journalist, one can complete a Bachelor's in mass communication/ mass media/journalism after +2. After completion in a related graduation field, one may complete a Master's in journalism or mass communication.
Hope it will help you, feel free ask more. Give thumbs up or mark this answer as best if you found it helpful.

Hi Rubel,
Acting, a form of art, has been the most appreciated after Music by many Indians and there is indeed a whole breed of cinema buffs that're passionate about making a career in Bollywood or become famous on the stage.
For all such aspirants, here is a list of the Top 10 Acting schools in India you can apply to. They offer regular Diploma courses in Acting.
1. R.K Film and Media Academy – Delhi.
2. Kishore Namit Kumar Acting Institute – Mumbai.
3. CRAFT (Centre for Research in Art of Film and Television) – Delhi.
4. Roshan Taneja School of Acting – Mumbai.
5. Asian Academy of Film and Television – Noida.
6. Whistling Woods International – Mumbai.
7. Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares – Mumbai.
8. The Barry John Acting Studio – Delhi and Mumbai.
9. National School of Drama – Delhi.
10. Film and Television Institute India – Pune.
Feel free to raise more questions.
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All the Best.