Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute

Down in Mohili Village, right off the Link Road in Andheri East, you’ll find us at E 13 in the Kt Tiwari Society. This is the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute. It’s not like those big studios you see in the movies. It’s more of a grounded place where people come to learn. We’ve been here in Mumbai for a long time. The building itself has seen a lot of students come and go over the years. Some of them have gone on to do big things, and others just wanted to see what they were capable of. I spend a lot of time in the halls here, making sure the rooms are ready and the schedules are set. It can get pretty loud during the day with everyone practicing their lines or moving around. Andheri is always crowded, so once you step inside the society gates, it feels a little more private. We don't have a lot of flashy posters or neon signs. It’s more about the work we do inside. The floors are a bit worn from all the walking, and the paint might need a touch-up here and there, but it’s a real place. I like the atmosphere we have. It’s not stiff or overly formal. People feel like they can be themselves here. That’s important when you’re trying to learn something new. We just keep our heads down and keep the classes going day after day.