Rajeev Ashish Acting School

We set up Rajeev Ashish Acting School right here on the Roorkee-Dehradun Highway some time ago. It’s a busy spot with trucks and cars constantly passing by outside, but inside, things are usually a bit different. The rooms are basic. We have some lights and a bit of space for people to move around when they are practicing their lines. Most days, you’ll find a few students sitting in the corners reading through scripts or trying to figure out how to stand properly for a scene. It isn’t fancy at all. The paint on the walls has seen better days and the fans make a bit of noise when they are on full speed. We spend a lot of time just repeating things until they sound right. Sometimes the highway noise gets a bit loud, so we have to speak up. It’s just how it is here in Roorkee. People come from the nearby areas, usually taking the bus or riding their bikes to get to class. We keep some chairs for parents who wait outside, though there isn't much of a waiting area. Most of the teaching happens in the main room where the floor is cleared. We don't have a big stage with curtains, just enough room to walk and talk. It’s a practical place for anyone wanting to learn the basics of how to act without all the extra stuff you see in movies. We just focus on the work.