I am a classically trained Indian actor with 20 years of experience in theatre direction, design, and education. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Screen Acting from FTII (2016-2018) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Dramatics with a specialization in Theatre Technique and Design from the National School of Drama (2006-2009). Additionally, I graduated in Political Science from Mahatma Gandhi University, qualified UGC-NET in Performing Arts (2020), and hold a Certificate in Phonetics and Phonology from the Mumbai University (2023).

I’ve directed and designed numerous plays both in India and internationally, with my work showcased at prestigious platforms such as GATS China and the Prague Quadrennial. Notable directorials include “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” at Pondicherry University, “Ravunni” at Tagore National School of Drama, “Goi” at Madhya Pradesh School of Drama, “Trojan Women” at Punjab University and National School of Drama and “Nagamandala” in Ireland. As an actor, I have been featured in various web series and films, including the Amazon Original series “Poacher”, Hot Star series “City of Dream” season 1, Sony Liv Series “Avarodh” season 1, 70th National Award winner for best Music Direction “Fursat” and the feature film “Do Aur Do Pyaar”. I have also directed a documentary film on the Tribes of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh titled “Baiga Bhoomi”.

My extensive formal training includes working under renowned practitioners such as Naseeruddin Shah, Benjamin Gilani, Tom Alter, Anirudh Khutwad, and Uttara Baoker in acting; Dr. Anuradha Kapur and Abhilash Pillai and Robin Das in theatre direction; and Suresh Bharadwaj, Neil Fraser in theatre design. I am also trained in various traditional and contemporary performance arts, including Yoga, Chau, Taekwondo, Kalarippayattu, and Yakshagana.

I won Best Actor for “Boudhavapuram” (Utopia) at the Mankada Ravi Varma Short Film Festival (2023) and nominations for Best Actor for “Pound of Flesh” at the 11th Mumbai International Cult Film Festival (2022) and Best Light Design for “After Death” at the Mahindra Excellence Theatre Awards (2016). My work has been recognized and featured in multiple international film festivals, reflecting my contributions to the arts.

As an educator, I was a former Head of the Department at Madhya Pradesh School of Drama and held visiting faculty positions at several esteemed institutions, including the National School of Drama, K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts, Pondicherry University, and the Central University of Hyderabad.

My upcoming releases include a multi-starrer Malayalam film “Idi Mazha Kattu”, “Rudhiram”, starring Raj Shetty and Aparna Balamaurali, directed by Jisho Lon Antony, and Dabba Cartel, a Netflix original series.