In fact, Bollywood’s enchantment has seen many aspiring actors rise to fame through pure talent and hard work. However, some others have thought of further sharpening their aptitude by enrolling in prestigious international institutions.
To delve into the stories of 5 Bollywood actors who dared to step outside India and learn acting abroad is to follow their journey toward refining their art by acquiring a global touch for Indian cinema.
Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor is a fast-rising star in Bollywood whose popularity is increasing rapidly. Having taken after her mother’s large strides, Janhvi eventually opted for professional actor training at California’s Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. The institute is known for its demanding courses as well as method acting approaches which refined her talents by making her understand more about different roles she has to act. This kind of training broadened Janhvi’s view towards acting on an international scale which becomes apparent in such works as Dhadak or Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Akshay Oberoi
Another Bollywood actor, Akshay Oberoi went overseas for intense training to perfect his skills. He started off at Stella Adler Studio of Acting situated in New York City known for its emphasis on finding out each actor’s original voice. Moreover, he went further to attain more knowledge about Meisner technique at Playhouse West located within Los Angeles —this approach is based on naturalism that ensures honest performances only. Additionally, Riteish studied Ballet, Jazz and Hip-hop dance from Broadway Dance Center by John Astin among others (who was famous for his role in The Addams Family). As a result of this diverse training, he had played many different characters both in films ad web series citing versatility as his major hallmark.
Ranbir Kapoor
It was always about films with Ranbir Kapoor growing up. To set himself apart from such an illustrious lineage Ranbir pursued Method Acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute –the same school which boasts alumni like Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. This training has been very instrumental in Ranbir’s acclaim performances in movies like Rockstar, Barfi! and Sanju wherein he completely immersed himself into the characters. The fact that he is able to deeply explore his roles is an indication of the hard work and dedication encountered during his time at school.
Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh
Also, Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh honed his acting skills at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, New York known for its perfect comic timing as well as versatility. This training not only polished his acting abilities but also allowed him to experiment with all types of genres. In movies like Rann, Ek Villain and Housefull series, Riteish has demonstrated that it is possible to mix comedy with depth making his characters stand out.
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor has redefined herself in Bollywood through her fashion-forward choices and powerful screen presence. At United World College of South East Asia in Singapore she took Arts & Theatre which gave her a solid grounding in performing arts. After going through this kind of education Sonam approaches her roles from the point of view of a refined artist whether it be a commercial hit movie such as Raanjhanaa or critically acclaimed film Neerja?
