Casting Director / Acting Coach – India
Somewhere between the audition
and the final take, the truth happens.
Mayank Dixit is a Casting Director, Acting Coach and Performance Consultant with over 18 years of experience in the Indian film industry. Since 2008, he has worked across feature films, independent cinema, television commercials, advertisements, actor training and performance development — building a reputation for discovering talent and shaping authentic screen performances.
He began his career assisting renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai on Yuvvraaj, later serving as Casting Director for Kaanchi, and went on to work alongside acclaimed filmmaker Rajan Khosa on Gattu, which received a Special Mention at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival.
His credits include Poorna: Courage Has No Limit (Rahul Bose), 55 (Busan International Film Festival), Angoothi (Kunal Kohli), Crazxy (Sohum Shah) and several other notable projects. Beyond casting and actor training, Mayank is frequently engaged as an On-Set Acting Coach and Performance Consultant, working closely with directors and performers to maintain emotional continuity, performance consistency and character authenticity during production.
His work with young actors is particularly well known — designing immersive preparation that helps performers deliver natural and emotionally truthful performances on screen — across projects such as Gattu, Torbaaz, the Birsa Munda historical film, and Dev Patel's The Peasant.
— Mayank
Education & Training
Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi
Comprehensive training in Acting, Improvisation, Voice & Speech, Body Movement, Character Development, Stagecraft and Performance Techniques.
From festival-winning children's cinema to international features and commercials — a casting and coaching filmography built around truthful performances.
Upcoming · Dir. Dev Patel
Acting Coach — Child Actor · Dir. Dev Patel
Acting Coach · Dir. Rajan Khosa
Casting · Dir. Rahul Bose
Casting · Dir. Shyam Madiraju
Casting · Dir. Brahmanand S. Siingh
Acting Coach — Child Actors · Dir. Girish Malik
Casting Director · Dir. Subhash Ghai
Casting & Performance Consultant
Also on the reel
Yuvvraaj
Assistant to Subhash Ghai · 2008
Angoothi
Casting · Dir. Kunal Kohli
Crazxy
Casting · Dir. Sohum Shah
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A safe, creative and engaging environment where actors of every age — from first-time performers to working professionals — learn professional screen acting techniques while building communication, confidence, teamwork, leadership and emotional intelligence. Dedicated batches for children and teenagers are part of the programme, not the whole of it.
stories begin here
“Every actor is unique. My approach is to discover their individuality rather than mould them into a predefined style of acting.”
— Mayank Dixit
Open to all ages · batches split by experience level
A comprehensive, camera-oriented foundation in screen acting. Tap each pillar to explore what participants learn.
By the end of the programme, participants will have developed the confidence, creativity, technical skills and professional understanding required to perform naturally in front of the camera — approach auditions with confidence, and build a strong foundation for a successful career in the entertainment industry, while developing valuable life skills that extend far beyond acting.
A few words from parents, filmmakers and agencies I've worked with.
Mayank understood my child within the first session. From a shy nine-year-old to someone who now performs confidently in front of a camera — the transformation has been remarkable.
Parent of a workshop student
Workshop Parent · Mumbai
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Based in Mumbai
Open to workshops and productions across India and internationally. Currently developing his debut feature as writer-director.