Actor and filmmaker Shekhar Suman has announced the launch of SSFA (Shekhar Suman Film Academy), a new-age institute aimed at training aspiring actors and storytellers for the evolving demands of the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over four decades across cinema, television, theatre, and digital platforms, Suman now steps into mentorship, bringing his experience to a structured learning environment. The academy has been designed as a contemporary, immersive space that moves beyond traditional, formula-based training methods to focus on developing instinctive and aware performers.
SSFA launches with an intensive three-month acting programme, personally curated and largely conducted by Shekhar Suman himself. The course will include masterclasses by actors, casting directors, and filmmakers, offering students a well-rounded understanding of the industry. The curriculum covers key aspects such as voice and speech training, emotional access, body awareness, camera readiness, and character building.
It also introduces students to the Linklater Voice Method, along with insights into film language and on-set discipline. The programme will culminate in a student film, providing practical, hands-on experience. Speaking about the initiative, Suman said, “For me, this academy is not just an institution.
It is a very personal way of giving back to the craft that has given me everything.” He added that acting has taught him “discipline, imagination, resilience, and the importance of truth in performance,” and expressed his intent to pass on these learnings to the next generation. The academy is backed by a core team including founder Dharmesh Sangani, Adhyayan Suman, and COO Ekant Babani, combining creative vision with operational strength. Open to individuals without prior training, SSFA requires applicants to undergo a basic self-audition, focusing on potential rather than experience.
Registrations for the inaugural batch are currently open on the academy’s official website. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Shekhar Suman CONFESSES that satire shows like Movers & Shakers are nearly impossible now: “Atmosphere is not conducive”; adds, “If I tone it down, I am hopeful that any government will be kind enough to take criticism”