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Want to Be a Bollywood Actor? Follow These 7 Tips
Whenever you watch the Bollywood movies, your favourite stars, their lavish lifestyle, you think it as a dreamland. To us, Bollywood is kind of a fairy land where you can get everything you wish. The glamour and glory blurs our eyes so much that we forget to see the hard work, dedication, deprivation, sweat and lots of other things behind it.
Becoming a famous Bollywood actor doesnt depend only on looks. There are several other criteria you need to fulfill. How to become a Bollywood actor? Have a look-
Passion-
According to one of the top director of Bollywood, Karan Johar, the aspiring actors must have the passion for Hindi cinema. H/she must like everything about it- the songs, the dance moves, the sets, drama, melodrama- everything.
Hard Work-
There is no short cut of getting success. Not in any profession, not in Bollywood. The battle is tough here as you have to fight every day, no matter how big star you are. After all, every Friday, it is your hard work and honesty will talk.
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Be Professional-
Often professionalism is misunderstood in Bollywood. Actually, here, you must keep your commitments and within time. You may not get second chance once you lack professionalism. Make your own boundaries and set your own goals.
Build Network-
This is very important while you are a struggling actor at Bollywood. There are lots of people struggling for the first chance, for the first lead. If you dont build the right network with the right people, its very hard to get through, dear.
Make a Portfolio-
Once you are all set about your dream of becoming Bollywood actor, this is time to make an attractive portfolio. You need to prepare three things- a physical portfolio, a website and a CD portfolio. You should contact professionals for the best photographs.
Know the Right Way of Success-
When you want to become an actor in Bollywood, you must recognize the dark alleys so that you can avoid. Being known and famous can be possible by getting into reality shows, model hunts or talent hunt shows. Try to avoid daily soaps as those may kill your interest. Everybody is not SRK or Vidya Balan.
Never Lose Hope-
Did you know that Amitabh Bacchan was rejected as a radio announcer just because of his voice? Can you believe it? You will see failure and humiliation, dear. But, if you stick to your dream, success will come.

Bollywood Entry:
Just tell me - why you have decided to choose Acting as your Career?
Are you so much interested in the Art of Acting and really want to do it?
Then -
1. Learn the Art of Acting:
You have to learn Art of Acting & take a degree from:
National School of Drama, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore etc.
or Film and Television Institute of India, Pune or Any Nationalised Acting Training Institute!
2. Start Doing Theater:
Start the acting @ your college gathering or @ your area's Play/Drama Group and take somewhat experience of the stage!
Many actors in the industry are from the Theater.
Producers / Directors / Casting Directors always find fresh talent on the stage!
If you are talented then they may call you & give a Chance (depends)!
Don't Worry - if you are not Handsome or not a Body Builder!
Each & Every Type of People (Artists) are required in this field!
(e.g. Om Puri / Rajpal Yadav etc .)
Learn & Do the Practice of Acting / Voice Modulation / Dance / Fights etc.
You can do it at home also - in front of the Mirror!
(Practice makes man Perfect! Right? )
Show your talent on the stage - in this field of "Art of Acting"!
3. Portfolio & Artist Card :
Make a Portfolio by the Professional Still Photographer (filmy)!
(Required minimum Rs. 5,000/- only - for Portfolio ! )
You required an "Artist Card" of any Artists' Association!
(Required minimum Rs. 1,500/- only - for Artist Card ! )
4. Entry :
Try to get in the TV Serials / Live Shows / Movies / Short Films / Documentaries / Music Video Albums etc. with the help of Coordinators!
(Required minimum Rs. 3,000/- only - for Coordinator Registration Fees ! )
Even you can work there in the Groups or in Extras also!
Try for Modelling with an Ad-Agency or in Fashion Shows!
(But for you have to build a good physique & increase your Beauty ! )
Do the Entry - in this field - from Low-Level Job in Film Production House!
(If you are doing the Struggle for Entry ! )
Do any Job - But Enter in it first ! & It's IMP!
You can do the Job as An Assistant in the Production / Direction / Art Direction field!
Also, You can do it as An Assistant of Cameraman / Lights man etc.
Even you can do the job of Tea-Boy / Spot-Boy also!
& You can't believe - "There would be So Many Friends - Actors/Actresses too - of the Tea-Boy !"
There required Drivers / Trailers / Dress Designers / Makeup Artists / Hair Dressers - Stylists / Massageists / Carpenters / Decorators / Singers / Musicians / Caterers / Managers.