Mumbai · India
Every child holds a story worth telling.
I help them find the truth in front of the camera.
Mayank Dixit
Since 2008 · Mumbai, India
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), Harami (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.
He is particularly known for his work with child actors — designing immersive preparation processes that help young performers deliver natural and emotionally truthful performances on screen — across projects such as Gattu, Torbaaz, the Birsa Munda historical project, and The Peasant starring Dev Patel.
— Mayank
From festival-winning children's cinema to international features and commercials — a casting and coaching filmography built around truthful young performances.
Upcoming · dir. Dev Patel
Complete profile on IMDb
IMDb ↗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
Performance Consultant
Also on the reel
Yuvvraaj
Assistant to Subhash Ghai · 2008
Angoothi
Casting · dir. Kunal Kohli
Crazxy
Casting · dir. Sohum Shah
Coaching young performers for television commercials and digital campaigns — plus several other brands, agencies and production houses.
A safe, creative and engaging environment where children and teenagers learn professional screen acting techniques while building communication, confidence, teamwork, leadership and emotional intelligence.
stories begin here
“Every child is unique. My approach is to discover their individuality rather than mould them into a predefined style of acting.”
— Mayank Dixit
Ages & batches — flexible · contact for details
A comprehensive, camera-oriented foundation in screen acting. Tap each pillar to explore what students learn.
By the end of the programme, students 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.
Parents, filmmakers and agencies on the work behind the scenes.
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
Book a workshop, prepare for an audition, or bring me on board as a casting director or on-set acting coach for your production.
Based in Mumbai
Open to workshops and productions across India and internationally. Currently developing his debut feature as writer-director.