Pankaj Deva
Actor and Artist in Mumbai
PANKAJ DEVA – OFFICIAL ACTOR & COACH PORTFOLIO
BIOGRAPHY
Pankaj Deva is a professionally trained Indian actor and respected acting coach, based in Mumbai. A graduate of the prestigious Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), he brings depth, realism, and sharp character work to his performances across films, OTT platforms, and short films.
With a strong background in both theatre and cinema, Pankaj has also mentored many aspiring actors through his powerful acting workshops, particularly for FTII, NSD, and SRFTI entrance preparations. His methods blend Meisner technique, Strasberg emotional memory, and character-focused tools tailored for the camera.
FILMOGRAPHY
FEATURE FILMS
Jewel Thief (Netflix, 2025) – Supporting Role alongside Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat.
Anmol (Coming Soon) – Secondary Character in a story on gender and personal freedom.
Mantra Prasad (Coming Soon) – Lead Role; a reflective story on identity and spirituality.
WEB SERIES
Lamer (Amazon Prime) – Lead Role; introspective portrayal of a modern recluse.
Dahej Ki Naukri – Primary Role alongside Mushtaq Khan; satire on dowry and employment.
Dehati Ladke (Amazon miniTV) – Supporting Role in a comedy-drama on rural migration.
SHORT FILMS
Badshahat Ka Khatma – Lead Role as Manmohan, a powerful political allegory.
Ham Na Nachab – Primary character in a story of resistance through art.
Trishanku Bechara – Played Indra Ji, a comic-modern retelling of mythology.
Ek Author Ki Maut – Played The Writer, a poetic existential drama.
SRFTI Short Films – Multiple lead roles in institutional short films, available online under "Pankaj Deva".
ACTING EDUCATION & TRAINING
**Graduate ** – Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)
Master of Performing Arts (Film & Theatre) – Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
Short Term Course – National School of Drama (Tripura)
Diploma in Screen Acting – Tripura Film and Television Institute
Senior Diploma in Kathak – Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad
B.Sc. (Maths & Physics) –CSJM University
AS ACTING COACH
Pankaj conducts regular workshops for FTII, NSD, and SRFTI entrance preparation. His students have consistently cleared top film school exams. His workshop structure includes:
Scene Work
Improvisation
Camera Acting
Emotional Memory (Strasberg)
Instinctive Reaction (Meisner)
Realistic Character Building
SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL LINKS
YouTube Channel: Pankaj Deva _srfti
Instagram: @pankaj_deva_srfti
Email: [email protected]