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Faramir Inspector

Emotional Intelligence, Through Theatre

Act I — The Programme

The T.E.A Programme

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Think

Self-awareness is the first act. Through observation, character study, and scene work, students learn to watch the world closely, name what they feel, and say it with precision — the foundation of every emotionally intelligent human.

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Evolve

Empathy is rehearsed, not preached. Standing inside another person's life — their status, fears, and wants — builds perspective, emotional regulation, and the ensemble trust to hold your own steady while making room for everyone else.

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Act

Expression is agency. From first workshop to full production, every participant takes the stage, speaks, and is seen — turning confidence from a personality trait into a practised, repeatable skill that belongs to all.

Theatre is the most reliable technology we have for teaching human beings to understand themselves and each other. The T.E.A Programme turns fifteen years of that work into a syllabus — building emotional intelligence in schools, colleges, and corporate teams. And the final exam is a full house.

Faramir Inspector on stage with students
Act II — The Artist

About Me

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Theatre director, educator, actor, and writer — fifteen years across stage, film, and the classroom. The work rests on a single conviction: put a human being inside a play, and they walk out knowing themselves better.

Training began in Method Acting at The Jeff Goldberg Studio, then deepened over years with the legendary Ekjute Theatre Group under Nadira Zaheer Babbar — hundreds of productions across India, and every dimension of the stage learned from the inside: direction, light design, sound, costume, and logistics.

The T.E.A Programme — THINK. EVOLVE. ACT followed in 2022: a theatre syllabus that builds emotional intelligence. Self-awareness, empathy, expression, trained the way theatre has always trained them — on a real stage, in front of a real audience.

The work now ranges from original school musicals to corporate leadership workshops and assistant direction on feature films. The Programme travels to schools, colleges, and corporate teams, and the mission holds at every level: use theatre to help people find their voice.

15+
Years Experience
500+
Students Trained
300+
Shows Performed
Act III — Expertise

Skills & Craft

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Performance & Direction

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Theatre Directing

Full-scale theatrical productions from concept to curtain call — script, blocking, design, and performance.

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Method Acting

Diploma trained at The Jeff Goldberg Studio. Deep character work and emotional truth on stage.

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Playwriting & Adaptation

Original scripts and Hindi adaptations of classical works, including Mumbai University's Caucasian Chalk Circle.

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Stage & Production Design

Light design, sound design, set construction, costume, and props across hundreds of productions.

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Film Direction

Assistant direction on feature films including Shaitaan, Allah Ke Bande, and Lakhon Mein Ek.

Education & Development

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Theatre Education

Curriculum design and delivery for schools, universities, and community organisations across all age groups.

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Youth Development

Specialised youth theatre programmes that build confidence, self-expression, and emotional intelligence in children.

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Corporate Training

Theatre-based workshops for organisations focusing on leadership, team-building, and workplace communication.

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Speech & Articulation

Coaching in public speaking, vocal technique, and performance presence for students and professionals.

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Arts Curation

Festival and showcase curation for Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, managing theatre groups from across India.

Act IV — On Stage

The Gallery

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Act V — The Journey

Career Timeline

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2022 — Now

Founder — The T.E.A Programme

Director · Educator · Writer

Created the THINK. EVOLVE. ACT syllabus — a year-round theatre programme using performance to build emotional intelligence, delivered to schools, colleges, and corporate teams across Mumbai.

2024 — 2025

The Jeff Goldberg Studio (Contract)

Director · Writer · Educator

Contracted to develop and direct theatrical shows and musicals. Directed the annual production Bandra Westside Story at a municipal school, and a full-scale concert at Ascend International School.

2023 — 2024

Speech & Drama Faculty — Arya Vidya Mandir, Bandra

Freelance Educator

Taught theatre to 100 students across Grades 5–8, incorporating speech, articulation, and performance techniques culminating in a class performance.

2019 — 2021

ND Studios

Corporate Theatre Trainer

Designed and conducted corporate theatre workshops focusing on team-building, emotional awareness, and leadership. Developed a full corporate theatre training programme.

2018 — 2019

The Jeff Goldberg Studio

Actor · Method Acting Diploma

Completed the Diploma in Method Acting and performed in productions including Candida (lead), A Streetcar Named Desire, and Adhe Adhure.

2015 — 2018

Ekjute Theatre Group — Assistant Educator

Under Nadira Zaheer Babbar & Juhi Babbar Soni

Assisted Nadira Babbar in her prestigious 20-year acting workshop, and directed youth in workshops by Juhi Babbar Soni across five Mumbai venues. Assisted at Mumbai University on a large-scale Hindi adaptation of The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

2014 — 2018

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival

Assistant Curator

Assisted Juhi Babbar in curating theatre showcases from across India. Managed logistics, travel, and stage requirements for all participating groups.

2013 — 2019

Ekjute Theatre Group — Ensemble Actor

Actor · Stage Manager · Designer

Trained under Nadira Zaheer Babbar as part of an ensemble of 50 actors, performing hundreds of large-scale musicals across India — gaining mastery in acting, stage management, light and music design, and production logistics.

2010 — 2013

Film & Television

Assistant Director · Creative Consultant

Worked on feature films and television including Shaitaan (direction intern), Allah Ke Bande (assistant director & online promotions), Afra Tafri (3rd AD), and Lakhon Mein Ek (1st AD, 4 episodes).

Final Curtain

Get in Touch

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If you want emotionally intelligent humans in your school, your college, or your company — I would love to hear from you. Tell me a little about your group below, and I'll be in touch.

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