How To Become A Child Actor: It’s a Child's Play to be a Kid Actor, So Inspire Them

Monday, March 30, 2015

It’s a Child's Play to be a Kid Actor, So Inspire Them

Then and in 2015; Darsheel Safari in 'Taare Zameen Par'

It's really easy to become a child actor or actress. You just have to be in the right place at the right time. So Mom & Dad, here's what you have to read and act upon to make your kid a star!

Why do I say it's easy? A few reasons:

Kids are naturally talented. Kids have a wonderful capacity for imagination. (Much better than adults.) And a good imagination leads to great acting talent.

Kids also have less inhibitions. They behave on instinct rather than logic. This is another key component of acting talent.

I have yet to meet the child who didn't possess these two traits in spades.

There's less competition. That's right, I said it. Less competition. Why? Because kids grow up. Fast.

For example: When little Child actor Darsheel Safary in 'Taare Zameen Par' bagged coveted role, he was only 8 years old. As the years passed, his physique and voice changed and now casting directors don't prefer him for the similar roles. I've seen it happen a hundred times

The industry needs them. Do you have any idea how many professional roles are available for kids? Everything from live reality shows to theater, prime time television to TV serials, short films to feature films, commercial ads on TV and much more.