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| description=Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation is an acting institute founded by Kumar Sumitt, focused on theatre, performance arts and acting education.
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| type          = Section 8 Company
| type          = Section 8 Company
| industry      = Performing Arts Education
| industry      = Performing Arts Education
| established  = 2025
| established  = 18 September 2025
| hq            = Patna, Bihar, India
| hq            = Patna, Bihar, India
| products      = Acting Training, Theatre Education, Workshops
| products      = Acting Training, Theatre Education, Workshops
| phone        = +91 95070 00655
| phone        = +91 95070 00655
| website      = https://kumarsumitt.com
| website      = https://kumarsumitt.com
| business_license = U88900BR2025NPL079072
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Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation is an Indian performing arts institution and Section 8 Company dedicated to acting, theatre education and cultural development. Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation focuses on nurturing talent through structured training programs, workshops and performance-based learning.
Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation is an Indian performing arts institution and Section 8 Company dedicated to acting, theatre education, and cultural development. The foundation focuses on nurturing talent through structured training programs, workshops, and performance-based learning.


==About Foundation==
==About Foundation==
Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation was established in 2025 as a non-profit organization under the Companies Act, 2013. The foundation aims to provide professional acting education combining traditional Indian theatre techniques with modern global methodologies.
Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation was incorporated on 18 September 2025 under the Companies Act, 2013 and is registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Patna with Corporate Identification Number (CIN) U88900BR2025NPL079072.


The institution focuses on developing actors, performers and creative professionals through structured academic programs, workshops and cultural initiatives.
The foundation aims to provide professional acting education by combining traditional Indian theatre techniques with modern global methodologies. It is committed to developing actors, performers, and creative professionals through structured academic programs and cultural initiatives.


==Programs and Training==
==Programs and Training==
Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation offers:
The foundation offers a variety of training programs, including:
* Certificate courses in acting   
* Certificate courses in acting   
* Screen acting training   
* Screen acting training   
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==Mission==
==Mission==
To provide accessible and high-quality acting education, empowering individuals through theatre, performance and cultural expression.
To provide accessible and high-quality acting education, empowering individuals through theatre, performance, and cultural expression.


==Vision==
==Vision==
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==Founder==
==Founder==
The foundation was established by Kumar Sumitt, an actor, director, educator and researcher with over two decades of experience in theatre and performing arts.
The foundation was established by '''Kumar Sumitt''', an actor, director, educator, and researcher with over two decades of experience in theatre and performing arts.


==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Kumar Sumitt was born in a Hindu Brahmin family in the Mithila region of Bihar. He later moved to Patna where he pursued his education. At the age of 14, he was inspired by theatre and cinema, which led him to choose a career in performing arts.
Kumar Sumitt was born in Bihar, India, and began his theatre journey in 2004 in Patna.


==Education==
==Education==
Kumar Sumitt has a diverse academic background including:
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Kuvempu University)  
* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Kuvempu University   
* Higher Diploma in Software Engineering (NIIT Patna)  
* Higher Diploma in Software Engineering from NIIT Patna   
* PGDBA / MBA in Human Resource (MIT School of Distance Education, Pune) 
* PGDBA MBA in Human Resource from MIT School of Distance Education Pune   
* Master of Arts in Dramatics (Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga)  
* Training at National School of Drama Sikkim   
* Training at National School of Drama, Sikkim   
* Advanced training at Academy of Theatre Arts University of Mumbai   
* Advanced training at Academy of Theatre Arts, University of Mumbai   
* Master of Arts in Dramatics from L N Mithila University Darbhanga 
 
* PhD Scholar researching Acting Techniques of Bharata Natyashastra and Stanislavsky Realism 
He is also a Ph.D. scholar researching acting techniques based of Bharata’s Natyashastra and Stanislavski’s realism on stage and cinema - An analytical study.


==Career==
==Career==
Kumar Sumitt started his theatre journey in 2004 at Premchand Rangshala Patna as a backstage worker. Over time he evolved into an actor, director and theatre educator.
Kumar Sumitt began his theatre career as a backstage worker and gradually evolved into an actor, director, and educator. He has:
 
He has worked with major theatre groups including IPTA Patna, Bihar Art Theatre, Theatre Unit, Chetna Samiti, Kala Jagran and others. His experience includes acting, directing, script development, production and training.
 
He has performed in more than 100 stage productions and over 1500 open air shows addressing social issues like poverty, child labour and social awareness.
 
He has directed productions in multiple languages including Hindi, Maithili, Telugu, Punjabi, English, Kazakh and Russian along with mime performances.


==International Work==
* Worked in 100+ stage productions 
Kumar Sumitt has worked with ICCR and Ministry of External Affairs Government of India and has represented Indian theatre internationally.
* Performed in 1500+ open-air shows 
* Directed multilingual theatre productions 
* Conducted workshops across India and internationally


Notable international works include:
He has collaborated with ICCR and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and has participated in international theatre projects in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
* Sita Ram performed in Kazakh and Russian in Kazakhstan in 2024 
* Karma based on Mahabharata in Kazakh language in 2025 
* Collaborations with Kazakh National Academy of Arts 
 
He has also attended professional development workshops at Arena Stage USA.


==Teaching and Education==
==Teaching and Education==
Kumar Sumitt is an experienced educator and visiting faculty at multiple institutions including Academy of Theatre Arts University of Mumbai.
Kumar Sumitt has served as a visiting faculty at multiple institutions and has trained over 5000 students in India and internationally.
 
He has trained more than 5000 students in India and over 200 international students through workshops, theatre programs and acting training.


==Entrepreneurship==
==Entrepreneurship==
Kumar Sumitt is the founder of:
* Founder – Kanak Entertainments (2017)  
* Kanak Entertainments established in 2017   
* Founder – Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation (2025)  
* Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation established in 2025   


==Artistic Philosophy==
==Artistic Philosophy==
Kumar Sumitt follows a unique blend of classical Indian and modern acting techniques combining Bharata Natyashastra with Stanislavsky realism.
Kumar Sumitt follows a unique blend of classical Indian acting techniques and modern global practices, combining Bharata’s Natyashastra with Stanislavski’s realism.


==Research and Publications==
==Research and Publications==
Kumar Sumitt is actively engaged in academic research and has published articles in national and international journals.
He is actively involved in academic research and has published articles in national and international journals focusing on theatre, acting techniques, and cultural performance.


==Social Impact==
==Social Impact==
He has contributed to social awareness through theatre including work with UNICEF and social campaigns.
Through theatre, he has addressed social issues such as:
* Poverty 
* Child labour 
* Women empowerment 
* Environmental awareness
* Education and social reform 


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
* 20 plus years of experience   
* 20+ years of experience in theatre  
* 100 plus stage productions   
* 100+ stage productions   
* 1500 plus open air performances   
* 1500+ open-air performances   
* 5000 plus students trained   
* 5000+ students trained   
* 10 plus awards   
* Multiple awards and recognitions  


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [https://kumarsumitt.com Website - Kumar Sumitt]
* [https://kumarsumitt.com Official Website] 
* [https://www.instagram.com/kumarsumittschoolofacting Instagram - Kumar Sumitt School of Acting]
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/awards/actor Awards] 
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583153082422 Facebook - Kumar Sumitt School of Acting]
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/events/screen Events – Screen] 
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/events/training Events – Training] 
* [https://kumarsumitt.com/portfolio/actor Portfolio]
* [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583153082422 Facebook - Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation]
* [https://www.instagram.com/kumarsumittschoolofacting Instagram - Kumar Sumitt School of Acting Foundation]
* [https://www.facebook.com/KumarSumitt09 Facebook - Kumar Sumitt]
* [https://www.instagram.com/kumarsumitt09 Instagram - Kumar Sumitt]
* [https://x.com/kumarsumitt09 X - Kumar Sumitt]
* [https://youtube.com/@sumitthakurst51 YouTube - Kumar Sumitt]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-sumitt-4b527b6a LinkedIn - Kumar Sumitt]
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