Talking to reporters here, Ghai, who is founder of the Institute said the curriculum will involve six months foundation course where the aspiring actors will undergo training in all aspects of filmmaking.

There will be one year specialised course in the art and technique and the last six months will include screen acting with cameras and grooming of the actor as a star. WWI will then try to get the students employment in the industry through its placement cell, Ghai said.

The filmmaker said, "Actor's Studio" was an ideal model which was being tried for the first time in India.

"I want to stress the importance of education in cinema. Acting is a serious career. I feel bad when youngsters with just good looks make a beeline to the producers' offices with their still photographs to try for a career in films. This is nothing but ignorance," Ghai said.

He said by the end of 2010, Mukta Arts, his film production company, will encourage at least eight to ten projects in film and television, every year scripted,directed, produced by the WWI graduates featuring actors from the Institute.

Ghai said the projects will be handled by Mukta Arts' new division called Talent Management company.

Ghai said he is visiting Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur and Ahmedabad on a "Talent Hunt Scheme" from June 26 to July one.

"I have received about 100 applications through email and expect another 100 by 21 June. The initiative is to scout for deserving students aspiring to make a career in the film and television industry. If they are meritorious and have no money to pay the fees, scholarships will be offered," the filmmaker said.

"This is a first hand experience for me. I want to counsel the youngsters aiming for a career in the entertainment industry and give them proper directions," he said.