Entertainment

Disc Jockey

You have a flair for music and love to make people sway to your beats? Then consider becoming a Disc Jockey (DJ). A successful DJ combines musical talent, audio mixing skills, knowledge of current trends, and the ability to understand audience preferences.

INSTITUTES:

  • Hitec DJ Academy
  • Livewires – The Media Institute
  • Spingurus
  • Windworld Audio Media & Music Academy

DURATION: 3 to 9 months

FEE: Rs.25,000/- to Rs.150,000/-



SALARY: Rs.25,000/- to Rs.100,000 per event

Radio Jockey

Has the Red FM Jockey ever impressed you with their sweet one-sided conversations? If you think you can talk and talk – sweet and witty – that keeps listeners hooked to you, then you have the right skills to become a Radio Jockey.

INSTITUTES:

  • Centre for Research in Art of Film and Television
  • Livewires – The Media Institute
  • Windworld Audio Media & Music Academy
  • Xavier Institute of Communications

DURATION: 3 to 6 months

FEE: Rs.25,000/- to Rs.1,00,000/-



SALARY: You can begin your career with a minimum start salary of Rs.10,000/-

Video Jockey

If you enjoy being in front of the camera and have strong presentation skills, Video Jockeying can be a rewarding career. VJs host television and digital entertainment shows while engaging audiences with their personality and communication skills.

INSTITUTES:

  • Asian Academy of Film & Television
  • Whistling Woods International
  • Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
  • Windworld Audio Media & Music Academy

DURATION: 3 to 6 months

FEE: ₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000


SALARY: Starting salary around ₹15,000+ per month

Voice Over Artist

If you have a clear voice, excellent diction, and the ability to express emotions through speech, Voice Over can be a rewarding profession. Voice artists work in advertisements, films, documentaries, animation, audiobooks, and digital media.

INSTITUTES:

  • Indian Voice-Overs
  • Voice Master Institute
  • Barry John Acting Studio
  • Windworld Audio Media & Music Academy

DURATION: 1 to 3 months

FEE: ₹10,000 – ₹1,00,000


SALARY: Beginners can earn ₹10,000–₹20,000+, depending on projects

Stand-up Comedian

If you have a great sense of humor, enjoy storytelling, and love entertaining audiences, Stand-up Comedy can be an exciting career choice. Comedians perform live shows, create digital content, and entertain audiences through observational and situational humor.

INSTITUTES:

  • No formal qualification required
  • Comedy Workshops and Open Mic Platforms
  • Performance and Theatre Training Institutes
  • Online Comedy Courses and Mentorship Programs

DURATION: Flexible / Skill-based learning

FEE: Varies depending on training and workshops


SALARY: An average comedian can earn ₹5,000–₹1,00,000+ per event