About National Mime Institute
The National Mime Institute (NMI) is a specialized performing arts institute dedicated to the training and promotion of Bharatiya Mukabhinaya, the Indian tradition of mime and silent theatre.
Founded in 2016 in Salt Lake, Kolkata, the institute was established under the vision of Padma Shri Niranjan Goswami, pioneer of Indian Mime Theatre.
The institute provides structured training based on the principles of Bharatmuni’s Natyashastra, blending classical Indian movement, expressive storytelling and the discipline of mime performance.
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Why Learn Mime At NMI
Excellence In Bharatiya Mukabhinaya
Professional training guided by the legacy of Padma Shri Niranjan Goswami and the traditions of Indian Mime Theatre.
Residential Training
Students train in a residential environment to develop mime, body movement, discipline and expression.
Padma Shri Mentorship
Learn directly under the guidance and artistic vision of Padma Shri Niranjan Goswami.
Stage Performance
Students participate in live performances and stage exercises to master the art of silent storytelling.
Flexible Programs
Choose from residential diploma courses, annual training programs and workshops.
Classical Foundations
Training inspired by Bharatmuni’s Natyashastra blended with contemporary mime techniques.
Professional Certification
Students receive certification from Indian Mime Theatre after successful completion of training.
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Popular Courses
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Residential Certificate Course in Mime (Mukabhinaya)
₹40,000 full course
Annual Mime Training Program
₹500 / month
Children Mime Workshop
Price: On enquiry
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Training Areas
Explore different areas of mime and performing arts training.
Mime Fundamentals
Core Training
Bharatiya Mukabhinaya
Traditional Form
Body Movement
Practical Training
Stage Performance
Performance Skills
Children Workshops
School Programs
Summer Workshops
Seasonal Training
Expression & Gesture
Mime Techniques
Creative Theatre
Advanced Practice
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Our Mission
To preserve and promote Bharatiya Mukabhinaya (Indian Mime) as a distinct indigenous art form. Through dedicated training and performances, the institute works to spread the tradition of silent acting across India and beyond.
Our Techniques
The training method is based on Bharatmuni’s Natyashastra, combining classical Indian movement with modern mime techniques. Students learn intricate gestures, body movements, and expressive storytelling without words.
Our Purpose
To nurture artists who can express powerful stories through silence. The institute develops performers for theatre, stage productions, and creative communication through the art of Mukabhinaya.
About Niranjan Goswami
Niranjan Goswami is a pioneer of Bharatiya Mukabhinaya and the visionary founder of the Indian Mime Theatre. For decades he has dedicated his life to developing, preserving, and promoting the art of silent acting in India.
Through his performances, workshops, and training programs, he has inspired generations of artists to explore the expressive power of movement, gesture, and storytelling without words.
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