Mumbai: The century-old Shahani Group recently launched the Thadomal Shahani Institute of Technology (TSIT) in Mumbai, a cutting-edge, studio-style skilling campus where students learn animation, VFX and CGI by creating a full-length animated feature film from day one of their education.
Remarked Handcock, “This is how creative talent should be trained,” emphasising the importance of working on real projects, making genuine mistakes, and experiencing true pride in the outcomes. The filmmaker further noted that it was rare to find an educational model that reflects industry standards so authentically.
Landi Jac shared similar sentiments, underscoring the cultural significance of the initiative. “Young creators telling Indian stories using world-class technology is incredibly powerful. It builds skill, confidence, and cultural pride all at once,” she expressed.
Shaping future careers
The TSIT campus in south Mumbai’s Prabhadevi is equipped with industry-grade technology, collaborative creative spaces, and mentors who are active professionals rather than just instructors. The focus is clear: students graduate ready for the job market, having been industry-tested and creatively confident.
With the demand for skilled talent rising across film, OTT platforms, gaming, advertising, and digital media, TSIT’s hands-on approach positions students at the intersection of passion and employability.
This is not a conventional campus; it is a film-first, studio-style learning environment where students do not merely study animation, VFX, and CGI. Instead, they create a full-length animated feature film as part of their education.
Students learn storytelling, animation, visual effects, and production pipelines while working under real deadlines, receiving creative feedback, and collaborating under pressure—just as they would in the industry.
Their first live project sets a high standard: an ambitious animated feature inspired by the life of Sri Krishna, blending Indian mythology with cutting-edge motion capture technology and global animation tools. For students, this means graduating not just with a certificate but with screen credits and a portfolio that speaks louder than traditional marksheets.
As Dr Akhil Shahani, managing director of the Shahani Group, stated, “We believe education should not delay reality. Why should students wait until graduation to understand how the industry works? At TSIT Prabhadevi, learning starts with real-world experience. When students create something tangible, their confidence and skills develop simultaneously.”
Aligned with India’s skilling vision
In light of the government’s initiatives to support the growth of the creative economy and content creators, the launch of TSIT aligns with the national goal of developing a future-ready creative workforce.
“The Union Budget 2026 recognises animation, VFX, gaming, and comics as strategic growth areas by allocating funds for content creator labs and supporting the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies,” reinforced Maya Shahani, Chairperson of the Shahani Group.
“TSIT Prabhadevi answers that call. We will transform policy intentions into real skills, screen credits, and career opportunities for our youth,” she concluded.
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