Barry John (theatre director)

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Barry John
John in September 2022
Born	1944 (age 79–80) Coventry, England
Citizenship	United Kingdom (1944–2012) India (2012–present)
Occupations	Theatre director actor writer acting coach

Barry John, a luminary in the realm of acting instruction, brings over five decades of experience to the stage. Born in 1944 in England and later embracing India as his creative home since 1969, Barry stands as a revered theatre director, seasoned actor, and esteemed mentor. Not to be confused with the Barry John Acting Studio, he has charted a new course with The Free Birds Collective Acting Studio, where he passionately conducts classes, channeling his wealth of knowledge and artistic insight.

Throughout his illustrious career, Barry has honed the talents of numerous aspiring actors, some of whom have ascended to cinematic stardom in Bollywood and Hollywood. Among his mentees are luminaries such as Shah Rukh Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Sushant Singh Rajput, Mira Nair, Varun Dhawan, and many more. Actresses like Jacqueline Fernandez, Richa Chadha, Dia Mirza, and Plabita Borthakur also credit Barry with shaping their craft. Notably, Hollywood star Freida Pinto and media mogul Samir Arora, CEO of a top US media company, have benefitted from his mentorship.

Barry's illustrious career has been adorned with accolades, including the distinguished 1993 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Theatre Direction, presented by the esteemed Sangeet Natak Akademi. Recognized for his immense contributions to the performing arts, Barry John continues to inspire, educate, and cultivate the next generation of actors through his unparalleled expertise and unwavering passion.