150+ Live Stage Performances. Multiple Roles. Raw Spaces. Real Craft

Kaustubh Singh is a Delhi-Mumbai based actor whose foundation was built through more than 150 live stage performances between 2003 and 2016. In an era before widespread documentation, he performed extensively in street theatre, experimental works, and non-traditional spaces. This sustained live work gave him deep experience in character exploration, presence, and adaptability — long before he transitioned to screen.

This foundation, combined with his later work in front of the camera, gives him a rare and authentic understanding of performance from both the actor’s and the director’s perspective.

At a Glance

• 150+ Live Stage Performances
• 13 Years of Continuous Theatre Work (2003–2016)
• Signature plays performed 10–15 times in evolving roles
• Street Theatre → Experimental Spaces → Proscenium Stages
• Production Management Experience at Barry John Acting Studio
• Screen Debut: Lead Role in Dilwala Bodyguard (2025)

My Theatre Journey – Depth Through Repetition

Between 2003 and 2016, Kaustubh delivered over 150 stage performances. For him, theatre was not about one-time shows. Several key works were performed 10 to 15 times each, allowing him to explore characters in depth and develop true versatility across different interpretations of the same role.

This period of intense, repeated live work became his real training ground in method acting, presence, and adaptability — long before he stepped in front of the camera.

Signature Plays – Performed Multiple Times

These are the plays Kaustubh returned to again and again. Each repetition brought new layers, deeper character exploration, and greater emotional honesty.

selected Theatre Credits:

• Vikas Dogra – Street Theatre (Himachal Pradesh & Delhi, 2003–2005)
• Prabodh Chandra Mitra – Shunya Ki Yatra (Supporting: Rahi)
• Prabodh Chandra Mitra – Khandahar (Lead: Narayan | Supporting: Bhavatosh Mukherjee)
• Bhaskar Roy – Deewaron Ke Peeche (Lead: Professor Amartya Sengupta)
• Anand Dev Dixit – Yugant (Lead: Karna | Supporting: Shalya)
• Anand Dev Dixit – Kalachakra (Lead: Dinanath)
• Samaresh Basu – Kursi Ka Khel (Lead: Ramsharan)
• Samaresh Basu – Antim Ghoshna (Lead: Rahim Chacha)
• V. Anandakrishnan – Raktbeej (Lead: Raghavan | Supporting: Shankar)
• V. Anandakrishnan – Saaye Ki Maut (Lead: Inspector Raghav)
• Ashraf Ali – Salaakhein (Lead: Afzal)
• Ashraf Ali – Andhere Ke Saaye (Lead: Kadir Khan)
• Ashraf Ali – Bantware Ki Lakeer (Lead: Karam Singh)
• Reena D’Souza – Shatranj Ke Mohre(Lead: Major Fernandes | Supporting : Vikram)
• Devashish Niyogi – Cheekh – (Lead: Dr. Sanyal | supporting: Prisoner No. 407)

These plays were not performed once — they were lived multiple times across different venues and audiences. This repetition became the foundation of his craft.

Theatre Forged in Raw, Non-Traditional Spaces

A significant portion of these 150+ performances took place outside conventional auditoriums. The work happened in open amphitheatres, public grounds, basements, industrial godowns, university campuses (JNU & Delhi University), and intimate spaces with selected audiences.

In this pre-digital era, many directors discouraged recording, believing the true power of theatre exists in the live, unrepeatable moment. This environment demanded complete presence, quick adaptation, and genuine connection with the audience.

Production Experience – Understanding Both Sides

In 2024, Kaustubh worked as Production Manager with Imago Theatre Group at Barry John Acting Studio. He was responsible for the complete on-ground execution of multiple stage productions, from permissions and venue coordination to promotions, ticketing, and final delivery.

The productions included:

• Refund + Trouble in Paradise (Lok Kala Manch Auditorium, Delhi)
• Saiyan Bhaye Kotwal (First performed at LTG Auditorium, Delhi, followed by a special performance for Indian Army personnel, officers, and their families at their large auditorium in Delhi Cantonment)
• Kanjoos (Lok Kala Manch Auditorium, Delhi)

Transition to Screen

2025

Lead Role – Dilwala Bodyguard (OTT Series)

His screen debut was the lead role in the action series Dilwala Bodyguard (2025), carrying forward the emotional honesty developed through years of live theatre.

A Dual Perspective – Actor & Casting Director

Having performed more than 150 times in raw, challenging environments and later gaining production and screen experience, Kaustubh brings a rare combination of deep artistic understanding from the actor’s side and practical insight from the production side.

This dual perspective now shapes his work as Founder and Director of Basileus Casting, where he connects authentic talent with meaningful projects across film, OTT, and advertising.

Testimonials

Kunal Bhardwaj

Founder & CEO, Reevoly

“Kaustubh is a phenomenal actor. He gets into the soul of the character, the voice modulation, the nuances… He breathes life into every character he plays. I recommend casting him with absolute confidence.”
— Kunal Bhardwaj Founder & CEO, Reevoly

Kishan Bhardwaj

Actor • Director • Writer

“Kaustubh Singh Ji bahut achhe insaan, bahut achhe actor aur behtareen Casting Director hain. Wo actor ke andar chhipe hunar ko pehchante hain aur sarahte bhi hain.”
— Kishan Bhardwaj (Actor, Director & Writer)

Surendra Aggarwal

Actor • Director

“Kaustubh mere sabse kareebi dost aur industry ke best Casting Director mein se ek hain. Wo talent ko bahut jaldi pehchan lete hain. Unke saath kaam karna hamesha sukhad raha hai.”
— Surendra Aggarwal (Actor & Collaborator)