Hetal Varia is a distinguished Voice and Dialect Coach with a career spanning 17 years in theatre, 17 films under her belt, coaching A-list actors from Bollywood and Hollywood, corporate leaders, educators, and public speakers. A graduate with a Master’s in Voice Studies from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, Hetal’s expertise and commitment have earned her the prestigious Charles Wallace India Trust Award from the British Council. Her global reach in voice coaching and dialect training has made her a trusted mentor and collaborator at institutions like Drama School Mumbai, Ninasam, RCSSD, Bristol Old Vic, RWCMD, NIDA Australia, and more.
As the co-founder and Curriculum Head of Ekalavya, an innovative e-learning platform for theatre training, she is pioneering accessible, high-quality training for the next generation of theatre artists. Hetal’s influence extends across diverse sectors, combining her membership with VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association) and her role as a resident faculty member in voice at Drama School Mumbai. Her clients include celebrated names like Ranbir Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Janhavi Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Huma Qureshi, Manoj Bajpayee, Sharib Hashmi, Pratik Gandhi, Sonali Kulkarni, and international stars such as Sendhil Ramamurthy, Alexander Siddig, and Charlie Hunnam. Hetal’s dedication to refining vocal performance and dialect proficiency has cemented her reputation as an essential figure in voice training worldwide.
