FTV Students Master the Art of Film Set Design at Workshop by Bollywood Production Designer Rahul

Rohtak, May 19, 2026: At a workshop organized by the Faculty of Film and Television at the Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA), Rohtak, Bollywood production designer Rahul Bala is instructing students in the craft of designing and constructing film sets. During these sessions, he is sharing with the students the intricate details and nuances that must be carefully considered while creating a set.

Mahesh T.P., the Faculty Coordinator for Film and Television, said that Rahul Bala is a trained professional in photography and production design, having honed his skills at the FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), Pune, and the College of Art, Delhi. He has served as a production designer for notable projects such as Sohum Shah Films' Chamkila, the Stage OTT web series Akhada, and Jeena Abhi Baaki Hai (presented by Imtiaz Ali). He also co-produced and filmed Doorbin—a children's short film that won the Best Cinematography award at the NDFF 2021.

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Amit Arya remarked that the grandeur witnessed in films is not solely the result of the actors or the chosen locations; rather, it is the culmination of months of hard work by an entire dedicated team working behind the scenes. Whenever one watches a historical or epic film, the sets transport the viewer into an entirely different world. However, this magic does not materialize spontaneously; it is the product of a meticulously planned and highly technical process. Workshops of this nature are being organized specifically to ensure that the university's students become proficient in this specialized field.

During the workshop, Bollywood production designer Rahul Bala explained to the students that the responsibility for creating a film set lies with the production designer and the art director, who first interpret the director's vision to create a detailed blueprint. This blueprint encompasses every minute detail—from the dimensions of a palace and the design of its doorways to the color palette and even the specific texture of the walls. Subsequently, the set is gradually constructed using materials such as wood, fiberglass, plaster, and various other specialized substances. Often, these sets are crafted with such realism that the audience mistakes them for actual, authentic locations. He stated that cinema is a visual art, where meticulous effort goes into making every single frame special. This is precisely why, when audiences watch films shot on these sets, they are treated not merely to a story, but to a grand and enduring experience.