Recognition for Supporting Talent
Character artists often go unrecognized in industry records. The CTAWA Character Artist Card gives you official documented recognition as a professional working artist.
✦ Cine TV Artist Welfare Association ✦
Character Artist Card
Official Identity Card for Character Actors in India
Official Recognition for Character Actors in Indian Film & Television
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Since 1999Serving Artists
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Quick Answer
Character Artist Card is an official professional membership card issued by the Cine TV Artist Welfare Association (CTAWA) for character actors in bollywood films and similar performers in the Indian film and television industry. It costs ₹1999, is valid Pan-India, provides legal protection against payment fraud, and is delivered as a soft copy within 1 hour and a hard copy within 1–7 days.
About This Card
What Is a Character Artist Card?
A Character Artist Card is a registered membership card for professional character actors in the Indian entertainment industry. Character artists play supporting, recurring, or pivotal roles that define the narrative of films and TV shows. This card officially recognizes their contribution and provides them legal protection against payment fraud and exploitation.
A Character Artist Card is the official professional identity document issued by the Cine TV Artist Welfare Association (CTAWA) for character actors working in Indian films, television serials, OTT platforms, and web series. Character artists are the backbone of Indian storytelling — this card is your official recognition and legal shield in the industry.
Eligibility
Who Should Apply for a Character Artist Card?
The Character Artist Card is open to all professional artists and performers working across the Indian entertainment industry. If you fall in any of the categories below, this card is for you.
- Character Actors in Bollywood films
- Supporting actors in Hindi and regional TV serials
- Recurring role actors in OTT web series
- Villain and antagonist role actors
- Comic character artists in films and TV
- Mythological character actors
- Period drama character artists
- Voice-over character artists in dubbing
Why CTAWA
Benefits of a Character Artist Card
When you register with the Cine TV Artist Welfare Association, you are not just getting a card — you are getting a legal shield, a professional identity, and access to a community of 11,000+ registered artists across India.
Payment Recovery Support
Character artists are frequently underpaid or face delayed payments. CTAWA legally assists in recovering dues from producers and coordinators.
Contract Protection
Get support in reviewing and signing contracts so that your roles, payment terms, and screen credit are properly documented.
Industry Credibility
A verified Character Artist Card adds professional credibility when approaching casting directors for recurring or pivotal character roles.
Ready to Apply for the Character Artist Card?
Join 11,000+ professional artists who are legally protected and officially recognized across India.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions — Character Artist Card
Everything you need to know about the Character Artist Card before you apply.
What is a Character Artist Card?
A Character Artist Card is an official membership card for professional character actors issued by CTAWA. It provides legal identity and protection against payment fraud in film and TV productions.
Is a Character Artist Card different from a Junior Artist Card?
Yes. Character artists play defined roles with dialogues and character arcs, while junior artists are background performers without specific roles. Both require separate cards.
Can character actors working in regional films apply?
Yes. The CTAWA Character Artist Card is valid Pan-India and covers character actors in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and all regional language productions.
Does CTAWA help with screen credit disputes for character actors?
Yes. CTAWA assists registered character artists in cases where their screen credits have been incorrectly listed or removed from productions.
Get Your Card Today
Apply for the Character Artist Card — Official CTAWA Membership
Don't work without legal protection. Apply today and receive your Character Artist Card within 1 hour (soft copy) and 1–7 working days (hard copy delivered to your doorstep).
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