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Junior Artist Card
Official Membership Card for Junior Artists in India
Official Membership Card for Background Artists & Extra Artists in India
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Quick Answer
Junior Artist Card is an official professional membership card issued by the Cine TV Artist Welfare Association (CTAWA) for background artists in bollywood film shoots 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 Junior Artist Card?
A Junior Artist Card is a registered membership card for professional background performers and extra artists in the Indian entertainment industry. Junior artists appear in crowd scenes, action sequences, party scenes, and other background roles in films and TV. This card officially recognizes them as professional performers and provides legal recourse in cases of payment delays and exploitation by coordinators.
A Junior Artist Card is the official professional identity document issued by the Cine TV Artist Welfare Association (CTAWA) for junior artists, background performers, and extra artists working in Indian films, television serials, and OTT productions. Junior artists form the visual foundation of every major Bollywood and TV production — this card gives them the official recognition and legal protection they deserve.
Eligibility
Who Should Apply for a Junior Artist Card?
The Junior 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.
- Background artists in Bollywood film shoots
- Extra artists in Hindi and regional TV serials
- Crowd scene performers in big budget productions
- Junior artists in action and stunt sequences
- Background dancers in film song sequences
- Junior artists in advertisement shoots
- Background performers in OTT web series
- New entrants into the film industry starting as junior artists
Why CTAWA
Benefits of a Junior 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.
Official Professional Identity
Your Junior Artist Card officially identifies you as a registered background performer in the Indian film industry.
Safe Working Conditions Advocacy
CTAWA advocates for junior artists' right to proper working conditions, adequate rest time, and fair daily wages on film and TV sets.
Pan-India Validity
The Junior Artist Card is valid for film and TV shoots across all Indian states and all language productions.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions — Junior Artist Card
Everything you need to know about the Junior Artist Card before you apply.
What is a Junior Artist Card in India?
A Junior Artist Card is an official membership card for background performers and extra artists in Indian films and TV. It is issued by CTAWA and provides legal protection and payment security.
Is a Junior Artist Card mandatory for working in Bollywood as a background artist?
Registered production houses and legitimate coordinators prefer working with junior artists who hold a valid membership card as it ensures accountability.
What should a junior artist do if a coordinator refuses to pay?
CTAWA registered junior artist members can immediately file a complaint. The legal team approaches the coordinator or production house to recover the pending payment.
Can someone from outside Mumbai apply for a Junior Artist Card?
Yes. Junior artists from any state in India can apply for the CTAWA Junior Artist Card and it is valid for shoots across the country.
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Apply for the Junior Artist Card — Official CTAWA Membership
Don't work without legal protection. Apply today and receive your Junior Artist Card within 1 hour (soft copy) and 1–7 working days (hard copy delivered to your doorstep).
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