I am a television Director and Creative Director who loves turning big ideas into engaging shows. My experience spans across intense reality TV formats, massive televised award ceremonies, and sharp digital promos that make people stop scrolling. I thrive on busy sets, know how to get genuine moments out of talent, and love the challenge of delivering high-quality broadcast content on tight deadlines.
WORK HISTORY:
2026:
Promo Director | Thodi Si Umeed Thoda Sa Aasman | Sun Neo TV
Produced by Astrarays Productions
- Directed character performance reels focused on capturing raw emotions, comedic timing, and distinct character traits to drive TV viewership.
🎬 Watch the Promos Here:
- Vaidehi's Story: Introduction | Fun Family Moments | Emotional Side | Her Responsibilities | Her Father's Advice | Self-Intro
- Abhijeet's Story: Introduction | His manipulative side | Self-Intro | The Perfectionist | Behind The Character
- Supporting Cast: Anupriya's Segment
Red Carpet Director | INCA Awards 2026
- Directed red carpet coverage, organizing multi-camera setups and capturing high-energy celebrity arrivals and Conducted quick talent interviews with anchor Sukhmani for the event's digital platforms.
🎬 Watch Coverage Snippets: INCA Awards Red Carpet Highlights Gallery
Creative Director | FEF Miss Entrepreneur India 2026 (Season 1)
Produced by Cine Canvas
- Managed the creative vision for a fast-paced, unscripted 72-hour boot camp featuring 16 women entrepreneurs.
- Designed competitive business challenges and tracked reality storylines to keep the pacing tight, dramatic, and authentic.
- Partnered with the set design team, Multi camera team, Sound team & Online graphics team to establish a clean, modern, and minimalistic aesthetic tailored for a high-stakes business format.
Associate Creative Director (ACD) | 24th Zee Cine Awards 2026 (Allied Episodes) | Zee TV
Produced by Zee Studios
Associated with Episode 1 Productions
- Created and directed 6 lead-up episodes on Zee TV to build viewer momentum before the main broadcast event.
- Supervised scripts, celebrity segments, and the post-production crew to deliver polished, network-compliant episodes.
Episode 1 : Best Actor Male - Nomination Special | Episode 2 : Best Actor Female - Nomination Special | Episode 3 : Best Film - Nomination Special | Episode 4 : Song of the Year - Nomination Special | Episode 5 : Curtain Raiser | Episode 6 : Purple Carpet
2025:
Senior Reality Director | Bharat Ke Super Founders (Season 1) | Amazon MX Player
Produced by Rusk Media
Associated with Episode 1 Productions
- Directed deep-dive backstories for the competing startup founders across India.
- Crafted high-impact Tycoon profile videos showcasing prominent business leaders and institutional investors.
- Founder Stories: Kashmir Box (at 2m20s) | Digital Labour Chawk (at 6m50s) | Shhe Foods (at 42m10s) | Organiko Part 1 (at 18m42s) | Organiko Part 2 (at 24m34s) | Dial 4242 Profile (at 35m25s)
- Tycoon Features: Dr. A. Velumani (at 44m30s) | Sharad Bansal (at 18m14s) | Dr. Aarti Gupta (at 19m45s) | Ankur Mittal (at 39m28s) | Aditya Singh (at 21m25s) | Shanti Mohan (at 6m30s) | Sohil Chand (at 24m25s)
Senior Reality Director | Dhamaal with Pati Patni aur Panga (Season 1) | Colors
Produced by Storyweaver Collective LLP
- Ideated, structured, and Directed on-ground reality tasks featuring high-profile celebrity couples.
- Directed specialized reality introduction packages (AVs) and integrated major brand sponsorships seamlessly into the content flow.
- Reality Tasks: S1E2 House hunt (Gumeet Debina & Sudesh Mamta) (at 1h3m40s) | S1E2 House hunt (Swara Fahad) (at 1h22m2s) | S1E4 Manage a kid (Hina Rocky, Sudesh Mamta & Avika Milind) (at 10m22s) | S1E8 Date Night Task (Avika Milind & Hina Rocky) (at 31m1s) | S1E26 Drive Baliye (Rubina Abhinav, Geeta Pawan & Avika Milind) (at 55m44s) | S1E27 Date 2.0 - (Swara Fahad & Sudesh Mamta) (at 14m56s)
- Reality AVs: S1E4 First impression (at 3m36s) | S1E5 Rage Room (at 1m2s) | S1E6 Gurmeet Debina Reel (at 41m51s) | S1E8 Sudesh Mamta Reel (at 29m5s) | S1E10 Abhishek & Isha Saiyaara Entry (at 35s) | S1E10 CATCH Masale Integration (at 29m42s) | S1E21 Milind Ki Baraat | S1E21 NIVEA Body Milk Integration (at 58m1s)
Associate Creative Director (ACD) | 23rd Zee Cine Awards 2025 (Allied Episodes) | Zee TV
Produced by Zee Studios
Associated with Indian Storytellers
- Conceived and directed 6 lead-up properties (Nomination Specials, Curtain Raiser and Red Carpet) across a month production timeline.
Episode 1 : Best Actor Male - Nomination Special | Episode 2 : Best Actor Female - Nomination Special | Episode 3 : Best Film - Nomination Special | Episode 4 : Song of the Year - Nomination Special | Episode 5 : Curtain Raiser | Episode 6 : Red Carpet
Senior Reality Director | Battleground (Season 1) | Amazon MX Player
Produced by Rusk Media
- Shot the high-intensity 'Fight Club' reality AVs during the premiere week of the show.
- Directed international contestant backstories on-location in Kathmandu, Nepal, and ran the holding area reality activities during large-scale auditions.
Director | DARPG 2024 - Gamharia Aspirational Block Program | YouTube
Produced by P K Films, Delhi.
- Directed Aspirational Block Program film of Gamharia (Jharkhand) which was screened in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during DARPG 2024.
Director | Danube Properties Dubai - Vertical Advertisements | Instagram
Produced by Episode 1 Productions
- Directed a series of lighthearted social media commercials for Danube Properties Dubai.
Director | Zee Rishtey Awards 2025 (Red Carpet Glambot) | Zee TV instragram
Produced by Zee Studios
- Directed the high-speed, slow-motion Glambot camera experience on the Zee Rishtey Awards red carpet, orchestrating motion-control content with top stars.
Associate Creative Director (ACD) | 23rd Zee Cine Awards 2025 (Allied Episodes) | Zee TV
Produced by Zee Studios
- Ideated and created scripts for 6 Allied episodes for 23rd Zee Cine Awards 2025.
2024:
Senior Reality Director | ITA Awards 2024 - Red Carpet | Jiohotstar OTT
Produced by Clink Media
- Directed red carpet activities with Anchor Ketan Singh and Dhwani Pawar.
Associate Creative Director (ACD) | IIFA Awards 2024 (Abu Dhabi) & IIFA Utsavam 2024 (Abu Dhabi) | Zee TV & Sun TV
Produced by Wizcraft
Associated with Indian Storyteller
- Created and directed 3 premium broadcast spin-offs for IIFA Awards 2024 Abu Dhabi & IIFA Utsavam 2024 Abu Dhabi (Weekend With The Stars, IIFA Flashback, Green Carpet) with high profile Bollywood and South Indian cinema celebrities.
Reality Head | Telugu Indian Idol (Season 3) | Aha Telugu OTT
Produced by Fremantle India
- Led the entire reality team, managing the execution of ground auditions, judge selection rounds, deep backstories, and creative episode openings.
Reality Director | Madness Machayenge | Sony TV
Produced by Optimistix Productions
- Planned and executed outdoor reality comedy gags and hidden camera setups with the main artists.
2023-24:
Post-Production Head | Zee Zest Digital
Produced by Subtext Saneema LLP
Post-Production Head | Zee Zest Digital
Produced by Subtext Saneema LLP
- Supervised the editing and delivery of all digital show promos, trailers, and reels for Zee Zest’s social media platforms.
2023:
Senior Reality Director | Saregamapa Seniors 2023 | Zee TV
Produced by Full Screen Entertainment
Senior Reality Director | Hip-Hip India - Season 1 | Amazon Mini
Produced by Frames Productions PVT. Ltd.
Director | DARPG 2023 Films | YouTube
Produced by PK Films, Delhi
Senior Reality Director | Saregamapa Seniors 2023 | Zee TV
Produced by Full Screen Entertainment
- Ideated and directed the reality spine of the show, including contestant backstories, stylized openings, and narrative VTs tracking all the way through to the grand finale.
Senior Reality Director | Hip-Hip India - Season 1 | Amazon Mini
Produced by Frames Productions PVT. Ltd.
- Developed contestant backstories and managed the backstage reality shoots during audition phases.
Director | DARPG 2023 Films | YouTube
Produced by PK Films, Delhi
- Directed two official small documentary films commissioned by the government (Operation Parivartan Solapur and Ayushman Bharat Latur). Screened directly in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during DARPG 2023 ceremony.
2022-23:
Senior Reality Director | Saregamapa Lil Champs (Season 9) | Zee TV
Produced by Full Screen Entertainment
- Directed emotional contestant backstories, high-energy episode openings, and reality AVs from the initial launch up to the finale.
Director | Saregamapa Lil Champs (Season 9) Marketing AVs | Zee TV Instagram handle
Produced by Subtext Saneema LLP
- Conceived and directed the high-impact commercial marketing AVs.
2022:
Director | Lokmanya TV serial 100 ft Poster Launch | Zee Marathi Instagram handle
Produced by Subtext Saneema LLP
- Directed the high-impact digital launch film for Lokmanya TV serial's 100-ft Poster Launch.
Director | Saregamapa Lil Champs (Season 9) Audition Film | Digital Platform of Zee TV
Produced by Subtext Saneema LLP
- Directed the multi-city ground audition films for marketing of Zee TV flagship property Saregamapa Lil Champs (Season 9) at Lucknow, Indore, Nagpur, Delhi and Mumbai.
Director | NEP 2022 - IIT Bombay | YouTube
Produced by PK Films
- Directed a part of documentary on National Education Policy 2022 at IIT Bombay and the AV was played in front of PM Narendra Modi ji during the ceremony.
Senior Reality Director | DID Supermoms (Season 3) | Zee TV
Produced by Full Screen Entertainment
- Directed contestant backstories, high-energy episode openings, and reality AVs from the initial launch up to the finale.
Director | DID Supermoms (Season 3) - Marketing AVs | Zee TV
Produced by Subtext Saneema LLP
- Conceived and directed the high-impact commercial marketing AVs.
Director | DARPG 2022 - Ladakh | YouTube
Produced by Fillme Networks Private Limited
- Directed the official small documentary film on the high-altitude Green Houses of Leh with Agricultural department of Leh, played directly in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the excellence awards.
Senior Reality Director | DID Li'l Master (Season 5) | Zee TV
Produced by Full Screen Entertainment
- Created and Directed contestant backstories, episode openings & VTs till finale.
Director | DID Li'l Master (Season 5) - Marketing AVs | Zee TV
Produced by Subtext Saneema LLP
- Directed the high-impact marketing AVs for the entire show.
2021:
Senior Reality Director | India's Best Dancer (Season 2) | Sony TV
Produced by Frames Productions
- Directed emotional contestant backstories, high-energy episode openings, and reality AVs from the initial launch up to the finale.
Director | Tokyo Olympics AV | Digital Platform
Produced by Silentwind Mediaworks
- Directed official promotional profiles capturing the training journey of Indian Olympians Arjun & Arvind at Pune Army Rowing Node.
Senior Reality Director | Super Dancer (Chapter 4) | Sony TV
Produced by Frames Productions
- Directed backstories and holding area stories of contestants.
Director | The Voice Authority Ad film | Digital Platform
Produced by Silentwind Mediaworks
- Directed social media Ad film for The Voice Authority
Director | Tokyo Olympics AV | Digital Platform
Produced by Silentwind Mediaworks
- Directed official promotional profiles capturing the training journeys of Indian Olympians Divyansh Panwar and Apurvi Chandela at Jaipur.
2020:
Supervising Reality Director | Taare Zameen Par | Star Plus
Produced by Optimystix Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.
- Supervised reality team and directed contestants backstories and AVs for all episodes till finale of the show.
Senior Reality Director | SAREGAMAPA Punjabi 2020 - Finale | Zee Punjabi
Produced by Essel Vision Productions
- Directed reality AVs for finale.
Senior Reality Director | SAREGAMAPA Lil Champs 2020 | Zee TV
Produced by TCT - The Content Team
- Directed one backstory of contestant named Aryananda at Kerala.
2019:
Reality Head | Dance Plus (Season 5) | Star Plus
Produced by Frames Productions
- Coordinated across all production departments to structure, manage, and execute reality backstory content, contestant tracking, and major "Get Set Go" allied episodes.
Senior Reality Director | DID - Battle Of The Champions | Zee TV
Produced by Esselvision Productions
- Directed Backstories, Episode Openings, VTs and Reality stories for "Limelight" episodes.
2018-19:
Senior Reality Director | Dance Plus (Season 4) | Star Plus
Produced by Frames Productions
- Directed ground auditions, Backstories, raw venue content, celebrity brand integrations, and thematic show openings for main episodes as well as "Get Set Go" allied episodes.
2017:
Reality Director | High Fever - Dance ka Naya Tevar | & TV
Produced by Frames Productions
- Directed Audition, Backstories, Venue stories, Montages, Episode Openings and VTs.
Reality Director | Zee Cine Awards 2017 | Zee TV
Produced by Custom Made Films
- Directed Brand Integrations with Bollywood celebrities along with an Anchor on Red Carpet.
Reality Director | Star Screen Awards 2017 | Star Plus
Produced by Blue Drop Films Pvt. Ltd.
- Directed Curtain Raiser episode and Brand Integrations with Bollywood celebrities along with an Anchor on Red Carpet.
2016-17:
Reality Director | Saregamapa Lil Champs 2017 | Zee TV
Produced by Essel Vision Productions
- Directed Audition Venue stories, Montages, Episode Openings, VTs, Backstories & Reality stories for main episodes as well as "Spotlight" episodes.
2016:
Reality Director | Global Citizen Event 2016
Produced by Custom Made Films
- Directed anchor interactions with Bollywood celebrities on Red Carpet during main event.
Reality Director | Jhalak Dikhla Jaa - Season 9 | Colors
Produced by BBC Worldwide India
- Directed Episode Openings & VTs for main episodes till finale.
2015-16:
Reality Director & Post Producer | Roadies X4 | MTV India
Produced by Colosceum Media Pvt. Ltd.
- Ran the first 6 audition episodes from set to screen—directing tasks, tracking contestant selection, and handling the entire post-production edit as Post Producer.
2015:
Associate Director | Wow Weekends (Season 1) | Sony Mix
Produced by Pitchblack Entertainment
- Assisted the director on set along with supervising the edit.
Assistant Reality Producer | India's Got Talent (Season 6) | Colors
Produced by Fremantle Media
- Assisted Reality Producers in shooting Auditions, Montages, Backstories, Exit area & Venue Stories.
2014:
Talent Producer & Assistant Reality Producer | India's Raw Star | Star Plus
Produced by Saaibaba Telefilms
- Did casting of contestants and Assisted Reality Producers during shoot and supervised segment editing for Reality episodes.
Assistant Screenplay Writer | Feature Film Development (Manish Gupta - Director of Stoneman Murderers & Rahasya)
- Conducted research, formatted dialogue, and wrote screenplays for prominent fictional feature films under strict non-disclosure agreements.
2013:
Assistant Director | Meri Bhabhi | Star Plus
- Assisted to Director Mohit Kumar Jha and KK Chauhan on per day basis.
Product Photographer | vedicvaani.com
2012:
Freelance Video Creator | Graphics software online tutorials
2011:
Director | Kaleidoscopic Shades - Trailer
- Directed visual look-and-feel trailer for independent feature film Kaleidoscopic Shades.
Co - Writer | Kaleidoscopic Shades
- Done pre-production of feature film "Kaleidoscopic Shades" with Director MD Feroz Qureshi as Co-Director and Co-Writer of the film.
Freelance Assistant Director | Sagit Entertainment
- Assisted National Award winning Film Director Ujjvwal Chatterjee for Pre-Production work.
Co-Director | 3 Portraits of Mother India - 30min short film
Produced by Wild Moon Films
2010:
3D Animation Supervisor | Bhakt Prahlad - 3D Animation Movie
Produced by Mahatta Media Solution, Delhi
- Supervised character design, modeling, and rendering pipelines
3D Animation Supervisor | Shiksha Campaign - TVC | Leo Burnett | Proctor & Gamble India
- Supervised character design, modeling, and rendering pipelines
2009:
3D Modeler | Bhakt Prahlad - 3D Animation Movie
Produced by Mahatta Media Solution, Delhi
Associated with Beautiful Fingers Films Pvt. Ltd.
- Joined as a 3D modeler
2008:
All India Content Development & Training Manager | IIDT Limited (Corporate Office)
2007:
Technical Head for 3D animation & VFX softwares | IIDT Limited (Corporate Office)
2006:
- Spearheaded nationwide curriculum development for various 3D animation and VFX softwares, trained branch faculties, and led career seminars across major Indian CG hubs.
2007:
Technical Head for 3D animation & VFX softwares | IIDT Limited (Corporate Office)
2006:
Assistant Technical Head for 3D animation & VFX softwares | IIDT Limited (Corporate Office)
2005:
Senior Faculty for 3D animation & VFX softwares | IIDT Limited (Corporate Office)
2004:
Faculty for 3D animation & VFX softwares | IIDT Limited (Corporate Office)
2003:
Assistant Faculty for 3D animation & VFX softwares | IIDT Limited (Corporate Office)
PERSONAL PROFILE & CORE TOOLKIT:
Domain Expertise: Reality Show Direction, Unscripted Formats, Broadcast Promos, Live Red Carpet Events, Documentaries, Post-Production Workflows, Screenplay/Dialogue Tracking, and Multicam Floor Direction.
Software Toolkit: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 3ds Max, Autodesk CAT, Maya, Photoshop, Mental Ray, Combustion, After Effects, Premiere, Sound Forge, Audition, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Elastic Reality.
Languages: Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi.
Education: B.Com Graduate.
Date of birth: 1st February 1983
Religion: Hindu
MY NARRATIVE PHILOSOPHY
I am a self-taught filmmaker who learns constantly from the unpredictable nature of a busy set. I put quality before everything else. If given the right creative window, I aim for absolute visual perfection; under tight crunch times, I use my technical background to deliver sharp, clean broadcast results without dropping the standard. I look to collaborate with creative, high-energy production teams trying to tell unforgettable stories.
