Resume
Education
1997-2007
Jankidevi Public School, Mumbai
ICSE
2008-2011
Podar International School, Mumbai
IGCSE
2011-2013
Podar International School, Mumbai
A Level (Cambridge International Examination (CIE))
2013-2016
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Pune
Undergraduate
Internships
2014
QTP (Q Theatre Productions)
Involved in writing copy for upcoming plays,
social media marketing, writing the trailers
for upcoming plays, helping with the
production of plays, etc.
2014
Thespo
Social Media Marketing for the youth theatre
festival.
2015
Atul Sabharwal
Research/Script Assistant
Skills
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Screenwriting
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Content Creation
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Film Direction
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Post Production
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Creative Production
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Communication Skills
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Filmmaking
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Research
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Ideation
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Trends
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Podcast Production
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Hosting
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Film Criticism
Work Experience
Supari Studios | 2016 | Writer
Created pitch decks for ad films for several clients. Ideation on the creative choices for eye catching ad films.
Wrote two animated comedy shows from concept to screenplay.
DissContent | 2017 - Present | Founder
A YouTube channel and Independent Film Production house featuring Video essays, short films, animated videos and 'The DissContent Podcast' around Films and pop culture. The podcast has over 130 episodes featuring award winning guests from the Indian film industry including screenwriters, directors and film critics.
As a founder of the channel, I have also executed the social media pages - including editing reels from podcast episodes, short films and others with a priority for snappy, direct engagement with the viewers. These have garnered views from a few thousand to over 100k.
Dice Media | 2019 - 2023 | Screenwriter / Post-Production (Freelance)
Co-Wrote three web shows for Dice Media - an industry leader in the Indian digital content space. This included a Crime-Comedy titled 'Tailored', a Sci Fi Rom Com series titled 'Bae Control' and 'Clutch' (India's First Gaming Show).
'Bae Control' (I also worked as a Post-Production Supervisor and Associate Director on the show) released in April 2020 and received over 9 Million views.
'Clutch' (released in 2021) received over 25 Million views.
Yippie Kay Yay Productions | 2018 - 2023 | Screenwriter / Researcher (Freelance)
In early 2018 I had the opportunity to work as a researcher for Award Winning Film-Maker Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class Of 83, Jubilee, Berlin) as a researcher on several areas of historical significance. This was executed for the explicit goal of extracting accurate information to be converted into cinematic fiction.
In 2020 I wrote a feature film titled 'Disco' on the music industry in 80's India (In pre-production).
Between 2021 & 2023 I co-wrote the story, screenplay and dialogue for a political spy drama titled 'The Amritsar Falcon' Commissioned, (In pre-Production)
Rusk Media | 2024 | Creative Consultant / Writer
Worked on the creative direction and writing of several shows of varying genres, created specifically to the requirements of leading Streaming services. This included conceptualization, script selection, creation of writer's rooms and detailed pitch decks.
Applause Entertainment | Dec 2024 - Present | Writer
Co-Writing a long form series for Applause Entertainment as a Freelance Screenwriter.
Applause Entertainment is one of the largest Film and Series Production companies with shows like 'Black Warrant' (Netflix) and Scam 1992 (Sony)
Independent FilmMaker | 2016 - Present
2016: 'CowMan' (Short Film) as Writer / Director. Winner of 'Short Of The Month' on SHORTED.com (The largest platform for Short Film Distribution in India).
2022: Machraja (Short Film) as Creative Producer. Winner of Best Film at Mumbai Indie Film Society.
2023: Hantu (Feature Film) as Co-Director. Started its Festival Run at Jagran film festival (run by one of the most widely read newspapers in India).
2024: A Happy Couple (Short Film) as Writer, Director, Editor and Producer.