Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Career Reel
My Creative Promise
What I Bring To The Table
Hobbies: -Travelling and Music
Timeline
Generic
GAURAB BHATTACHARJEE

GAURAB BHATTACHARJEE

CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Kolkata

Summary

Dynamic storyteller with over 14 years of hands-on experience in reality television, films, web series, and music videos. From the bustling sets of Zee Bangla to collaborating on compelling narratives with National award-winning Director Srijit Mukherji, I have immersed myself in every aspect of the creative process from concept to cut. Bringing structure to chaos and breathing life into content, seeking to expand horizons in a new workspace with fresh career opportunities and responsibilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

MANAGER, PROMO DIRECTOR AND SENIOR PRODUCER

STAR JALSHA / JIOSTAR
07.2019 - Current
  • Joined Star Jalsha in 2019 as Assistant Manager & Senior Producer in the Creative Communications team.
  • Continued in same role after the brand became Jiostar, currently serving as Manager & Senior Producer and Promo Director.
  • Tailored, scripted, ideated, directed and produced clutter-breaking, and effective launch promos for high-impact show launches.
  • Oversaw the entire pre-production to post-production pipeline: scripting, shoot coordination, editing, audio design, VO scripting, and graphic ideation.
  • Successfully delivered launch campaigns for major shows, including: Falna-Stirring Family Drama, Bhaggyalokkhi-Family Drama, Khukumoni Home Delivery-Exciting Drama Show, Panchami-Supernatural Thriller, Kothha-Emotional Family Drama, Tentulpata-Romantic Comedy Family Show, Chuni Panna-Horror Comedy Launch Campaign, and Superstar Paribar-Nonfiction Game Show Launch Campaign.
  • Directed and produced high-performing marketing campaign films and digital promotional creatives.
  • Personally scripted, ideated, and led end-to-end execution: pre-production, shoot, and post including edit, graphics, audio, and VO scripting.
  • Simultaneously served as Senior Promo Producer for Jalsha Movies, Stars regional movie channel.
  • Produced and edited high-impact Bengali movie promos.
  • Led cross-functional teams: graphics, editors, and audio engineers.
  • Recognitions: Winner of 3 Promax Silver Awards for creativity and campaign effectiveness of Launch promos directed by me.
  • Internally awarded for consistent contribution and leadership.
  • Pandemic Contribution: Maintained creative output during the Covid-19 lockdown by producing promos from home.
  • Post-lockdown, I ideated and scripted comeback campaign films shot with my team to re-engage Star Jalsha's viewership.

Assistant Director

Match Cut Productions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Films where I worked as a member of the directorial team: Vinci Da, Shah Jahan Regency, Gumnami (Dir. Srijit Mukherji).
  • Music Video: Suruchi Sangha Pujo Theme Song.
  • Bahuroopi - (A Netflix Series episode) I worked as part of the directorial team and participated in ideation and shooting.
  • My job role in the above projects includes ideation, pre-production, scripting, shooting, and coordination.

Episode Director

Zee Bangla
05.2010 - 12.2017
  • Started working as assitant director and promoted to Associate directior of Iconic reality shows: Didi No.1, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Dadagiri, Tumi Je Amar, Happy Parents Day
  • My job role included show creation for broadcast: auditions, scriptwriting, shooting, and editing.
  • Special projects: Grand Finales, Pujo Specials, Celebrity Episodes.
  • Also worked as Episode Director of Bengal's most popular reality game show Didi No.1.

Assistant Director

ETV Bangla & Rupashi Bangla
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Promos & Montages for serials Sajhbela and Hath Baralei Bondhu

Education

P.G. Diploma - Media Studies (Film & Television)

University of Calcutta
01.2008 - 01.2010

B.A. - Mass Communication & Journalism (Hons)

Asutosh College
01.2005 - 01.2008

ICSE / ISC -

Salt Lake School
Kolkata, India

Skills

Team Management

Accomplishments

  • All Bengal Inter-Club Yoga Champion - Sub-Junior
  • Former guitarist in a professional band - live shows across cities
  • Winner of 3 Promax Silver Awards
  • Recognized internally for creative excellence and consistent leadership

Career Reel

  • Star Jalsha / JioStar, Manager & Senior Producer, Creative Communications, 09/01/19, Present, Joined Star Jalsha in 2019 as Assistant Manager & Senior Producer in the Creative Communications team., Continued in same role after the brand became Jiostar, currently serving as Manager & Senior Producer., Tailored, scripted, ideated, and produced clutter-breaking and effective launch promos for high-impact show launches., Oversaw the entire pre-production to post-production pipeline: scripting, shoot coordination, editing, audio design, VO scripting, and graphic ideation., Successfully delivered launch campaigns for major shows including: Falna, Bhaggyalokkhi, Khukumoni Home Delivery, Panchami, Kothha, Tentulpata, Chuni Panna, Superstar Paribar., Directed and produced high-performing marketing campaign films and digital promotional creatives., Personally scripted, ideated, and led end-to-end execution: pre-production, shoot, and post including edit, graphics, audio, and VO scripting., Simultaneously served as Senior Promo Producer for Jalsha Movies, Stars regional movie channel., Produced and edited high-impact Bengali movie promos., Led cross-functional teams: graphics, editors, and audio engineers., Winner of 3 Promax Silver Awards for creativity and campaign effectiveness., Internally awarded for consistent contribution and leadership., Maintained creative output during the Covid-19 lockdown by producing promos from home., Post-lockdown, ideated and scripted comeback campaign films shot with my team to re-engage Star Jalsha's viewership.
  • Match Cut Productions Pvt. Ltd., Assistant Director, 05/01/18, Present, Films: Vinci Da, Shah Jahan Regency (Dir. Srijit Mukherji), Web Series: Bahuroopi (Viacom18), Music Video: Suruchi Sangha Theme Song, Pre-Production | Art Direction | On-floor Management | Post, Films: Finally Bhalobasha (Anjan Dutt) - AD, Art, Shooting, Shah Jahan Regency, Vinci Da, Bahuroopi - AD, Production & Post
  • Zee Bangla, Episode Director, 05/01/10, 12/31/17, Iconic reality shows: Didi No.1, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Dadagiri, Tumi Je Amar, Happy Parents Day, Show creation to broadcast: Auditions, Scriptwriting, Shooting, Editing, Special projects: Grand Finales, Pujo Specials, Celebrity Episodes
  • ETV Bangla & Rupashi Bangla, Assistant Director, 01/01/10, 12/31/10, Promos & Montages for serials Sajhbela and Hath Baralei Bondhu

My Creative Promise

I believe in building narratives that not only engage but resonate. Every frame I help create is a story waiting to be told with heart, humor, and honesty.

What I Bring To The Table

  • End-to-end production leadership from casting to post
  • Strong creative vision with practical on-ground experience
  • Cross-platform content execution: TV, film, web & promos
  • Collaborator with leading directors, actors & production houses
  • Grounded in storytelling, elevated by hustle

Hobbies: -Travelling and Music

GAURAB BHATTACHARJEE

c/o GAUTAM BHATTACHARJEE

45/2B/1B INDRA BISWAS ROAD, BELGACHIA.

KOLKATA- 700037.

Contact:- 9836727984

Email:- bhattacharya.gaurab52@gmail.com

Timeline

MANAGER, PROMO DIRECTOR AND SENIOR PRODUCER

STAR JALSHA / JIOSTAR
07.2019 - Current

Assistant Director

Match Cut Productions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2018 - 06.2019

Episode Director

Zee Bangla
05.2010 - 12.2017

Assistant Director

ETV Bangla & Rupashi Bangla
01.2010 - 12.2010

P.G. Diploma - Media Studies (Film & Television)

University of Calcutta
01.2008 - 01.2010

B.A. - Mass Communication & Journalism (Hons)

Asutosh College
01.2005 - 01.2008

ICSE / ISC -

Salt Lake School
GAURAB BHATTACHARJEECREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER