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POONAM SANDHER THAKUR

Mumbai

Summary

Creative Director and Show Runner with 15+ years of experience across television, OTT platforms, large-scale live events, and branded content. Known for leading marquee non-fiction formats, award shows, and reality series with strong creative vision and executional excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Leadership

Freelance
01.2013 - Current
  • Creative Director - Laughter Chefs (2024-Ongoing)
  • Creative Director - House Party (Netflix Pilot)
  • Show Runner & Creative Director - Hip Hop India (Amazon MiniTV)
  • Show Runner & Creative Director - Zee Rishtey Awards 2024
  • Creative Director - Dance+ (Disney+ Hotstar)
  • Creative Director - Fear Factor India (Seasons 10 & 11)
  • Creative Director - Mujhse Shaadi Karoge (Bigg Boss Franchise)
  • Creative Director - Dance Deewane Juniors (Colors)
  • Creative Director & Show Producer - Facebook Social for Good (Live Event)

Executive Producer, Non-Fiction

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Dance India Dance (Seasons 2, 3 & 4)
  • Zee Rishtey Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Gold Awards
  • Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - Singing Super Star
  • Zee Diwali & Holi Events, Logo Launch Events

Education

Master's - Media & Communication (Audio-Visual)

Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication
Pune

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Mithibai College of Arts

Skills

  • Creative Direction
  • Show Running
  • Non-Fiction & Reality TV
  • Live Events
  • OTT & Broadcast
  • Format Development
  • Team Leadership

Professional Highlights

  • Led and creatively helmed flagship award shows including Zee Rishtey Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Gold Awards, and large-scale network celebrations.
  • Show Runner and Creative Director for marquee non-fiction IPs such as Dance India Dance, Dance+, Dance Deewane Juniors, Fear Factor India, Nach Baliye, and Box Cricket League.
  • Delivered high-impact content across leading platforms including Netflix, Amazon MiniTV, Disney+ Hotstar, Colors (Viacom18), Zee TV, Star Plus, Star Bharat, Facebook Live, and Dangal TV.

Personal Information

Title: Creative Director | Show Runner | Executive Producer (Non-Fiction & Live Events)

Timeline

Creative Leadership

Freelance
01.2013 - Current

Executive Producer, Non-Fiction

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2013

Master's - Media & Communication (Audio-Visual)

Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication

Master of Arts - Philosophy

Mumbai University

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Mithibai College of Arts
POONAM SANDHER THAKUR