Vibhu Kashyap

• Directed feature film 'DIAL 1975', showcasing journey of India's first wireless telephone, featuring performances by Kay Kay Menon, Kriti Kulhari, and Pravesh Rana. Produced by Spherecho Productions.

• Directed web show 'Tatlubaaz', a comic thriller set in Banaras, featuring Dheeraj Dhoopar, Nargis Fakhri, Divya Agarwal, Zeeshan Qadri, Akashdeep Arora. Successfully launched on 25th October 2023 on EpicOn OTT, produced by 9pm Films.

• Directed a compelling segment of the 'NRI WIVES - Grey Stories' anthology movie, showcasing cinematic storytelling in Seattle, Washington. Premiered in PVR Cinemas on May 26, 2023, with an upcoming release on a leading OTT platform.

Director - Documentary

• Spearheaded and Directed "Watering the Grassroots," a 30-minute documentary on micro-finance for impoverished women in India, commissioned by the Ministry of External Affairs' Public Diplomacy Department. Government of India.
• Directed "Irani Café... A Legacy Lost," a 6-minute documentary selected for entry at the 2002 Amsterdam Film Festival.
• Collaborated with director Vikas Desai on a 15-minute documentary supporting the India Education Initiative (I.E.I), a project by 'Pratham' NGO aimed at educational outreach for India's underprivileged.

Director: TV Shows

Expertly directed numerous high-profile television series including

'Shapath' (LifeOK), 'Mann Mein Vishwas Hai' (Sony TV), 'Aahat' (Sony

TV), 'Gumrah' (Channel [V]), 'Savdhan India' (LifeOK), 'Crime Patrol

(Sony TV), and 'Hoshiyar' (ANDTV).

• 'Asur - Welcome to the Darkside' released on 3rd March 2020, main cast being Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, Amey Wagh, Sharib Hashmi, Meyang Chang along with a big ensemble cast. Creatively supervised the entire process of creation, from scripting to masters' delivery. Also, 2nd Unit Director of the show along with writing additional dialogues. Actively involved in creating marketing pegs, promos and PR strategy for the show. ASUR Season 2 - Wrote, developed and did the entire shoot planning. - An 8-part action series, 'Crackdown directed by Apoorva Lakhia (Cast: Saquib Salim, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rajesh Tailang, Iqbal Khan, etc), "Yo Ke Hua Bro" (starring: Shamita Shetty, Aparshakti Khurana) and "Time Out" (Starring: Tahir Raj Bhasin and Sarah Jane Dias). "It's Not That Simple - Season 2" (Swara Bhaskar, Sumit Vyas, Purab Kohli) Also launched AVOD shows "Khwabon ke Parindey" and "Sumer singh files - Girlfriends".

• Developed high-performing teams to consistently exceed goals, drive revenue and expand markets.
• Analysed market trends to inform product development and competitive strategy.
• Facilitated discussions with Netflix, SonyLiv, and Lionsgate for potential show collaborations.
• Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.

• Creative Producer for the critically acclaimed film "Bhaiyaji," featuring Manoj Bajpayee and helmed by director Apoovr Singh Karki, An SSO and BSL Production. Release date of May 24, 2024. Now available on Zee5 OTT.

• To Farah Khan, Nagesh Kukunoor, Bardroy Baretto and Vikas Desai.
• Second assistant director on Farah Khan's star-studded blockbuster 'Main Khoon Na,' backed by Red Chillies Entertainment. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Amrita Rao, Naseeruddin Shah and others.
• 1st Assistant Director for Nagesh Kukunoor's critically acclaimed and National Award-winning films "Dor" and "Iqbal."
• Played a pivotal role as First Assistant Director on Bardroy Baretto's debut feature "Nachom-ia Kumpasar" a triple National Award winner and OSCAR-shortlisted film in 2016.
• Collaborated with director Vikas Desai on the one-hour Star Best Seller episode "Bank Balance," produced by Durga Khote Productions. Assisted in the creation of "Jannat Talkies," a two-hour tele-film adaptation of "Cinema Paradiso," for DD-2 under Bombay Talkie.

IPL - SetMax/ Viacom 18 / Mumbai

• Post Producer for Set MAX on DLF Indian Premier League's first and second seasons, ensuring dynamic and engaging cricket coverage and packages.
• Creatively directed the International "Road Safety World Series 2022" for Viacom18, showcasing cricket icons such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara.

• Directed a diverse portfolio of ad films for prestigious clients including Carl Zeiss, Rite-bite, Western Union, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IFCI, and Postal Life Insurance (Government of India).
• Orchestrated high-caliber corporate films for Mankind Pharma, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
• Developed and directed a 32-episode "Business Etiquette" series for TATA SKY, enhancing corporate skillsets.
• Created a compelling brand film for Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, highlighting core values and enhancing brand identity. Also wrote the Company Anthem.
• Led conceptualization and direction of Kotak Group's pre-placement and induction videos, optimizing the onboarding experience.
• Directed award-winning audio-visuals for Surf Excel, recognised with three SILVER Emvies for excellence in advertising.
• Produced corporate films for Mahindra Navistar, highlighting brand leadership and innovation.
• Directed a fictional corporate narrative for ELF Total's Tractagri , merging storytelling with brand marketing.
• Helmed Volta's corporate film, underscoring their expertise in crane technology.
• Directed an extensive training film for Centurion Bank of Punjab, supporting employee development.
• Created a corporate film for Shoppers Stop, recognized as a case study at Harvard Business School.
• Led the production of corporate films for Bajaj Allianz , supporting recruitment and corporate identity.
• Directed a series of 8 films for Manikchand Dhariwal Group, spanning various sectors.
• Crafted an engaging corporate film for ICICI Bank's agri-sector, highlighting rural financial outreach.
• Directed an in-depth 45-minute training film for One Source, ICICI Bank's BPO arm, to boost employee performance.

• Wrote additional dialogues for the Iconic show "Asur".
• Crafted the iconic jingle for Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, enhancing brand recognition through engaging lyrics which eventually became the company's anthem.
• Composed a culturally resonant song for the Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai, showcasing the city's vibrancy.
• Penned the lyrical song for the Hindi film "Couching Tiger Mannu," contributing to its storytelling.
• Authored memorable TV commercial scripts for Linc Starline pens and LUX Cotswool, the latter achieving a 13-year run on Indian television featuring Satish Kaushik.
• Developed persuasive advertising scripts for ADD Diamond roller pen, ADD Presto pen, and Beckseal Epoxy Putty, driving product marketing strategies.