ABOUT ME Creative Producer/Director Experienced Creative Director/Producer with a 12+ years’ experience & demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Television, Hindi writing, Video Editing, and Video Production. Strong media and communication professional with a PG focused in Films & Television from Mumbai Educational Trust, Bandra, Mumbai. My wit is my wisdom. My excellence is in understanding people and make content for them, wherever I am. I have thorough knowledge of Hindi content and world cinema as well. I also have been driving growth for organizations with the help of creative ideas, data points and content amalgamation.
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Vishal Pahuja
Senior Manager- Programming
Mumbai
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
IN10 Media GroupMumbai
Sr. Manager
05.2020 - Current
Job overview
- I joined launch team of IN10 network’s movie channel ‘Filamchi Bhojpuri’
- The channel is available on DD Free Dish along with all major DTH and MSOs
- My key role is to understand the market & competition and achieve sustainable business with help of programming ideas, FPC plotting, analyzing trends & grow viewership
- I also look after channel look & feel along with promo ideation, shoots and post production along with calendar specials
- I am also helping in original programming of Nazara TV (Hindi GEC on DD Free Dish) where my recently conceptualised show “Do Chutki Sindoor” goes on-air on 19th June 2023.
Yashi Films Pvt. LtdMumbai
Content Head
01.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- My second stint with the production house, I was looking after content for television, web, YouTube & films
- I spearheaded content for their first web series- Lanka Mein Danka (Bhojpuri) for Chaupal OTT app, along with 2 non fiction shows for Jio Studios
- I also creatively directed5th International Bhojpuri film Awards in Singapore, held in December 2019
- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVu-KIQbgDc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngR88ojrs9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iea6Hy6I8kA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnllLjC6_ys
EZmall.com, Zee Media Pvt. Ltd
Supervising Producer
04.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- NCR
- EZMall is a shopping destination started with a vision - to bring access to products that can create and fulfil aspirations of billion hearts! A Zee Media initiative, EZmall has broken clichéof homeshopping in India with world class content and curated products
- As the only Supervising producer I was managing content team of 16 professionals, under guidance of our CEO- Amit Bansal (Ex-Flipkart)
- My key responsibilities were:
- To identify and create engaging content for audience
- Look & Feel of channel, which includes packaging as well as content
- Tentpole show creation and identifying correctpitch
- Online direction and guidance to producers to produce quality content for both T.V& Web
- Links: https://www.facebook.com/EZMallShopping/videos/517095875325410/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AuC9YAzZLk&list=PLolBaZUT69UDzj3ZtYJ4N4C3zvgamuKIt
Shop CJ Pvt. Ltd, Star CJMumbai
Senior Producer
12.2014 - 03.2017
Job overview
- India’s first premium shopping channel, started By Star India and Korean giant CJO shopping, to cater Indianaudience
- My key responsibilities there were:
- Producing live shows and online direction- multi camera set-up
- Create concepts and weave into a fulfilling shopping experience
- Shoot with celebrity chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor, Harpal Singhetc.
Yashi Films Pvt. LtdMumbai
Creative Head
04.2012 - 12.2014
Job overview
- A production house which has produced over 2000 epsiodes for television channels like Big Magic, Big Magic Ganga, Spark Punjabi, Zee Paurvaiya and many more
- I headed creative for the production house and produced shows in very stringent budgets
- I have developed game shows, talent shows andmany singing shows for the production house, some of which are:
- Ideate and developed Hindustan ka Big Star for Big Magic- 26episodes
- Ideate and developed Big Memsaab- 3 seasons with 50 episodeseach
- Created BigTop 20, chartbuster countdown show with comical thread
- Created special events like- Holi, Dussehra, Diwali etc
- Created live show from Ranchi with over 10k audience and 6 performers
- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO7D7HiV2TY
Wizcraft Entertainment IndiaMumbai
Producer/Supervisor
Job overview
- For first ever celebrity singing reality show, which included Kapil Sharma, Ragini Khanna, Sachin Pilgaonkar etc
- I was looking for the reality part of the show, which included Saturday special episodes and special event
- Helping post production of special episodes andreality portions in the episode
- Shoot bytes of contestants and guests
- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTfOe26Xejk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nS8YmJLY6g
Reality
Job overview
- Producer for first ever musical band singing reality show, which included now superhit singers like, Amit Mishra, Shasha, Jasraj etc
- I also directed a music video for the band Jashan
- Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84ApDu8WFZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsGXaJUQPZk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUptLwrrBoY
Star Ya Rockstar
Post/ Reality Producer
09.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
Idea Rocks India Encompass MediaMumbai
Reality Producer
09.2009 - 02.2010
Job overview
TV & FilmsMumbai
Freelancer
09.2007 - 08.2009
Job overview
- As a freelancer for various positions which include, Reality Director for Bonnie Jain productions, Assistant director for TVCs like Emami, Wockhardt & Libero for Collage communications, acted in shows like Kumkum, Dahej etc
- Acted in RGV films andmade corporate films for Hyundai & Wockhardt
- Volunteered for Each One- Teach One.
Education
Mumbai Educational TrustBandra, Mumbai
Masters from Films & Television Programming
11.2005 - 7 2007
University Overview
Pacific Institute of Management Studies
University Overview
Pacific Commerce College
University Overview
GPA: 64%, 1
Hindi Writing
Editing- FCP
Concept Development
Online Direction
Team Management
Content Creation
Agility
5D Videography
Skills
Video Production
Creative writing
Film production
Script-writing
Communication
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Timeline
Sr. Manager
IN10 Media Group
05.2020 - Current
Content Head
Yashi Films Pvt. Ltd
01.2018 - 05.2020
Supervising Producer
EZmall.com, Zee Media Pvt. Ltd
04.2017 - 01.2018
Senior Producer
Shop CJ Pvt. Ltd, Star CJ
12.2014 - 03.2017
Creative Head
Yashi Films Pvt. Ltd
04.2012 - 12.2014
Post/ Reality Producer
Star Ya Rockstar
09.2011 - 01.2012
Reality Producer
Idea Rocks India Encompass Media
09.2009 - 02.2010
Freelancer
TV & Films
09.2007 - 08.2009
Mumbai Educational Trust
Masters from Films & Television Programming
11.2005 - 7 2007
Producer/Supervisor
Wizcraft Entertainment India
Reality
Pacific Institute of Management Studies
6 2005
Pacific Commerce College