Gaurav Shukla
Gaurav Shukla is an acclaimed screenwriter, showrunner, producer, and multiple award-winner with over two decades of experience across television, film, and streaming. Known for his fearless storytelling and genre-defining IPs, Gaurav has created some of India’s most impactful shows, balancing cinematic ambition with mainstream success.
He is the creator, producer, and showrunner of Asur, India’s first mythology-techno thriller and a cult sensation that redefined long-form storytelling. As the producer of Decoupled and other originals, his work spans Netflix, Jiohotstar, and has been celebrated for its originality, cultural relevance, and audience engagement.
In 2022, Gaurav signed a prestigious overall deal with Netflix—one of the rare few in India—cementing his position as a marquee creator with a trusted vision for platform-defining narratives. Through his ventures Madlab Films and Madlab Alpha, he continues to develop high-concept series and theatrical films with global potential.
Gaurav’s journey is marked by creative agility, operational excellence, and deep insight into audience behavior—earning him a distinct voice in shaping the future of India’s content ecosystem.
Mautik Tolia
Mautik Tolia (Director) is the promoter of Bodhitree Multimedia ltd- India’s premier production company with its activities spread across television and OTT content production. Mautik has extensive media & entertainment experience spanning more than two decades. His last held position was with sports broadcaster Neo Sports Broadcast Pvt. Ltd in the capacity of Executive Vice President (Programming & Production). He held this for a period of 12 years and was instrumental in setting up the Sports Network. Prior to Neo, Mautik has worked in television in various capacities having been associated with India’s top media companies notably Nimbus & UTV in the areas of creating, developing, writing & producing television shows. His filmography till date includes more than 100+ shows across various multiple genres and television channels.
Darshana Bhalla
Darshana Bhalla is a distinguished entrepreneur with over two decades of leadership across media, entertainment, and sports, shaping brand narratives, talent ecosystems, and commercial innovations. With an instinct for transformative shifts and strategic discipline, she has consistently built future-ready businesses.
At 28, she co-founded MATES, a pioneering JV with Madison Communication, setting new benchmarks for branded content and celebrity-driven brand strategy. Under her leadership, MATES won multiple National level accolades eg. EMVIES and Abby Awards for media and content innovation.
In 2018, she launched DO IT Talent Ventures with TTS:IO (Rana Kapoor’s family office), catalyzing a scalable Celebrity and IP business aligned with digital transformation. Post-exit, she founded D’Artist Talent Ventures & Universe of Ideas, driving integrated talent, content, and commerce strategies, uniquely blending cultural intelligence with commercial outcomes.
Darshana began her career at Sony Entertainment Television, contributing to the launch of SET MAX, and held formative roles at Indian Express and Get-it Yellow Pages, honing skills in challenger brand growth and revenue innovation.
Her career is defined by visionary thinking, operational precision, and a deep-rooted network across sectors—positioning her as a catalytic leader in India’s evolving cultural economy.
Abhijeet Khuman
Abhijeet Khuman is a writer, director, and producer known for his work across film and web series. An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), he has written several notable projects, including Singham Again (2024), Serious Men (2020), Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side (2020), and The Girl on the Train (2021).
His upcoming work includes King, directed by Siddharth Anand and starring Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan. He also co-wrote Saare Jahan Se Accha, a 1970s-set espionage thriller premiering on Netflix in 2025.
Abhijeet’s directorial work includes the film Kalpavriksha (2016), which won a National Award, and Daivaar (2018). In addition to his creative endeavors, Abhijeet is a partner at Madlab Films, where he also serves as a producer.
Audience taste, especially in india, has evolved rapidly
Gaurav Shukla
Audience taste, especially in india, has evolved rapidly
Abhijeet Khuman
Audience taste, especially in india, has evolved rapidly
Darshana Bhalla
Audience taste, especially in india, has evolved rapidly
Mautik Tolia
