Maneesh Verma Email and Phone Number
20+ years of extensive experience leading performing arts and media projects. I'm a National School of Drama graduate with strong entrepreneurial & creative acumen. Major interest and strength lie in developing new concepts. Proven expertise in scripting, storytelling, direction, video production, project management, & budgeting.Born and raised in Delhi, I began my acting career in 1996 and have since performed in over 60 major productions. My roles include August: Osage County, Boiled Beans on Toast, Prometheus Bound, and several Shakespearean plays like A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Much Ado About Nothing. I’ve collaborated with directors such as Stephan Shuck, Rob Clair, Peter James, and Naseeruddin Shah.For the past 12+ years, I’ve expanded into writing, directing, and producing through Collective Madness Studios. I’ve adapted over 8 scripts and developed 15+ projects in genres like musical, drama, and comedy. Recently, I wrote and directed Jump, a black comedy about mental health, commissioned by the Serendipity Arts Festival. As a producer, I’ve planned and executed 250+ performances and participated in major theatre festivals across India.In 2002, I moved to Mumbai and transitioned into film. I’ve acted in projects such as Yodha, Ajeeb Daastaans, Bob Biswas, Gunjan Saxena, Dhadak, and Halla Bol. Since 2007, I’ve also worked as a corporate trainer, delivering programmes for companies like Goldman Sachs, Apple, Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch, UBS, Microsoft, and Barclays, with global experience in cities like Dubai, Japan, Hong Kong, and New York.In 2018, I have written and co-directed "Shireen Shah" for Zee5, leading me to explore film further. I recently co-produced the short film 1924 and am working on screenplays for several other short films and a feature film based on Jump.In 2021, I co-founded Ekalavya Art with the Drama Schools Mumbai Foundation, an e-learning platform for high-quality acting training. Driven by a passion for design and technology, I’ve self-trained as a web designer, creating over 25 live websites, and my adventurous side led me to become a certified professional mountaineer through the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in 2022.I’m busy living life, creating art, and telling stories!
Ekalavya Art
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Creative ProducerEkalavya Talks Oct 2022 - PresentMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaA YouTube channel and podcast about artists' creative and professional journeys to inspire the next generation.- Strategised the podcast format, structure, & content.- Produced 1st series of 9 high quality podcast episodes.- Produced 60+ short form content.- Strategised & developed YouTube channel branding.- Planned & executed end-to-end pre & post production processes.
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Co-FounderEkalavya Art Apr 2020 - PresentMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaBuilding Ekalavya and empowering 4000+ active learners with 100% positive learner feedback. -
Executive HeadEkalavya Art Apr 2021 - Sep 2023Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaHelped Ekalavya launched MVP and worked closely with other co-founders to establish the whole organisation, business processes, and daily operations.- Developed a 5-year business plan, securing 1.5 crore in funding.- Led a team of 10+, with 35% faster project execution.- Streamlined business operations to reduce project costs by 25%.- Established and maintained a strong brand identity.- Launched MVP with a product line of 8 courses.- Led digital & organic marketing… Show more Helped Ekalavya launched MVP and worked closely with other co-founders to establish the whole organisation, business processes, and daily operations.- Developed a 5-year business plan, securing 1.5 crore in funding.- Led a team of 10+, with 35% faster project execution.- Streamlined business operations to reduce project costs by 25%.- Established and maintained a strong brand identity.- Launched MVP with a product line of 8 courses.- Led digital & organic marketing campaigns - Led the product team, saving 50% on platform launch costs. Show less -
Creative ProducerEkalavya.Art Jul 2020 - Aug 2023Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaIndia's best & one of its kind not-for-profit acting & theatre e-learning platform.- Produced 8 high-quality courses, 24+ hours of engaging content.- Produced over 800 minutes of organic media content.- Established an in-house shooting setup & led a team of 20+.- Optimised production processes & budgets to reduce content creation time by 25% & cutting costs by 50%- Collaborated with facilitators & content writers for an active learning experience. -
Creative Producer & Co-FounderCollective Madness Studios Oct 2014 - PresentMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaA multi-potentialite studio exploring stories & collaborations across Theatre, Design & Media.- Produced a short film, “1924: The Kakori Project.”- Produced a thriller, “Shireen Shah," streaming on Zee5.- Produced a site-specific performance, "JUMP,” commissioned by Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa.- Conceptualised, developed, and produced 15+ theatre projects in multiple genres like drama, musical, thriller, comedy, etc. - Planned & executed over 250+ performances across… Show more A multi-potentialite studio exploring stories & collaborations across Theatre, Design & Media.- Produced a short film, “1924: The Kakori Project.”- Produced a thriller, “Shireen Shah," streaming on Zee5.- Produced a site-specific performance, "JUMP,” commissioned by Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa.- Conceptualised, developed, and produced 15+ theatre projects in multiple genres like drama, musical, thriller, comedy, etc. - Planned & executed over 250+ performances across India, participating in India’s major theatre festivals like META, Bharangam, Prithvi, Rangashankara, etc.- Executed India's first successful art-based crowd-funding campaign for the musical “A Kind of True Story.” Show less -
Script Writing & DirectionCollective Madness Studios Oct 2014 - PresentMumbai, Maharashtra, India- Wrote & directed the two-actor black comedy “Jump.” - Script & direction for Hindi short film “Bahist,” in pre-production- Wrote & co-directed the thriller “Shireen Shah,” streaming on Zee5- Led a writer’s team for an Hindi musical, “A Kind of True Story.”- Co-written & co-directed a Hindi musical for kids, “Dhara Ki Kahani.”- Hindi adaptation of Ayn Rand’s “Night of January 16th.” -
Creative ProducerThe Drama School, Mumbai - India Dec 2015 - May 2020Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaA Mumbai-based drama school, forging a new generation of theatre makers, actors, & creators.- Produced 4 theatrical projects.- Planned & executed 40+ performances.- Reduced year-on-year production budget by 20%- Stratagised and executed marketing & promotional campaigns.- Set up efficient production processes. -
Performance ConsultantCsw Associates Inc. Jan 2007 - Mar 2020United StatesCSW Associates Inc. is a leading global consulting firm focused on diversity and inclusion for today’s workforce. With teams in 23 global locations, we conduct hundreds of interactive workshops each year with leading corporations and academic institutions. Our unique approach to tackling provocative issues delivers robust learning and lasting organizational change.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maneesh Verma
What company does Maneesh Verma work for?
Maneesh Verma works for Ekalavya Art
What is Maneesh Verma's role at the current company?
Maneesh Verma's current role is Writer, Director, Creative Producer. Co-founder @ Ekalavya Art & Collective Madness Studios. Exploring collaborations across Media, Theatre & Design. National School of Drama graduate with strong entrepreneurial mindset..
What schools did Maneesh Verma attend?
Maneesh Verma attended National School Of Drama, Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering, Nehru Institute Of Mountaineering, Hansraj College.
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