Manish Nirwal Email & Phone Number

Hello, I'm Manish Nirwal, a seasoned professional in the entertainment industry with expertise in production, directing, photography, and television show creation. With over two decades of experience, I have collaborated with renowned brands and delivered impactful content that resonates with audiences.I began my journey as a production assistant in 1997, quickly advancing to become the Production Manager at Channel V, where I successfully handled production for all their shows. This role showcased my exceptional organizational and managerial abilities.Venturing into AD films, I had the privilege of assisting top industry professionals and working on prestigious brands such as Pepsi, Yamaha, McDonald's, Dominos, Samsung, Panasonic, Honda, and Axe Deo, contributing to their successful campaigns.In the realm of directing, I collaborated with major brands like Star TV and Sony TV to create compelling promotional campaigns for movies like Slumdog Millionaire, Rock On, Wanted, and EMI, showcasing my creative vision and storytelling abilities.My passion for photography led me to be selected for the esteemed Magnum Photography Workshop in Toronto in 2011. I have worked on diverse assignments, including a Coffee Table Book for MasterChef India and collaborations with Tata, Yash Birla, Bipasha Basu, Sanjeev Kapoor, and Food Food Channel. My photographs have been showcased in exhibitions at the renowned Delhi Habitat Centre.Recently, worked on a Netflix project 'IRL' (In Real Love), an unscripted show launched in April 2023, and a digital film for Godrej Properties, allowing me to stay at the forefront of the industry.In the television space, I specialize in directing one-hour stand-alone story format shows. Notable projects include 'Love by Chance' (UTV Bindass), 'Ye hai Ashiqui' (UTV Bindass), 'Mujhe Pankh De Do' (Life OK), 'Yeh Jawaani ta ra ri ri' (Channel V), 'Twist waala love' (Channel V), and 'Hum Saaf Saaf Hai' (Colors). These shows have connected with audiences on an emotional level, showcasing my storytelling prowess.I have also directed music videos for renowned artists like Agnee, Papon, and upcoming talents 'Troy and Arif'. Additionally, I directed a cover version of the popular film song 'Babuji Dheere chalna'. I have successfully produced and directed a TV commercial for JWT, Delhi.Looking forward, I am excited to explore new creative ventures, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and continue crafting compelling stories that leave a lasting impact on audiences.

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  May 2013 - Present - Mumbai Area, India

  Started out as a production assistant way back in 1997 and within a year I joined Channel V as theirProduction Manager where I was handling production for all their shows.After that, I had a brief stint assisting some of the best names in the AD film world, working onprestigious brands like Pepsi, Yamaha, McDonalds, Dominos, Samsung, Panasonic, Honda, Axe Deo –to name a few.I then moved on to directing spots for television channels and feature films. During this time, I haveworked with big brands like Star TV and Sony TV. Some of the feature films that I have donepromotional campaigns for include Slumdog Millionaire, Rock On, Wanted, EMI.I am also a photographer. In 2011, I was selected for the Magnum Photography Workshop in Toronto.My first big break in photography was a Coffee Table Book for Masterchef India, followed by variousphotography assignments with Tata, Yash Birla, Bipasha Basu, Sanjeev Kapoor, Food Food channel etc.I have also held exhibitions of my photographs in Delhi.Currently, I am into Directing TV shows. Some of the shows I have directed recently include SavdhanIndia (Life OK), Jaan (Life OK), Mujhe Pankh De Do (Life OK - a series about women achievers), YehJawaani (Channel V), Love by Chance (Bindass), Yeh hai Ashiqui(Bindass), Twist Waala Love (Channel V). Also Produced and Directed a TVC recently for JWT, Delhi.