I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer based in Mumbai with over 8 years of experience in the film and OTT industry. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), I specialize in bridging the gap between on-location capture and post-production immersion. My recent work includes Vikram Vedha, Freddy, Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Khufiya, She, and Escaype Live. I thrive in challenging environments, manage complex on-location audio setups, and collaborate closely with directors and editors to deliver high-quality, cinema-grade sound. I am passionate about sonic storytelling and am currently open to collaborations on features, series, and high-end commercials.

Siddharth Kushwaha

I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer based in Mumbai with over 8 years of experience in the film and OTT industry. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), I specialize in bridging the gap between on-location capture and post-production immersion. My recent work includes Vikram Vedha, Freddy, Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Khufiya, She, and Escaype Live. I thrive in challenging environments, manage complex on-location audio setups, and collaborate closely with directors and editors to deliver high-quality, cinema-grade sound. I am passionate about sonic storytelling and am currently open to collaborations on features, series, and high-end commercials.

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I’m a Sound Designer and Mixing Engineer based in Mumbai with over 8 years of experience in the film and OTT industry. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), I specialize in bridging the gap between on-location capture and post-production immersion.

My recent work includes Vikram Vedha, Freddy, Mumbai Diaries 26/11, Khufiya, She, and Escaype Live. I thrive in challenging environments, manage complex on-location audio setups, and collaborate closely with directors and editors to deliver high-quality, cinema-grade sound. I am passionate about sonic storytelling and am currently open to collaborations on features, series, and high-end commercials.

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Work Experience

Freelance Location Sound Recordist & Live Sound Engineer at Various Film & Music Projects
January 1, 2016 - June 8, 2024
Recorded high-quality sync sound for feature films, web series, and documentaries. Worked with directors and DOPs to ensure clean dialogue and ambient capture in diverse acoustic environments. Served as FOH engineer for live music performances and corporate events, handling pre-event setup, sound checks, and real-time mixing. Configured and operated DiGiCo SD10, Allen & Heath SQ/GLD, and Avid consoles during performances. Set up and managed Dante networks for multi-room and multi-device setups.
Freelance Sound Designer/ Recordist & Engineer at Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Worked on multiple feature films and web series as a sound recordist, sound designer, and mixing engineer. Designed and mixed immersive soundscapes, ensuring high-quality auditory experiences. Collaborated with directors and post-production teams for seamless audio integration. Provided voice dubbing for multiple projects ensuring accurate lip sync, emotional depth, and character consistency. Specialized in sync sound recording for films, ensuring clear and high-quality dialogue capture. Worked on various production setups, including interviews, BTS content, and live events. Deep understanding of evolving technologies like Dante, MADI, and all industry-standard signal flow technologies. Recorded instruments with various microphone techniques. Worked as freelance live sound engineer & system engineer for live rental companies.
Additional Sound Recordist at Khufiya (Netflix) - 2023
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
On-set sync sound recording for the Netflix feature Khufiya, ensuring clear dialogue capture in diverse, challenging environments. Collaborated with the location sound team to manage microphones, monitoring, and noise control, and supported the post-production audio team during the final mix.
Re-recording Mixer & Sound Designer at Diary of Vinayak Pandit (Film) - 2023
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Led end-to-end post-production audio for the project, including sound design and final mix across 5.1/7.1 workflows, delivering immersive audio for streaming.
Production Sound Mixer & Sound Recordist at Vikram Vedha (Film) - 2022
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Managed sync sound recording for a large-scale action feature; oversaw on-location audio setups, mic selection, and fleet operations; collaborated with editors and the re-recording mixer to ensure clean dialogue for post.
Sound Recordist at Freddy (Film) - 2022
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
On-set recording of dialogue for Disney+ Hotstar feature Freddy; handled multiple locations and dynamic environments while maintaining lip-sync accuracy for post.
Additional Sound Recordist at Lights Out (Film) - 2019
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Provided additional on-set sound support, contributed to capturing dialogue in varied settings and background noise challenges.
Production Sound Mixer (5 Episodes) at 13th: Some Lessons Aren't Taught in School (Series) - 2025
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Production sound mixer for 5-episode OTT series; set up and managed on-location sync sound, coordinating with episode directors and post team.
Production Sound Mixer (6 Episodes) at The Secret of the Shiledars (Series) - 2025
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Production sound mixer for 6-episode series; oversaw on-set audio capture, mic cascading for multi-actor scenes, and post-synchronization readiness.
Sound Recordist at Escaype Live (Disney+ Hotstar) - 2022
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Recorded dialogue for Disney+ Hotstar series; managed on-location capture and clean-ups for post-production.
Sound Recordist (3 Episodes) at Mumbai Diaries 26/11 (Amazon Prime Video) - 2021
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Location sound recording for 3-episode Prime Video series; ensured fidelity of central dialogue in high-tension, realistic hospital environments.
Sound Recordist (2 Episodes) at She (Netflix) - 2020
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Captured dialogue and room-tone across episodes; maintained consistency for lip-sync and dynamic scenes.
Sound Recordist at Hawa Badle Hassu (Film) - 2019
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
On-set sound recording across multiple locations; addressed ambient noise and environment-specific challenges to protect dialogue clarity.
Sync Sound Recordist at TVF Bachelors (TVF) - 2017
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Sync sound recording across episodes; collaborated with creators on comedic timing and dialogue clarity.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor’s in Sound Engineering & Recording at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor's in Sound Engineering & Recording at Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

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