I was born in Panipat, Haryana, India, and my roots are in theatre with the Katya Ni group in Delhi, where I performed on stages in London, Vancouver, and Dubai. After moving to Mumbai, I worked as an assistant director on films like B.A. Pass and Ghanchakkar and on The Tiger Hunter (a Hollywood production), before transitioning into writing and directing. I co-wrote and directed the 2023 feature Dhak Dhak, which earned me a Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director, and I have since contributed to projects like Bad News. Today I split my time between writing, directing, and developing new storytelling projects across film and television, including work for advertising campaigns and short-form content.

Tarun Dudeja

I was born in Panipat, Haryana, India, and my roots are in theatre with the Katya Ni group in Delhi, where I performed on stages in London, Vancouver, and Dubai. After moving to Mumbai, I worked as an assistant director on films like B.A. Pass and Ghanchakkar and on The Tiger Hunter (a Hollywood production), before transitioning into writing and directing. I co-wrote and directed the 2023 feature Dhak Dhak, which earned me a Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director, and I have since contributed to projects like Bad News. Today I split my time between writing, directing, and developing new storytelling projects across film and television, including work for advertising campaigns and short-form content.

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I was born in Panipat, Haryana, India, and my roots are in theatre with the Katya Ni group in Delhi, where I performed on stages in London, Vancouver, and Dubai. After moving to Mumbai, I worked as an assistant director on films like B.A. Pass and Ghanchakkar and on The Tiger Hunter (a Hollywood production), before transitioning into writing and directing. I co-wrote and directed the 2023 feature Dhak Dhak, which earned me a Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director, and I have since contributed to projects like Bad News.

Today I split my time between writing, directing, and developing new storytelling projects across film and television, including work for advertising campaigns and short-form content.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Writer & Director at Unpaused (Anthology Feature)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Wrote and directed a segment in the anthology feature Unpaused.
Director at Kayali Pulao (Short)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Directed the short Kayali Pulao.
Writer at Twinning with Yourself for Kia Motors
January 1, 2021 - Present
Wrote material for the campaign (Twinning with Yourself) for Kia Motors.
Director at Jugaadistan (Series)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Directed the series Jugaadistan.
Writer & Director at Tasalli Se (Short)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote and directed Tasalli Se (Short).
Director at Dhak Dhak (Feature)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed the feature Dhak Dhak.
Writer at Gift a Book that Keeps on Giving
January 1, 2024 - Present
Wrote the gift/feature book for Amazon India.
Writer at Kia Motors
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Wrote campaign content for 'Twining with Yourself'.
Writer (Co-writer) at Bad News
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Co-wrote the feature film Bad News.
Writer at Gift a Book That Keeps On Giving (Amazon India)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Wrote content for the book/launch campaign.

Education

BSc (Hons) Chemistry at Ramjas College, Delhi University
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Master of Mass Communication at GGS IPU University (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University)
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
BSc (Hons) Chemistry at Ramjas College, Delhi University
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Masters in Mass Communication at GGS IPU University
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Qualifications

Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment