Dinesh Sudarshan Soi

Dinesh Sudarshan Soi is an Indian screenwriter, director, producer, entrepreneur and renowned former casting director who has made a significant impact on the Indian entertainment industry through his diverse creative contributions and visionary storytelling.

Born on May 17, 1984, in Kalanaur, Punjab, Dinesh possesses strong academic credentials, including ACCA (I) from the United Kingdom, an M.Com, and an MBA in Marketing. Before entering the entertainment industry, he served as a professor in S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. However, his passion for storytelling and cinema led him to pursue a creative career.

Dinesh began his journey as a director of music videos and quickly gained recognition for his distinctive visual style and emotional depth. He has directed over 100 music videos, many of which achieved millions of views and trended on YouTube. Among his most notable works are Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara, featuring veteran actress Padmini Kolhapure, and Baarish, starring Pranutan Bahl, both widely appreciated for their storytelling and cinematic presentation.

Expanding beyond music videos, Dinesh transitioned successfully into fiction filmmaking. His first English short film as writer, director, and producer, Lights, Camera, Lies, starring Karishma Lala Sharma, was released on July 1, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. His second short film, The Water Kingdom, starring Rahul Dev, was released on January 16, 2026, on Apple TV and YouTube Movies (Google Play). The fi…