December 7, 2024
Dinesh Sudarshan Soi

Dinesh Sudarshan Soi

Mumbai : Dinesh Sudarshan Soi is a renowned Indian filmmaker who specializes in music videos. He has directed more than 70 music videos, and some of his most notable works include “Baarish”, “Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara”, “Sohna Sohna Munda”, “Tum Kaho Toh” and “Dil Tune Toda Hai”. Born on May 17, 1984, in Kalanaur, Punjab, Dinesh was raised in Mohali and holds a degree in ACCA (l) with an M.Com degree and MBA. Although he is qualified in accounting, his passion for music and film led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

Dinesh began his career as a casting director and founded his own casting firm, ‘DS Creations’ in 2002. The firm, which is currently run by his wife Sonia Malhotra Soi and brother Deepak Soi, has three branches: ‘Team DS Creations’, ‘DS Creations Entertainment’, and ‘DS Creations Music’. Dinesh has made a significant impact in the industry, earning recognition from the India Book of Records, Asia Book of Records, and Bravo’s International Book of World Records for his casting work. He was also named ‘Finest Casting Director’ by the Asia Book of Records and was honored with the Best Debutant Director Award at the Dada Saheb Phalke Icon Award Films in 2020 and 2021.

Currently, Dinesh is working alongside co-director Waseem Amrohi on completing the last schedule of his debut Hindi feature film, which is based on the life of Sardar Udham Singh. He is dedicated to bringing his unique vision to the world of film and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the music video and film industry.

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