Ram
Madhvani

Ram’s journey of telling stories began with commercials. Ads are and will always be his first love. Through the years, he has had the joy of expressing himself in every format and excels in understanding clients and consumer needs while reinventing himself with every project.

He is a creator, director & producer. He is one of the few directors who have received a National Award for his film Neerja, an International Emmy nomination for his series Aarya, and two Cannes Advertising Awards for his commercials. The importance of creating a seamless vision for a brand is an inherent part of Ram’s creative journey, and applying his vision and craft to building a brand's DNA has earned him many accolades. While Happy Dent won many awards the most coveted one being a Cannes. As a creator, he changed the landscape of advertising with this ad, and to date, it remains one of the most iconic films in Indian advertising. The ad completely transformed the brand’s sales charts, which skyrocketed, making it an extremely fulfilling achievement for him as a creator.

Beyond this, he is also the mastermind behind iconic ads such as Adidas with Sachin Tendulkar, Forte - Organ Donation (which also won a Cannes Award), and all the major Airtel campaigns—starting with Har Friend Zaroori Hota Hai to the present day. He takes a 360-degree approach to each brand, seamlessly blending advertising, marketing, and craft.

Ram is also acclaimed for his National Award-winning Hindi feature film Neerja, starring Sonam Kapoor and Shabana Azmi. Under Ram Madhvani Films, Ram and Amita created the International Emmy-nominated series Aarya, starring Sushmita Sen. The first season premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 19 June 2020, followed by Season 2 on 10 December 2021. His Hindi feature film Dhamaka, starring Kartik Aaryan and Mrunal Thakur, was released globally on Netflix on 19 November 2021 and was listed among the five action films to stream by The New York Times in December 2021. The highly anticipated Aarya Season 3 was released in two parts on 3 November 2023 and 9 February 2024, captivating audiences worldwide. Currently, all seasons are streaming globally on Hulu, further solidifying Ram Madhvani's reputation as a prominent figure in Indian cinema and streaming content.

Ram is now set to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming release, The Waking of a Nation. This ground breaking show explores a pivotal event in Indian history.

Ram would like his epitaph to read: “He died of an overdose. An overdose of cinema”