Founder & Director
Devansh Agarwal
A versatile storyteller with over a decade of international experience, Devansh co-founded his production house after mastering narrative craft and production expertise through his NYU Tisch double major in Film & TV and Economics. His impressive portfolio spans Netflix hits like Khufiya (2023), Amazon Prime’s Modern Love: Mumbai (2022), and SonyLIV’s Charlie Chopra series, showcasing his ability to deliver across premier platforms. Having collaborated with visionary directors including Vishal Bhardwaj and Jason Bateman, Devansh brings exceptional editorial sensibility to projects ranging from stylized fiction to NASA documentaries for PBS NOVA. His work extends internationally through VB Music collaborations and productions for Draper Labs, demonstrating remarkable versatility across genres. With mastery over cutting-edge editing suites and a hands-on approach to every production phase, Devansh consistently pushes creative boundaries while maintaining sharp visual clarity and emotional rhythm that defines contemporary storytelling.
Founder & Director
Ghazal Javed
A powerhouse creative leader with over 20 years of industry excellence, Ghazal co-founded her production house while serving as India’s leading Master Puppeteer for Sesame Workshop, performing globally as Chamki on Galli Galli Sim Sim and representing India on Sesame Street USA. Her mainstream cinema credentials include key creative roles in major films like Sam Bahadur, Chhapaak, Raazi, Haider, and Talvar with renowned production houses including RSVP, Fox Star India, and Dharma Productions, collaborating with acclaimed directors Meghna Gulzar, Vishal Bhardwaj, and Gurinder Chadha. Her achievements include the Gold Plaque Award at Hague Film Festival and Special Jury Award at Paryavaran Film Festival. As a Producer for Sesame NY along with IRC, LEGO Foundation and BRAC, her mission-driven work spans refugee camps in Jordan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, with prestigious performances at the UN General Assembly, HBO, and UNESCO. She has collaborated with many National and International celebrities and seamlessly merges purpose with performance across every medium.
OUR TEAM
Head of Production
Siddharth Motwani
A dynamic production leader with over a decade of hands-on expertise, Siddharth serves as Head of Production, having successfully navigated complex projects from ideation to delivery across India’s biggest studios and streaming platforms. His impressive portfolio includes acclaimed projects like Khufiya, Bambai Meri Jaan, Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat, Choked, Chhichhore, Naal, and Sector 36, demonstrating his ability to deliver high-quality content for Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Sony Liv. Having collaborated with renowned banners including Maddock Films, Excel Entertainment, Jar Pictures, Good Bad Films, Vishal Bhardwaj Films, and Nadiadwala Grandson, Siddharth brings deep expertise in budgeting, crew management, and end-to-end production execution. His portfolio spans diverse genres from feature films to documentaries, showcasing remarkable adaptability. Known for his precise planning, resource optimization, and sharp problem-solving instincts, Siddharth ensures each production meets the highest professional standards while maintaining creative flexibility and structured methodology for both large-scale and boutique content projects.
Head of Development
Paras Borgohain
A distinguished screenwriter with extensive international experience, Paras serves as Head of Development after graduating from UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in Professional Screenwriting, bringing a rare blend of literary depth and commercial storytelling prowess. His spec script “Deepest, Darkest or How Not To Lie” earned the prestigious BlueCat Roshan Award for best submission from India, presented by filmmaker Gordy Hoffman, while also securing recognition from Screencraft Fellowship and Scriptapalooza. As an alumnus of the Berlinale Talent Campus (2008), Paras has created compelling content spanning Sesame Street’s Indian production Galli Galli Sim Sim and special segments for American series to nuanced character studies exploring complex human relationships amid sociopolitical turmoil. His current projects include adapting American author Stan Leventhal’s “Skydiving On Christopher Street” for feature film, commissioned Bollywood dramedies, and a renowned animated YouTube series. With his foundation in literature from Delhi University and Television/Video Production diploma from XIC Mumbai, Paras consistently crafts stories that delve into communication complexities with commercial appeal and artistic integrity.
CREATIVE PARTNERS
Golden Jackal Studios thrives on collaboration.
We’re proud to work with a network of talented artists who help bring our vision to life.
We’re proud to work with a network of talented artists who help bring our vision to life.
Debojeet Ray
Cinematographer
A visually compelling cinematographer who honed his craft as assistant cinematographer on acclaimed films Pataakha (2018) and 7 Khoon Maaf (2011). His notable work as cinematographer includes Meenakshi Sundareshwar (2021), Maja Ma, and Bad Newz. His recent projects Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh (2025) and Aap Jaisa Koi (2025) demonstrate his evolution into creating distinctive visual narratives and striking cinematic landscapes that enhance storytelling across diverse genres.
Abhijit Chaudhuri
Cinematographer
A self-taught cinematographer with over 10 years of industry experience, Abhijeet won a prestigious state award for Best Cinematography on 4 Blind Men. His diverse portfolio spans web shows for Sony Liv, TVF, Dice Media, and Amazon Mini TV, plus over 50 commercials for renowned brands. His debut feature 4 Blind Men was acquired by Jio Cinema, showcasing his ability to create compelling visual narratives across multiple platforms and formats while maintaining exceptional technical standards.
Debarpito Saha
Music Composer and Producer
A versatile composer known for his acclaimed background score in Pondicherry (2022), which earned him a Filmfare nomination, and his work on Raat Akeli Hai (2020) and Khufiya (2023). His impressive credits include composing for Vazandar (2016) and Gulabjaam (2018), plus music production for Vishal Bhardwaj’s Kuttey (2023) and the award-winning musical short Fursat (2023). His work consistently demonstrates ability to create emotionally resonant scores across diverse cinematic landscapes.
Mandar Kulkarni
Sound Designer
A veteran sound designer, production sound mixer, and re-recording engineer, Mandar is the founder of Shoralag Studios. His extensive portfolio includes high-profile films like Ugly (2013), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), Faraaz (2022), The Buckingham Murders (2023), Chhalaang (2020), and Omerta (2018). His television work spans acclaimed series including Kohrra (2023), Modern Love: Mumbai (2022), Bombay Begums (2021), and the upcoming Gandhi (2025), demonstrating mastery in creating immersive audio landscapes.
Karishma Sharma
Costume Designer
An accomplished costume designer whose recent credits include Vishal Bhardwaj’s Khufiya (2023), Aasmaan Bhardwaj’s Kuttey (2023), Sitaara, Khauf, and the acclaimed Pataakha (2018). Her portfolio demonstrates expertise in creating authentic period and contemporary looks that enhance character development and narrative authenticity. Karishma’s work consistently showcases her ability to translate director’s vision into compelling visual storytelling through meticulously crafted costume design across diverse film genres.
Dibakar Das
Production Designer
An accomplished Production Designer known for his work on Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha (2022), Ginny Weds Sunny (2020), and Anaarkali of Aarah (2017). His recent credits include Khauf (2025), serving as Associate Art Director on Tanaav (2022–24), and Senior Art Director on Suswagatam Khushamadeed (2025). Dibakar’s work demonstrates his ability to create immersive visual environments that support and enhance storytelling across varied cinematic narratives and genres.
Rachita Singh
Editor
A skilled editor and editorial professional known for her work on major films including Hindi Medium (2017), Raabta (2017), and The Ghazi Attack (2017). She recently contributed as Associate Editor to the upcoming TV series Gandhi (2025) and edited the feature Opium (2022), demonstrating her versatility across both film and television formats while maintaining high editorial standards throughout diverse projects and genres that showcase her technical expertise.
Karanveer Singh
Editor
An experienced editorial professional who served as Associate Editor on major films like Khufiya (2023) and Kuttey (2023), and as Assistant Editor on high-profile projects including Bharat (2019), Student of the Year 2 (2019), Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019), Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020), and Badhaai Do (2022). His extensive experience across mainstream Bollywood productions showcases expertise in commercial filmmaking and narrative construction across diverse storytelling formats.
Swaroopa Sanap
Editor
An editorial professional whose work spans critically acclaimed films like Tumbbad (2018), Love Per Square Foot (2018), and Meenakshi Sundareshwar (2021). Most recently, Swaroopa served as Associate Editor on the TV series Scoop (2023) and is working on the upcoming Gandhi (2025), while also contributing to Dupahiya (2025) and the short film Kuchar (2025). Her work demonstrates versatility across features, series, and short-form content with consistent quality.