Abhishek Varman

Based in Mumbai

Abhishek Varman, a Mumbai native and Bachelor in Architecture, began his career as an assistant director, collaborating with noted filmmakers such as Raj Kanwar, Ashutosh Gowariker, and Karan Johar on their feature films.

A Director at Dharma 2.0—the advertising arm of Dharma Productions, Abhishek has carved a niche in the ad world for his consistent high-aesthetic, celebrity-driven commercials.

Some of his notable ad works include Malabar ft. Alia Bhatt, Rungta Steel ft. Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor, Visa ft. Vicky Kaushal, and Flipkart ft. Alia Bhatt. He has also helmed campaigns for brands like Philips, Vivo, Hyundai, Spotify, and Samsung, with standout films such as Mohey ft. Alia Bhatt and Sugar ft. Ranveer Singh

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Outside advertising, Abhishek made his feature film debut with 2 States (2014), adapted from Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling novel, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Director and achieved both critical and commercial success, followed by the ensemble period romantic drama Kalank (2019).

Social Media Handles:

• Instagram - @abhivarman

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