Advait Chandan

Based in Mumbai

Advait Chandan is a filmmaker, writer and commercial director whose work spans feature films, advertising and branded content. Known for his emotionally grounded storytelling and performance-driven direction, he creates films that balance cinematic craft with relatable human narratives.

Advait began his career in the film industry as an assistant director before making his directorial debut with the feature film Secret Superstar (2017), starring Zaira Wasim and Aamir Khan. The film received critical and commercial acclaim for its heartfelt storytelling and nuanced performances. He later directed Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), further establishing his work in long-form narrative filmmaking.

Alongside feature films, Advait has directed advertising campaigns and branded films such as Technology Se Rishta Jodo for Reliance Digital, #MeraWalaMood for Asian Paints, Make Every MOOV Count! Charged for Moov, and #ZindagiKeLiyeSIP for HDFC, among others. Over the years, he has also collaborated with brands including Dream11, Google, Coca-Cola, ICICI Bank, Airtel, Amazon, Flipkart and Tata Tea.

His commercial work reflects the same emphasis on character, performance and emotional authenticity that defines his feature films, creating narratives that are both engaging and relatable.

Across formats, Advait approaches filmmaking with a strong focus on story, collaboration and performance. His work is characterised by understated direction, authentic emotions and a cinematic sensibility that brings depth and humanity to every project.