Linesh Desai

Based in Mumbai

Linesh Desai is a Mumbai-based cinematographer and visual artist working across advertising, streaming content, documentaries, and narrative projects. His work is characterised by a naturalistic visual approach, an eye for detail, and imagery that draws from everyday life and human observation.

In advertising, he has collaborated on campaigns such as Taj Mahal Tea, Hershey's, Ashok Leyland – Bada Dost, St. Jude 2025, McDonald's Diwali, Volvo – Bridging the Gender Gap, Bajaj – Aagun Pakhi, Google – Connecting Her (National Girl Child Day), and Birla Nu Pipes, among many others.

Alongside commercials, Linesh has worked on streaming and long-form projects such as Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, Murder Mubarak, Love Storiyaan, Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi, Kaun Banegi Shikharwati, and 2024. His work spans fiction, documentary, and branded storytelling, reflecting an adaptable visual style across genres and formats.

Originally a visual artist and photographer, Linesh brings a strong sense of composition, texture, and atmosphere to his cinematography, creating images that balance realism with visual craft.

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