Meera Unnikrishnan

Based in Mumbai

About:

Meera Unnikrishnan is a Mumbai-based casting director with experience across feature films, web series, advertising commercials, and digital content. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), she began her career as an assistant director before transitioning into casting, eventually founding the independent casting practice Cast a Spell.

Over the years, Meera has developed a collaborative approach to casting, working closely with filmmakers and creative teams to identify performers who best serve the story. Her work spans both commercial and narrative formats, with a focus on discovering authentic talent and building ensembles that feel natural and believable.

Specialises in: Feature films, web series, advertising commercials, branded content, and digital campaigns.

Notable Commercial Work:

Meera has cast campaigns for a range of leading brands and production houses across advertising, working on commercials for brands including Amazon, Google, Airtel, Spotify, Swiggy, and Cadbury, among others. (You can expand this list with verified campaign titles from her portfolio or Instagram if you have access.)

Portfolio:

Feature Films: Aedan: Garden of Desire (2018), among others.

Web Series: Ghar Set Hai (2022).

Advertising Collaborations: Amazon, Google, Airtel, Spotify, Swiggy, Cadbury, and others.

Social Media Handle:

• Instagram – @meeraunnikrishnan