Based in Mumbai
A truly eccentric Indian director at Absolute Productions, Vasan captivates souls with his acclaimed advertisements, like the Havells ‘Tale of Tiger,’ Surf Excel Ramzan film, Shan Masala commercial, and JSW film.
He's also directed acclaimed films like Monica O My Darling & Mard Ko Dard Nahin Hota.
Bala has a long list of accomplishments to his name. He has worked as a casting director on notable films like Dev.D (2009) and That Girl in Yellow Boots (2010). His directorial debut, Peddlers (2012), was a critical success, earning him a nomination for a Golden Camera Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Social Media Handle:
Instagram - @vasanbala
His top ad picks include:
Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk - Umbrella #howfarwillyougoforlove: Vasan shares that one can’t single out just one 'best ad' that encapsulates Prakash Verma's iconic legacy, he chose this ad as it was created during the challenging times of the pandemic.
The Hindu, Early Man Film: Praising Ayappa, Vasan shares how he respects his choices and vision a lot. Choosing something that is, a piercing, stunning piece and not his precision humour work that he is otherwise known for, they are incredible too.
BIRLA HIL PIPES - Naam Birla Dekhke Lena: Vasan shares his admiration for Suresh Triveni both as a friend and as a filmmaker. This is a spot that he immensely loved, given how the quirk never takes over the storytelling. And that, he says, is always a sign of a sorted good filmmaker.