BOARD OF Advisors

Mr. Gaurang Desai

Managing Director @ Equiti Group, UAE 

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Mr. Gaurang Desai

Managing Director @ Equiti Group, UAE 

TW. LI. YT. IN.
Kyle Daves

Film Editor

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Yuiha Itoy

Film producer

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Arturo Bianco

Sound engineer

MEET THE Leadership Team

Sir

Chaitanya Sant

Founder & Creative Head

25 years • Iconic film campaigns • Visionary storyteller
A graduate of Sir J.J. School of Arts, Chaitanya Sant has shaped Indian cinema’s visual language for over two decades through legendary campaigns for Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, Mary Kom, and Heeramandi. As Founder of Mayavi Entertainment, he unites art, commerce, and technology to create cinematic experiences that inspire and endure, positioning Mayavi as a next-generation global content studio.

Rahul Merchant

Partner, Business & Strategy

25+ years • 200+ campaigns • Global distribution expert
Rahul Merchant is the business architect behind Mayavi’s worldwide ambitions. Having delivered more than 200 film marketing campaigns and distributed 75+ titles—including La La Land, Citizenfour, and The Last Color—he brings unmatched expertise in international sales and investor strategy. At Mayavi, he aligns creative vision with financial discipline to ensure Indian stories achieve universal reach and sustainable returns.

Deepak R. Nangalia

Partner, Production, Finance & Compliance

15+ years • CFO expertise • Associate Producer •Tokenized financing leader
 
Deepak Nangalia combines financial acumen with hands-on production expertise, having structured and financed acclaimed films such as Vazandar, Pipsi, Medium Spicy and IPC 420, and currently associated with the upcoming feature film “Gandhi Talks“. At Mayavi, Deepak is actively involved in the production of the company’s forthcoming slate of films, overseeing both creative and financial execution. He champions fiscal transparency and next-generation film finance—building an ecosystem where creativity thrives on a foundation of accountability, innovation, and investor confidence.
 

Vinay Mahidhar

Partner, Visual Arts & Film Maker

Vinay Mahidhar’s imagery has defined campaigns for clients like Samsung, Park Avenue, and HSBC, further including films like Phobia, Haddi, Revolver Rani, Saheb Biwi aur Gangster etc. His mastery of both still and moving visuals gives Mayavi Entertainment its distinctive aesthetic edge—ensuring every frame of the film connects emotionally and memorably with audiences worldwide.

MEET THE Force

Trilok Malhotra

Producer Partner

40 films • ₹1000 Cr+ budgets • $700 M global revenues
A veteran producer with four decades in Bollywood, Trilok Malhotra’s filmography spans Pukar, Khushi, My Name is Khan, and Netflix hits House Arrest and Plan A Plan B. Through Pinnacle Media, he continues to produce impactful cinema while guiding Mayavi’s large-scale production strategy and international slate.

NITIN ZANWAR

Strategic Business Affairs

20+ years • Studio veteran (Jio, Eros, YRF) • Financial strategist
A Chartered Accountant and seasoned media executive, Nitin Zanwar bridges creative ambition with commercial clarity. With experience at major studios including Jio, Junglee Pictures, Eros, and Yash Raj Films, he ensures Mayavi’s business operations and revenue models scale efficiently across markets and languages.

SANJAY DAYMA

Writer, Director & Creative Producer

Oscar-nominated credits (Lagaan) • Acclaimed filmmaker • Story architect
Sanjay Dayma earned global recognition as Co-Writer and Associate Director of Lagaan and later directed Ramji Londonwaley. His work across Indrayani Express and Deccan King reflects a deep commitment to authentic storytelling. At Mayavi, he leads narrative development, shaping content from concept to script with cinematic depth and global appeal.