Amit Sharma: Mentorship with Pradeep Sarkar, Directing Iconic Ads, & Films like Badhaai Ho & Maidaan

Welcome to Cyrus Says! In this episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus sits down with the powerhouse director Amit Sharma, the man behind some of India’s most impactful ads and films. From humble beginnings in Delhi to founding Chrome Pictures with Aleya Sen and Hemant Bhandari, Sharma shares how he got his start under the mentorship of Pradeep Sarkar. With over 6000 ad campaigns under his belt, including the beloved Google Reunion ad and the Cannes-winning Silent National Anthem, Amit’s journey in advertising is as inspiring as it is iconic. The conversation dives into his shift to filmmaking, where he directed hits like Badhaai Ho, which earned a National Film Award,. Sharma also shares insights on Maidaan, his latest film based on Syed Abdul Rahim’s legacy in Indian football, highlighting the coach’s struggles, triumphs, and his journey with the Indian team to the Olympics and Asian Games. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the creative world! 00:00 - Cold Open  00:58 - Warming Up  02:03 - Early Life 04:50 - Working with Pradeep Sarkar 14:30 - Birth of Chrome Pictures 17:46 - Recognition 22:21 - Google Reunion Ad Film 25:04 - Silent National Anthem Film 29:45 - Break  30:45 - ABBY Awards 33:15 - Venturing into Feature Films 35:15 - Badhai Ho 40:23 - Maidaan  58:58 - AMA Fans 1:03:46 - Next Episode Kripya subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CyrusSays Listen to the full audio episodes at: Amazon Music Exclusive https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/4d52847d-6dbd-46b1-8219-34792a987d09/cyrus-says---amazon-music-exclusive Email your AMA questions to us at whatcyrussays@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow Cyrus Says’ official Instagram handle at @whatcyrussays [https://www.instagram.com/whatcyrussays/] Amit Sharma Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamitrsharma/?hl=en Connect with Cyrus on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrus_broacha/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Broacha_Cyrus Aur like, share, comment karna na bhule! #comedypodcast #livepodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.