Dinesh Sudarshan Soi
- Casting Director
- Actor
- Director
Dinesh Sudarshan Soi is a visionary Indian screenwriter, director, producer, casting director, and entrepreneur who has significantly shaped the landscape of Indian entertainment. Born on May 17, 1984, in Kalanaur, Punjab, he is celebrated for his dynamic storytelling, cinematic flair, and unmatched versatility across creative disciplines.
Armed with strong academic credentials-ACCA (I) from the UK, an M.Com, and an MBA in Marketing-Dinesh seamlessly integrates creative vision with strategic thinking. Before entering the entertainment world, he worked as a professor, a testament to his intellectual foundation and disciplined approach to his craft.
Dinesh began his journey by directing music videos, quickly gaining recognition with over 100 successful projects, many of which trended on YouTube and became viral sensations. Among his most acclaimed works are Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara featuring Padmini Kolhapure and Baarish with Pranutan Bahl, praised for their emotional depth and striking visuals.
Evolving beyond music videos, Dinesh has made a successful transition into fiction. His short film Lights, Camera, Lies is slated for release on July 1, 2025, on Shorts TV in collaboration with Amazon Prime Video. He recently wrapped production on a web series that is the official Indian remake of the English show Breaking the Ice, scheduled to premiere on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's highly anticipated digital app, Viralo.
As a creative producer, he made his feature film debut with Vellapanti, released on May 30, 2025, to positive reviews. His next film, Ram Mohammad Singh Azad, a patriotic drama, is set for release on August 15, 2025, on the Waves App. Currently, Dinesh is filming The Water Kingdom, with its final schedule concluding in early June 2025. He is set to begin production on Dhaula Kuan in September and Bombay Cafe in October. October 2025 will also mark a new milestone as he begins work on a satirical comedy feature film.
Before establishing himself as a director, Dinesh earned widespread acclaim as one of the busiest casting directors in the world. He holds records in both the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for casting the maximum number of film and television projects. His contributions were further recognized on a global scale when he became the only Indian director to receive the IMDb Top Contributor Trophy, personally awarded by IMDb CEO Col Needham.
In addition to his creative endeavors, Dinesh is the founder and driving force behind DS Creations, a multifaceted entertainment brand comprising DS Creations Entertainment (production house), DS Creations Music (music label), DS Creations Movies (movie channel), DS Creations Casting (casting and celebrity management), and DS Creations News (online news network). Through this platform, he has established himself as a pioneering creative entrepreneur, nurturing talent and producing a wide array of content across mediums.
Dinesh also holds a prominent leadership role in the cultural sphere as the National Working President of BJP's Cinema & TV association, Shree Bhartiya Janta TV & Cine Kaamgar Sangh, an influential body under the world's largest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
On the personal front, Dinesh is married to Sonia Malhotra Soi, a creative director and singer who plays an integral role in managing DS Creations. Their daughter, Maesha Soi, is already stepping into the limelight, continuing the family's artistic legacy.
With a rare combination of intellect, creativity, and vision, Dinesh Sudarshan Soi continues to redefine the contours of Indian cinema, building a legacy that bridges tradition and innovation on a global scale.
Armed with strong academic credentials-ACCA (I) from the UK, an M.Com, and an MBA in Marketing-Dinesh seamlessly integrates creative vision with strategic thinking. Before entering the entertainment world, he worked as a professor, a testament to his intellectual foundation and disciplined approach to his craft.
Dinesh began his journey by directing music videos, quickly gaining recognition with over 100 successful projects, many of which trended on YouTube and became viral sensations. Among his most acclaimed works are Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara featuring Padmini Kolhapure and Baarish with Pranutan Bahl, praised for their emotional depth and striking visuals.
Evolving beyond music videos, Dinesh has made a successful transition into fiction. His short film Lights, Camera, Lies is slated for release on July 1, 2025, on Shorts TV in collaboration with Amazon Prime Video. He recently wrapped production on a web series that is the official Indian remake of the English show Breaking the Ice, scheduled to premiere on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's highly anticipated digital app, Viralo.
As a creative producer, he made his feature film debut with Vellapanti, released on May 30, 2025, to positive reviews. His next film, Ram Mohammad Singh Azad, a patriotic drama, is set for release on August 15, 2025, on the Waves App. Currently, Dinesh is filming The Water Kingdom, with its final schedule concluding in early June 2025. He is set to begin production on Dhaula Kuan in September and Bombay Cafe in October. October 2025 will also mark a new milestone as he begins work on a satirical comedy feature film.
Before establishing himself as a director, Dinesh earned widespread acclaim as one of the busiest casting directors in the world. He holds records in both the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records for casting the maximum number of film and television projects. His contributions were further recognized on a global scale when he became the only Indian director to receive the IMDb Top Contributor Trophy, personally awarded by IMDb CEO Col Needham.
In addition to his creative endeavors, Dinesh is the founder and driving force behind DS Creations, a multifaceted entertainment brand comprising DS Creations Entertainment (production house), DS Creations Music (music label), DS Creations Movies (movie channel), DS Creations Casting (casting and celebrity management), and DS Creations News (online news network). Through this platform, he has established himself as a pioneering creative entrepreneur, nurturing talent and producing a wide array of content across mediums.
Dinesh also holds a prominent leadership role in the cultural sphere as the National Working President of BJP's Cinema & TV association, Shree Bhartiya Janta TV & Cine Kaamgar Sangh, an influential body under the world's largest political party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
On the personal front, Dinesh is married to Sonia Malhotra Soi, a creative director and singer who plays an integral role in managing DS Creations. Their daughter, Maesha Soi, is already stepping into the limelight, continuing the family's artistic legacy.
With a rare combination of intellect, creativity, and vision, Dinesh Sudarshan Soi continues to redefine the contours of Indian cinema, building a legacy that bridges tradition and innovation on a global scale.
