Commercial & Film Direction

Available across India

Ashish Gurbani

I direct brand commercials and short films for luxury, fashion, and lifestyle brands, handling everything from concept to final cut with a focus on clean, cinematic storytelling.

Ashish Gurbani

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About

Turning Ideas Into Moving Pictures

I’m all about taking a spark of thought and turning it into something that feels real and alive on screen. My journey started with photography, now I’m obsessed with the whole process of directing films - from that first rough idea to the final cut.

My Style: Clean, Cinematic, No Fuss

Ten years in luxury photography have shaped how I see things. I lean into a cinematic brand storytelling approach - visuals that pop, stories that make sense, and a clean finish. I don’t do messy. Whether it’s capturing the vibe of a luxury product video campaign or telling a quirky story, I’m in it for the details.

How I Work

  • I start with the core concept, figuring out how to make it hit on screen.
  • I pull together ace teams - DOPs, ADs, editors, stylists, you name it.
  • I run with projects end-to-end. Could be a simple shoot, could be madness in Prague - I’m game.

Collaboration is a big deal for me, especially with agencies. The goal: make your film fit perfectly with your bigger brand story.

What I Direct

  • Brand commercials, digital film production for lifestyle brands, luxury goods, fashion, and beverages.
  • Creative short films - like my comedy “CHIPS TO DIE FOR,” all about agency life, where I did everything from script to screen.

Directing Salman Khan for Jacob & Co was wild - honestly, a massive moment for me. If you’ve got a story to tell, I’m ready to make it happen.

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Ashish Gurbani

Ashish Gurbani

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My Story

So, picture this - I get a call to shoot Salman Khan. I’m thinking, is this a prank? Nope, next thing I know, I’m briefing him, heart racing, then just zoned in. That’s one for the books. Fast-forward to Prague, I’m munching chips, and boom - I end up making my first short film, 'Chips to Die For.' Manhattan, 2019, people rushing everywhere, I shoot a series called 'Unfree.' Inspiration just hits me in the strangest ways. For me, it’s the odd moments and wild ideas that keep things real.

My Work

What I Do - I shoot luxury product photography, whiskey advertising shoots, dramatic jewelry photography, fashion and hotel campaigns. Also, I direct short films.

How I Work - It’s all about the concept. I obsess over details - lighting, mood, getting that perfect shot, even if it takes days.

Luxury Is My Jam - Give me shiny rocks, liquid gold, fine leather. I love making bold, dramatic shots that pop.

Team Effort - Never solo. My team’s got stylists, makeup artists, assistants. We vibe, we create magic.

Best Clients - Clients with vision are my people. I’ll dig deep, follow the brief, maybe even find something wild outside it.