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Abhishek Yadav is an Indian writer, director, and producer known for his work on popular web series such as Kota Factory, Campus Diaries, Hostel Daze, ImMature, and Uncommon Sense with Saloni. He has also written Bollywood Movie Farrey. His signature style combines humor, slice-of-life storytelling, and relatable characters that resonate with audiences across all ages. Yadav’s work has received critical acclaim on major OTT platforms in India, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and SonyLiv, helping to shape the landscape of modern Indian digital entertainment.
Early Life and Education
editAbhishek Yadav was born in New Delhi and completed his higher studies at IIT Bombay, where he developed a foundation in creative storytelling. After graduating, he ventured into writing and directing in the advertising industry with The Viral Fever, TVF where he led numerous short form campaigns for prominent Indian brands. His experience in advertising equipped him with storytelling and visual narrative skills, which he later applied to long-format storytelling.
Career
editTransition to Long-Format Content
After building a successful career in advertising, Abhishek transitioned to long-format storytelling, becoming a full-time writer and creator for web series, movies and digital content. His work stands out for its relatable characters and engaging narratives that capture everyday life with humor and emotional depth.
Notable Works
- Kota Factory – A series depicting the lives of students preparing for IIT entrance exams, Kota Factory became highly popular on Netflix for its unique storytelling and black-and-white cinematography.
- Campus Diaries (2022) – This series explores college life and youth culture in India, and it was featured in Times of India’s list of top IMDb-rated shows in 2022 (Times of India, 2022)[1], now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
- Hostel Daze – A series portraying the humorous and chaotic lives of hostel students, resonating particularly with young adult audiences on Amazon Prime Video.
- ImMature – The series was selected to premiere at the prestigious Canneseries festival in France, marking an important milestone in Indian digital storytelling (Canneseries Official Site).[2]
- Uncommon Sense with Saloni – A satirical show blending humor with current social and political topics, featuring Saloni Gaur and streamed on SonyLiv.
Farrey at IFFI
In 2023, Yadav was the writer of Farrey, a film directed by Soumendra Padhi, which premiered at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). This premiere marked another significant achievement in his career (Nagaland Page, 2023).
Awards and Nominations
edit- Indian Television Academy Awards, India
- 2022 Winner: Technical Award, Best Dialogue - OTT for Kota Factory (Shared with Saurabh Khanna, Puneet Batra, and Manoj Kalwani)
- Filmfare OTT Awards
- 2022 Nominee: Technical Award, Best Dialogue for Kota Factory Season 2 (Shared with Saurabh Khanna, Puneet Batra, and Manoj Kalwani)
- FOI Online Awards
- 2021 Nominee: FOI Online Award, Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast for Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (Shared with Archana Patel, Arjun Kapoor, Bhupesh Pandya, Dev Chauhan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and others)
- Canneseries Selection – ImMature was officially selected to premiere at the Canneseries Festival in Cannes, France, marking an international recognition of Yadav’s work and contributing to his reputation as an innovative storyteller on the global stage.[2]
Personal Life
editAbhishek Yadav is married to Vernali Mohanty. The couple maintains a private life, occasionally sharing glimpses on social media.
Public Profile and Media Presence
editAbhishek Yadav maintains an active presence on social media and has appeared on several platforms to discuss his work and insights into the entertainment industry. He featured on Sahil Khanna’s podcast on YouTube, where he discussed various aspects of his career and creative process. He has also spoken for TEDxICT sharing his journey with ICT Students.
Filmography
editSelected Works
- Kota Factory – Netflix
- Campus Diaries (2022)
- Hostel Daze – Amazon Prime Video
- ImMature – Series, Canneseries selection
- Uncommon Sense with Saloni – SonyLiv
- Farrey (2023) – Premiered at the 54th IFFI
References
edit- ^ "'The Kashmir Files', 'Campus Diaries' top IMDb Top 10 films, web series". The Times of India. 2022-07-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
- ^ a b "Immature". canneseries.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-14.