Abhishek Jain

Writer, Director, Producer

Indian Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Director, Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/08/1986
Age40 years
BirthplaceAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

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Biography
  • Abhishek Jain grew up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
  • He began acting in theatre as a child.
  • After pursuing a film-making degree at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai, he joined filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Subhash Ghai as an assistant.
  • He worked on the films 'Yuvvraaj' (2008) and 'Guzaarish' (2010).
  • He also assisted director Ram Madhvani on advertising campaigns.
  • Abhishek later returned from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, where he began working as a radio jockey on Radio Mirchi.
  • In 2010, he co-founded CineMan Productions with Mikhil Musale and Anish Shah.
  • CineMan Productions initially focused on producing television commercials and advertisement films.
  • Abhishek aims to revive Gujarati cinema and take it to a wider audience.
  • His debut film 'Kevi Rite Jaish' (2012) was well-received and screened for 112 days.
  • In 2014, he worked as a director, producer, and writer for the Gujarati film 'Bey Yaar,' which completed 54 weeks in cinemas.
  • In June 2015, he shared his filmmaking journey through a book titled 'Aa To Just Vaat Chhe..'.
  • In February 2016, Jain announced a collaboration between CineMan Productions and Phantom Films on three Gujarati films.
  • He directed the successful film 'Wrong Side Raju' (2016), which won a National Film Award.
  • Jain later launched 'OHO Gujarati,' Gujarat's first premium OTT platform for Gujarati audiences.
  • CineMan Productions now handles film production, distribution, marketing, advertising, and OTT content.
  • He has directed and produced several Gujarati series and films, including 'Maaran' (2025) and 'Manch' (2026).
  • Jain has also been part of the jury for IFFI, National Film Awards, and India's entry for the Academy Awards.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • BBA from BK Majumdar Institute of Business Administration (BKMIBA), Ahmedabad
  • Degree in film making from Whistling Woods International (WWI), Mumbai

Personal Life

ReligionJainism
EthnicityMarwari
TattooOn the Right Hand

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date17/02/2012

Family

Wife/SpouseShaily Jain (dentist)
Children2
SiblingsBrother - Nayan Jain (elder) (producer)

Career

Debut Film(s)
  • Gujarati: Kevi Rite Jaish (2012)
  • Hindi: Hum Do Hamare Do (2021)
Web SeriesGujarati: Vitthal Teedi (2021) (OHO Gujarati)
Awards & Honours
  • 2012 - Best Director award for 'Kevi Rite Jaish' at BIG Gujarati Entertainment Awards
  • 2013 - Best Director and Best Story awards for 'Kevi Rite Jaish' at the 12th Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage Awards
  • 2014 - Best Director and Best Film awards for 'Bey Yaar' at the 14th Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage Awards
  • 2016 - Best Film award for 'Wrong Side Raju' at the 16th Transmedia Gujarati Screen & Stage Awards
  • Best Gujarati Film - Feature award for 'Wrong Side Raju' at the 64th National Film Awards
Debut Film(s):
  • Gujarati: Kevi Rite Jaish (2012)
  • Hindi: Hum Do Hamare Do (2021)

Favourites

Films
  • Charulata (1964)
  • Nayak: The Hero (1966)
  • Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne (1969)
  • The Edge of Heaven (2007)
  • Soul Kitchen (2009)
Rock BandLinkin Park

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Abhishek Jain grew up in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
2. He began acting in theatre as a child.
3. He pursued a film-making degree at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai.
4. He joined filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Subhash Ghai as an assistant.
5. His debut film 'Kevi Rite Jaish' was well-received and screened for 112 days.
6. He co-founded CineMan Productions in 2010.
7. He directed and produced films to revive Gujarati cinema.
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