Series · WriterJioHotstar
Power of Paanch
Wrote and developed the series for Balaji Telefilms, leading a team of assistant writers. It trended across India for fourteen weeks.
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The logline
Nine years of building stories that hold an audience, and the teams who write them.
Ronak is a Creative Director and people leader working across film, television, streaming and serialised audio. His work has reached audiences in India and North America, from a Prime Video original series to a JioHotstar show that trended across the country for fourteen weeks.
Most recently he led the creative strategy for Pocket FM’s US Drama and Romance slate, turning long-form fiction into premium audio series and guiding a room of seven writers toward stories that are emotionally sharp, well paced and built to keep listeners coming back.
9+years in film, TV and digital storytelling
14weeks trending across India with Power of Paanch
7writers led in the room at Pocket FM
4festival honours for his films
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Selected work
Prime Original · WriterPrime Video
PI Meena
Co-developed eight episodes across multiple drafts with QED Films, including choosing and working closely with the dialogue writer.
Short Film · Writer & DirectorFestival winner
BARE
A thriller he wrote and directed, honoured at CICFF, the Indo French International Film Festival and the Eastern Europe Film Festival.
DocumentaryBest Documentary
Caazu
An early documentary, made while still studying mass media, that won Best Documentary at the Rajasthan Film Festival.
Most Recent · Creative Director
Pocket FM, US Drama & Romance
Led the launch, creative strategy and performance of a portfolio of serialised audio shows for American listeners, balancing story, audience and business.
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The script so far
Scene 07Jun – Oct 2026
Int. Pocket FM · Mumbai · Day
Creative Director, US Content
- Led creative strategy, launch and performance for a Drama and Romance portfolio in the US market.
- Transformed long-form fiction into premium serialised audio built for retention.
- Ran a high-volume editorial pipeline with an eye on pacing, dialogue and emotional impact.
- Led and mentored a team of seven writers.
Scene 06Nov 2025 – May 2026
Int. No Film School & LH2 Holdings
Writer
- Wrote on the craft and business of filmmaking for a US audience.
- Researched industry trends and emerging technologies, and grew organic reach through SEO.
Scene 05Oct 2023 – Sep 2025
Int. Writers’ Room · Collective Artists India
Film & Television Writer
- Wrote and developed Power of Paanch for Balaji Telefilms on JioHotstar.
- Developed films and series for major streaming platforms.
- Shaped pitching strategy and led teams to premium content approvals.
Scene 04Jan – Sep 2023
Int. QED Films · Mumbai
Writer & Content Developer
- Co-developed an original series concept, leading a team of dialogue writers.
- Pitched original series and films to streaming platforms.
- Advised on the post-production narrative of an Amazon Prime series.
Scene 03Mar – Nov 2022
Ext. Canada
GroupM & Apple
- Associate Manager, SEO & Content at GroupM Canada, writing for North American audiences.
- Technical Specialist at Apple, translating technology for every kind of customer.
Scene 02Apr 2019 – Jun 2020
Int. QED Films × Amazon Prime India
Writer, PI Meena
- Wrote the Amazon Prime Original series, released November 2023.
- Co-developed eight episodes and supported budgeting and scheduling.
Scene 012013 – 2016
Int. St. Andrew’s College · Mumbai
Bachelor of Mass Media
- Where it began, and where Caazu was made.
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Official selection
Best Film on Women
BARE · CICFF
Best Thriller Short Film
BARE · Indo French Intl. Film Festival
Best Director, Honourable Mention
BARE · Eastern Europe Film Festival
Best Documentary
Caazu · Rajasthan Film Festival
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Off the page
Mumbai to Toronto and back, with a notebook in every pocket.
Between writers’ rooms, Ronak trained in marketing in Canada, which is why he thinks about audiences as carefully as he thinks about characters. He also writes about cinema on his blog, Cinema Unchained.
Ontario Graduate Certificate, Marketing ManagementSeneca College, Toronto2021
Bachelor of Mass MediaSt. Andrew’s College, University of Mumbai2013 – 16
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For series, films, audio drama, or a writers’ room that needs a steady hand.
ronakgk@gmail.com