content pillars
Docu-Series
Studio9 offers captivating reenactments that breathe life into factual stories through our hand-picked Talking Heads who infuse expertise with personal narratives. Result: a format that captivates, informs, and resonates unlike any other.
Documentary
Using a seamless blend of factual recounting by Talking Heads and inspired recreation of real-life events through Fictionalised Dramatisation, our Docu-Dramas elevate storytelling beyond the ordinary documentary format through one singular film or multi-episode formats designed to immerse audiences in rich, layered narratives.
Web Series
From hard-hitting factual accounts to fictionalized sagas, our web series blend explosive truths with imaginative storytelling. Each story unfolds with intrigue and drama, inviting you to experience an engaging and immersive world where reality itself is stranger than fiction.
Brand Solutions
At Studio9, we offer a world of lifestyle content that amplifies brand stories through the power of storytelling. With our seamless blend of entertainment and brand collaborations, we promise a delightful experience for viewers, and an unparalleled return on investment for advertisers. We also produce Ad Films: Impactful, brand-focused narratives designed to captivate and convert.
Stage Production
A unique offering of world-class theatre experiences, our production house brings the magic of stage to life with captivating performances, innovative storytelling, and exceptional artistry as a cornerstone of our creative journey.
Duologue
An eclectic mix of leaders & legends, a dynamic exchange of ideas & experiences. Barun Das, MD of TV9 Network, engages in insightful conversations with the most eminent personalities across all spheres of life. Cerebrally rich and emotionally deep, each episode is sure to offer never-before heard perspectives on life and the times.
Feature Films
Cinematic journeys that push creative boundaries while appealing to mainstream and niche viewers alike.
Who We Are
Studio9 is a Delhi-based production house dedicated to creating high-quality content across fiction and non-fiction genres. With a focus on global standards, the company specializes in compelling storytelling inspired by real events. At Studio9, some of the brightest minds in the Indian media landscape collaborate to produce insightful narratives by leveraging extensive research, analysis, and creativity.
At Studio9, we believe every story deserves to be told with passion and purpose. Whether you’re looking to create a riveting documentary, an unforgettable web series, or an impactful brand campaign, Studio9 is your ideal partner in bringing your vision to life.
THINK TANK
Board of Advisors
BARUN DAS
MD & CEO- TV9 NETWORKAn alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Calcutta & London School of Economics, Barun Das used his 25 years of experience in the media sector to lead TV9 Network, as MD and CEO, to the number 1 position in the country. More than just a name in the field, The Studio9 is the dream project of this industry stalwart and visionary. Formerly the youngest-ever CEO of Zee News, Mr Das is also an entrepreneur who has blazed a trail where few have dared to go before. Under his leadership, TV9 has launched several disruptive projects, including the personal finance platform Money9 and India’s first-ever video OTT magazine, News9 Plus.
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JONATHAN BRONFMAN
ADVISORJONATHAN BRONFMAN is the Co-President and CEO of Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ), a technology startup and visual effects studio that has a fully integrated conceptual, 3D animation and 2D compositing pipeline. MARZ develops proprietary AI solutions to democratize visual effects. Vanity AI, an automated, end to end AI software solution for 2D ageing, de-aging, cosmetic, wig fix and prosthetic cleanup. LipDub AI is a fully automated lip syncing solution built for Hollywood but applicable to many other industries. He is also the President of JoBro Productions, a Toronto based Production Company that specializes in structuring, financing, and producing domestic and international co-productions.
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SOUMIK SEN
CHIEF IMAGINEERDirector, Writer, Musician Soumik Sen in all his work questions the Why Not and believes in seeing things which the common eye may miss and the stories that break clutter. This finds reflection in his work be it the initial days in journalism or his subsequent road in the world of cinema and music. Born in Calcutta, India, to a Bengali family, Soumik studied classical music under Ustad Ali Akbar Khan while pursuing his academics. A theatre actor and economist apart, he started his journey as a journalist with India’s 2nd largest business daily, The Business Standard, before his career in screenwriting in the Indian movie industry, especially Bollywood. From 2006 he has been into screenwriting with projects like “Anthony Kaun Hai”, “Ru ba Ru” and “Meera Bai Not Out”. He is has also written the screenplay for the Ajith starrer Tamil film Billa2. In 2014 Soumik wrote, directed and scored an all women’s hinterland action film Gulaab Gang with Bollywood’s leading female actors which brought together two of the greatest Bollywood icons Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, the first and only time on big screen. He second feature the Emraan Hashmi starrer “Why Cheat India”, on India’s education system, was in 2019. He chose to write and direct his third film, and his first in Bangla - “Mahalaya” which won him the National Dada Sahib Phalke Award for best screenplay. He has written and directed India’s first web show, a mockumentary on Gulshan Grover titled “BadMan” now available on Jio, directed shows such as the sci-fi drama Skyfire on Zee5, Nakaab on MX PLayer and this year Jubilee the Amazon Prime show he created with Vikramaditya Motwane swept the award season with as many as 9 Filmfare awards and a slew of Critic Choice, Bombay Journalists and other awards. He was recently felicitated with the Pride of Bengal 2024 award by the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Right now he has just wrapped shoot on the most ambitious project of his career - a 10 episode epic about the Language Liberation War, set in Calcutta in 1970, titled JAZZ CITY for Sony Liv, which he has created, written and directed. Soumik tries to be silent, work hard, stay healthy and is learning Spanish so that someday he can meet Lionel Messi and say Gracias. And live with the philosophy of Strikhedonia - The joy of being able to say “to hell with it”.
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BARUN DAS
MD & CEO- TV9 NETWORKAn alumnus of IIT Madras, IIM Calcutta & London School of Economics, Barun Das used his 25 years of experience in the media sector to lead TV9 Network, as MD and CEO, to the number 1 position in the country. More than just a name in the field, The Studio9 is the dream project of this industry stalwart and visionary. Formerly the youngest-ever CEO of Zee News, Mr Das is also an entrepreneur who has blazed a trail where few have dared to go before. Under his leadership, TV9 has launched several disruptive projects, including the personal finance platform Money9 and India’s first-ever video OTT magazine, News9 Plus.
JONATHAN BRONFMAN
ADVISORJONATHAN BRONFMAN is the Co-President and CEO of Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ), a technology startup and visual effects studio that has a fully integrated conceptual, 3D animation and 2D compositing pipeline. MARZ develops proprietary AI solutions to democratize visual effects. Vanity AI, an automated, end to end AI software solution for 2D ageing, de-aging, cosmetic, wig fix and prosthetic cleanup. LipDub AI is a fully automated lip syncing solution built for Hollywood but applicable to many other industries. He is also the President of JoBro Productions, a Toronto based Production Company that specializes in structuring, financing, and producing domestic and international co-productions.
SOUMIK SEN
CHIEF IMAGINEERDirector, Writer, Musician Soumik Sen in all his work questions the Why Not and believes in seeing things which the common eye may miss and the stories that break clutter. This finds reflection in his work be it the initial days in journalism or his subsequent road in the world of cinema and music. Born in Calcutta, India, to a Bengali family, Soumik studied classical music under Ustad Ali Akbar Khan while pursuing his academics. A theatre actor and economist apart, he started his journey as a journalist with India’s 2nd largest business daily, The Business Standard, before his career in screenwriting in the Indian movie industry, especially Bollywood. From 2006 he has been into screenwriting with projects like “Anthony Kaun Hai”, “Ru ba Ru” and “Meera Bai Not Out”. He is has also written the screenplay for the Ajith starrer Tamil film Billa2. In 2014 Soumik wrote, directed and scored an all women’s hinterland action film Gulaab Gang with Bollywood’s leading female actors which brought together two of the greatest Bollywood icons Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, the first and only time on big screen. He second feature the Emraan Hashmi starrer “Why Cheat India”, on India’s education system, was in 2019. He chose to write and direct his third film, and his first in Bangla - “Mahalaya” which won him the National Dada Sahib Phalke Award for best screenplay. He has written and directed India’s first web show, a mockumentary on Gulshan Grover titled “BadMan” now available on Jio, directed shows such as the sci-fi drama Skyfire on Zee5, Nakaab on MX PLayer and this year Jubilee the Amazon Prime show he created with Vikramaditya Motwane swept the award season with as many as 9 Filmfare awards and a slew of Critic Choice, Bombay Journalists and other awards. He was recently felicitated with the Pride of Bengal 2024 award by the Indian Chamber of Commerce. Right now he has just wrapped shoot on the most ambitious project of his career - a 10 episode epic about the Language Liberation War, set in Calcutta in 1970, titled JAZZ CITY for Sony Liv, which he has created, written and directed. Soumik tries to be silent, work hard, stay healthy and is learning Spanish so that someday he can meet Lionel Messi and say Gracias. And live with the philosophy of Strikhedonia - The joy of being able to say “to hell with it”.
Director's Profile
Arpita Chatterjee
A media and entertainment luminary, Arpita Chatterjee is a serial entrepreneur deeply vested in diverse content genres. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, she has left an indelible mark on the creative landscape, both in front of and behind the camera. Renowned as a veteran of the Bangla entertainment industry, Arpita has produced several award-winning fiction, non-fiction, and feature film formats hosted by esteemed media giants such as Zee, Star, and Colors. Her accolades include the prestigious Filmfare – Best Actress award, a testament to her exceptional talent.
A versatile creative professional, Arpita effortlessly spans various domains, ensuring unparalleled production standards in the backend of her ventures. As the driving force behind Studio9, a creative powerhouse backed by TV9 Network, India’s largest news network, she continues to pioneer world-class content. Embarking on the next phase in her creative journey, Arpita made her directorial debut with ‘This Is Me’, a groundbreaking docu-feature that delves into the nuanced realities of the LGBTQI+ community. With visionary leadership and a commitment to excellence, Arpita Chatterjee continues to have an enduring influence on the world of contemporary Indian entertainment.
Arpita is a multitalented performing artist, possessing the rare distinction of being a celebrated actress, a trained classical dancer, and a trained classical singer. Often called the Tolly Queen by her fans, she first captured the limelight in 1997 when she won ‘Sananda Tilottama,’ the most prestigious beauty pageant in Eastern India. Arpita then quickly rose to become one of the most iconic leading ladies of the mainstream Bangla film industry, and has fronted fifty-odd films in Bangla, Hindi, Bhojpuri, and Odia, winning rich accolades for her work. Never one to be confined to a single format or genre, Arpita has also sung duets with the maestro Rashid Khan, while her solo musical stage performance – ‘My Name Is Jaan’ was lauded by both critics and the media...