Biography/12+ years
Directing India’s prime time since 2012.
Utkarsh Jayesh Suratwala is an Online Director and Chief Associate Director with extensive experience in television, OTT, reality, comedy, dance, singing, talent and game shows, award ceremonies, movie launches, corporate events and live entertainment.
01 The work
Command of the control room.
His portfolio spans solo-directed, co-directed and chief-associate-director projects across leading entertainment platforms, television networks, OTT platforms and live events.
Since 2012 Utkarsh has shaped the Indian television and broadcast landscape: from solo directing Indian Idol Telugu 2025, Dance Ikon and Bigg Boss Common Man Tamil, to co-directing Laughter Chefs Season 3 and chief associate directing The Kapil Sharma Show and India’s Got Talent. He commands live multi-camera studio set-ups with precise switching and narrative energy.
- Official email
- utkarshjs890@gmail.com
- Direct contact
- +91 97699 09899
- Production base
- Mumbai, Maharashtra · available pan-India
02 Where he works
Five arenas.
- A1
Television shows
Comedy, reality, dance, singing, talent and game shows across Sony, Colors, Star and Zee.
- A2
OTT platforms
Projects across Netflix, AHA Video, Amazon miniTV, MX Player and Disney+ Hotstar.
- A3
Live events & launches
Movie launches (Amaran, Dunki), Reliance Family Day and multi-city corporate events.
- A4
Reality entertainment
Bigg Boss (Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi), Big Brother China and high-stakes reality formats.
- A5
Award shows
Filmfare Telugu & Marathi, Vijay Television Awards, IIFA, Indian Telly Awards and Star Screen Awards.
03 Broadcast milestones
Honours & galas.
- 2024–25
Filmfare Awards
Filmfare Punjab, Filmfare Telugu & Marathi
- 2024–25
Vijay Television Awards
Solo directed live mega-arena gala telecast
- 2019
IIFA Awards
Chief Associate Director, International Indian Film Academy
- 2015–17
Indian Telly & Golden Petal
Chief Associate Director, national broadcast honours
04 Questions
Quick answers.
Who is Utkarsh Jayesh Suratwala?
Utkarsh Jayesh Suratwala (UJS) is an Online Director and Chief Associate Director based in Mumbai. Since 2012 he has directed and switched television, OTT, reality, award-show and live-event productions across India, including Indian Idol Telugu 2025, Dance Ikon and Bigg Boss.
What does an Online Director do?
An Online Director sits in the production control room (PCR) and directs the live multi-camera feed: calling camera cuts on the vision mixer, cueing the floor and keeping the show's rhythm, so what reaches the audience is shaped in real time.
What is a Chief Associate Director?
A Chief Associate Director leads the associate directing team on large shows, running the floor, rehearsals, cue sheets and coordination so the director can focus on the creative and the cut.
Which shows has he worked on?
Credits include Indian Idol Telugu 2025, Smart Jodi, Dance Ikon, Vijay Television Awards, Filmfare Punjab 2025, Super Singer Tamil, Bigg Boss Tamil and Malayalam, The Kapil Sharma Show and Laughter Chefs. The full catalogue lists 122 productions.
Is Utkarsh available for new productions?
Yes. He is Mumbai-based and available pan-India for solo direction, co-direction and chief associate directorship across television networks, streaming platforms and live events.
How can I book him for a show or event?
Call or WhatsApp +91 97699 09899, email utkarshjs890@gmail.com, or use the contact page to send a brief.
Your next show needs a director in the room.
- Production
- Television · OTT · Reality · Awards · Live events
- Role
- Solo director · Co-director · Chief associate director
- Base
- Mumbai, available pan-India
- Call
- +91 97699 09899