Bhanu Babbal is a Mumbai-based director and writer known for crafting films that blend strong storytelling with a distinct sense of humour and human insight. After graduating, he pursued Film Direction and Screenwriting at the New York Film Academy (NYFA), New York.

He began his journey working with acclaimed production houses such as Rising Sun Films and Rakesh Omprakash Mehra Productions, and later served as a Direction Assistant to acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar on feature films including October and Sardar Udham, while also contributing to over 300 commercials.

Since turning independent in 2021, Bhanu has directed more than 130 commercials for leading brands including Netflix, Amazon, ICICI Bank, Starbucks, and Meta, among others. His work is driven by a love for character led humour, slice-of-life storytelling, and the emotional drama that makes sports films universally compelling.