Series Producer | Director | Writer | Storyteller
Fahad Pathan is an Indian filmmaker, commercial director, and series producer whose work explores intimate, character-driven stories through emotionally grounded and visually engaging cinema. His filmmaking is informed by over a decade of experience across advertising and long-form production, combining a strong visual sensibility with a deep understanding of storytelling.
As a commercial director, Fahad has helmed campaigns for leading brands including Gatorade, Lakmé, Dove, Home Centre, and others across India. Prior to directing, he produced several acclaimed advertising campaigns, including Vicks: Touch of Care, Whisper: The Missing Chapter, and Gatorade: Turf Finder - work internationally recognised for its emotional storytelling and social impact, including honours at Cannes.
In long-form storytelling, Fahad served as Series Producer on Amazon Prime Video's Shehar Lakhot, directed by Navdeep Singh, where he worked closely with the creative team to deliver a large-scale, character-driven series. His career began in casting, nurturing an early appreciation for authentic performances and nuanced characters - an influence that continues to shape his work as a director.
KHOJ marks Fahad's directorial debut in narrative fiction. Through his films, he is drawn to stories that examine loneliness, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit, blending understated realism with cinematic imagination. He is currently developing his first feature film and an original web series, continuing to explore emotionally resonant stories with a distinct visual voice.
At heart, Fahad is a storyteller who believes that the best stories aren’t just told - they’re felt. And he’s ready to bring that belief to screens everywhere.
