User:Ricky Sandhu

Ravinder "Ricky" Sandhu is a Film maker and lives in Mumbai, India. Ricky started his career as a production manger for the film "Phool aur Kaante" starring Ajay Devgan. He has assisted Mr. Mansoor Khan for the film "Akele Hum Akele Tum" starring Aamir Khan. Ricky has independently directed a number of TV series that have been aired on two of the most watched TV channels in India viz. Sony Entertainment Television & Zee TV. His directorial credits include shows like Hip Hip Hurray, C.A.T.S, X-Zone,Thriller at Ten, Aap jo Bolen Haan toh Haan & zeemusic.com

The first ever episode of X-Zone titled "Gaddar" starring Deepak Tijori was written and directed by Ricky Sandhu

Ricky now directs TV commercial, having directed commercials for companies like Microsoft, Kelloggs, Gitanjali Gems, bookmyshow.com etc.

Apart from having his own production company called "Shooting Star", Ricky is now on the Directors panel of MAD Entertainment Ltd., one of the biggest Ad film Production Houses in India having produced more than a thousand commercials over the years.

Ricky has recently directed a music video for a film called "Paa" which was co-produced by MAD Entertainment and directed by R. Balki.

Ricky conceived and directed a 30 second spot "If She Can...You Can" which won 2nd place in a contest sponsored by NDTV during the 2004 General elections In India. 

The same Film went on to win an award for the "Best Public Service" film worldwide, at the DV Awards, Utah, USA. The Film has been credited to "Shooting Star" on the DV awards winners page. 

Article in Animationxpress highlighting the technique of rotoscopy used to enhance the look of a Tv commercial for Microsoft. http://www.animationxpress.com/anex/y2k9/headlines/anex4655.htm