BIO
I am a first-generation Asian Indian American actor, writer, director, and producer born to immigrants who came to the US in the late 70s. I was born in Queens, the north-central part of New York City. I am the eldest child, born into a family of hard-working professionals. Father, being a medical doctor, and mother, a dentist. I was educated at St. Joseph's Elementary School and Diamond Ranch High School in Pomona, California before attending the University of California, Irvine.
My interest in acting was recognized at an early age by family members and friends from bursts of spontaneous singing to quirky voices to random accents. My good friend suggested, if I was serious about acting, I needed to learn the craft.
It was at the age of twenty-three when I was cast in my first role in 2007 and various projects all through to the present day. I recently wrote, produced, and starred in a short film titled, "American Hate," (2020) which won 32 Laurels, 26 Official Selections, 6 awards, and is now on Amazon Prime.
I am currently in the stages of pre-production for an independent feature and dramatic series, focused on diversity and inclusion which are Indian-centric, in development for digital and theatrical release.
American Hate Official Trailer
Official trailer of a true story of an Asian Indian immigrant couple whose lives are shattered by an unexpected hate crime in Olathe, Kansas fueled by anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric after the 2016 election.
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Khushi
My next project is a diverse Asian Indian feature film which I am currently seeking financing.
Logline: When an immigrant Indian woman fights for her and her son's life after marrying into a family filled with violence.
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Film Freeway Profile & Laurels
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IMDb Page
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Shah Productions LLC
Proud owner and operator of my own production company.
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