Rajeev Virani is a filmmaker with over three decades of experience spanning feature films, premium unscripted content, global television, and advertising. A graduate of San Francisco State University, where he earned both his B.A. and M.A. in Film & Television, Rajeev began his career in the United States working with Industrial Light & Magic before returning to India to build what would become a prolific and internationally connected career.

As the founder of First and Ten Productions, with operations across India and UAE Rajeev has produced and directed content across every format — from commercials and large-scale live broadcasts to globally distributed long-form series.

His feature film credits include My Bollywood Bride, which won Best of Fest at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, The Whisperers, a multiple award-winning thriller at WorldFest Houston, and Help, marking his entry into mainstream Hindi cinema.

Rajeev’s work has taken him across India, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the United States, collaborating with leading global platforms and brands including Netflix, Amazon, BBC, National Geographic, VICE, Ferrari, Emirates, Audi, and Dubai Tourism. Today his focus is firmly on long-format storytelling — crafting cinematic, character-driven narratives for global audiences.