Founded by Aleya Sen, Amit Sharma, and Hemant Bhandari - from the house of Chrome Pictures - Minikin delivers bold, fast-paced, and impactful storytelling across genres. With a powerhouse team of in-house and freelance directors, we specialize in a range of genres including VFX, animation, and stylized narratives that speak to today’s audiences.
From brands like Google, Pepsi, and Tanishq to working with celebs like Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, we’ve created award-winning campaigns, including our Cannes Lions-winning work for Acko.
Minikin DGWorks combines innovation, agility, and digital-first thinking to shape what’s next in content creation.
As co-founder of Chrome Pictures - one of India’s top advertising production houses- she blends her deep understanding of art and music to bring fresh perspectives to every campaign.
Aleya made a seamless leap from advertising to cinema, debuting as director and writer with Dil Juunglee (2018), and later co-producing the National Award-winning Badhaai Ho (2018). Her latest directorial, Trial Period (2023) won hearts for its unique take on modern parenting.
With critically acclaimed projects like Lust Stories 2 - Tilchatta (2023) and recognition from global platforms like Cannes Lions and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards, Aleya’s storytelling continues to redefine Indian cinema’s future.
Few filmmakers in contemporary Indian cinema move so seamlessly between advertising craft and cinematic depth as Amit R Sharma. As a filmmaker, he gravitates towards stories that challenge norms, reflects humanity, and endure beyond trend.
His National Award winning directorial Badhaai Ho (2018) redefined mainstream storytelling with its wit and emotional intelligence, while his recent film, Maidaan (2024) brought home the best Asian Film Award at The International Septimius Awards.
As co-founder of Chrome Pictures, his work consistently combines visual beauty with human insight - earning multiple Cannes Lions and setting a global benchmark for Indian advertising.
Hemant Bhandari is a storyteller with a keen eye for human emotion and natural instinct for casting - he's able to discover fresh talent and shape performances that linger long after the credits roll.
Apart from being a co-founder of Chrome Pictures, he has stayed true to his producing roots and co-produced Chrome's notable projects - Trial Period (2023), Lust Stories 2 - Tilchatta (2023), and the National Award winning Badhaai Ho (2018).
His creative vision has been honed across thousands of advertising films, where he collaborated with both national and international agencies and directed campaigns for top talent, receiving multiple accolades.
Meet The Team That Makes It Happen
