Personal details
- Birth Date: 1970-01-15
- Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Birth Location: Mumbai, Maharahstra, India
- Professions: Director, Writer, Actor
Ricky Sandhu’s been a mainstay in Mumbai’s media game for over two decades—yeah, you read that right, 24 years of calling the shots behind the camera. The guy’s not just dabbling; he’s running his own show, literally, with his production house “Shooting Star.” Started out hustling with prime-time gigs for the big dogs—Sony, Zee TV, you name it. And get this, he’s clocked in a wild 1500+ hours shooting fiction TV. That’s a next-level grind. After carving out that kind of legacy on the small screen, it’s almost a no-brainer that he’d jump into film. But hold on, Ricky’s not just about drama series. The man’s got a knack for commercials too—over 300, if you’re counting—and he’s dipped his toes into music videos, just for kicks. You can really see he’s not afraid to switch things up and keep things fresh. There’s a reason his name pops up in so many credits. Right now, he’s in the thick of post-production on his first feature, “Let’s Meet.” Who knows what kind of twists and turns he’ll bring with this one? With all that experience wrangling stories for TV and selling products in just 30 seconds, you better believe he knows how to grab your attention. Sandhu’s journey is basically a lesson in sticking it out, reinventing yourself, and just loving the chaos of making stuff people actually want to watch. Mumbai never sleeps, and apparently, neither does Ricky.
Born to Bhagwant Singh, a well-known producer, and Sarla Sandhu, this guy basically grew up on film sets. The insider access? Wild. You can just imagine him dodging cables backstage while major stars rehearsed lines a few feet away. His dad’s connections must’ve made it way easier to get a foot in the door, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have to hustle. Bollywood isn’t exactly known for being a walk in the park. People expect you’ll ride your parent’s coattails, but the crowd’s vicious if you flop. Still, with a background like that, it’s almost inevitable you get a taste for the limelight. Maybe he picked up some tricks of the trade just hanging around the editing rooms, or maybe he spent late nights at family parties listening to old-timers swap war stories from the golden age. Either way, you can’t deny: the legacy’s heavy, but it’s also a secret weapon if you play your cards right.
January 15, 1970
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Mumbai, Maharahstra, India
55 years old