Jay Pandya

Jay Pandya’s filmography is honestly kinda all over the map, but in a good way—like, the man doesn’t just stick to one vibe. His 2018 flick, Ratanpur, is this moody thriller set in a dusty corner of Gujarat, where a cop stumbles into a town that’s basically drowning in secrets. Stuff goes sideways real fast—corruption, small-town politics, and a whole lotta drama. The guy’s got a knack for digging into the dirty underbelly of places people usually ignore. It’s not just about who did it; it’s more about why everyone’s so damn messed up. Then he swings to Karma Wallet (2024)—totally different energy. This one’s way more current, dipping into the wild world of digital money, scams, and how everyone’s trying to hustle their way out of mediocrity. You’ve got these characters, all desperate for a shortcut, and the film doesn’t pull punches about how tech is both a blessing and a curse. Pandya weaves in a lot of clever social commentary, but it’s not preachy—more like, “hey, look how crazy this all is.” And then, Surprise (2025) is on the horizon. Details are on lockdown (classic move), but if Pandya’s past work is anything to go by, you can bet it’ll be another genre-bender. He’s not shy about mixing suspense with a slice of humor or turning the story on its head just when you think you’ve got it figured out. If you’re into films that don’t play by the rules and actually have something to say, his stuff’s worth a watch.