Akshat Srivastava, the director, has received immense love from music lovers for his debut single “GHOOME.” Produced by his production house, Bun Maska Films, the song has been showered with rave reviews. The captivating video, featuring beautiful lyrics “Thoda Mein Bikhar Gaya,” has been personally edited by Akshat. The soulful song, sung and composed by Vismay Patel, who also wrote the lyrics, was released by Indie Records.
Speaking about “GHOOME,” Akshat Srivastava shared, “This song is like a travel video, offering a unique Point of View experience. It celebrates the joy that comes from breaking down barriers and finding pleasure in life’s little joys. Through this song, I encourage everyone to break free from societal constraints and embrace their individuality.”
Background of Akshat Srivastava:
As the son of veteran actor Atul Srivastava, Akshat had an early introduction to the film world. However, his passion always lay in filmmaking rather than acting. He began his journey in photography at the young age of 10 and created his first short film while studying in the 9th standard. Pursuing his dreams, Akshat Srivastava earned a BA in Film and TV New Media Production from UPG College (Mithibhai campus). He commenced his professional career as an intern at TVF in 2018 and became a full-time member in 2022 after assisting director Apoorv Singh Karki, known for the popular movie “Bandaa” and series “Aspirants,” on TVF original “Saas Bahu Achaar” and various other projects.
Independent Ventures of Akshat Srivastava:
Akshat’s film “Written & Directed By,” released in 2020 and premiered on Disney+Hotstar, gained over 4 million views in under two months. The movie, now available on Jio Cinema, narrates the misadventures of a young aspiring filmmaker who takes on the challenge of learning writing to participate in a movie-making competition that could either break him or make him. Akshat Srivastava played multiple roles in the movie, including writing, directing, and editing. The film boasts a talented cast, including Atul Srivastava, Manoj Pahwa, Brijendra Kala, Akashdeep Arora, Elisha Mayor, Narottam Bain, Ashutosh Gupta, Arnav Bhasin, and Alam Khan.
Akshat Srivastava’s Music Singles:
Thrilled with the response to “GHOOME,” Akshat Srivastava is pleased with how his visual style, particularly his Mumbai street photography style, attracts collaborators. He is all set to release his next single in the near future and is currently gearing up for more independent projects while creatively collaborating on others.
