Saurabh Saraswat

Saurabh Saraswat is an actor of depth and range, and an acting mentor who shapes stories both on screen and in the rehearsal room. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, he has brought truth and intensity to every role he embodies. His portrayal of Ritwik in the ZEE5 series Mafia revealed his ability to navigate the complexity of a character across two very different life phases. On the festival circuit, his work has shone through films like CRD (2016), which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, Cat Sticks (2019), honoured with the Jury Award at Slamdance, Gray (2018), Nameplate (2020), and Bittu (2020), a poignant short that earned a nomination at the Student Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars for students. Beyond the screen, Saurabh channels his vision through Eight Winds Productions, a company he founded to craft meaningful narratives and nurture talent. Today, he also lends his artistry and mentorship to The Art Circle Productions, India’s first community-driven production house, where he guides actors in discovering their craft and their souls. In performance and in teaching alike, Saurabh embodies a rare blend of passion and precision, making him both a storyteller and a builder of storytellers.