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Piyush Panjuani is an avid filmmaker with over 22 years of experience, having produced and directed nearly 250 advertising films and an internationally acclaimed feature film, ‘5 Rupya.’

His creative journey began in theatre, where he honed his craft and developed a deep sensitivity to human emotions and expressions. His standout performance as the protagonist in the adaptation of Peter Shaffer's classic, "Equus," not only garnered accolades but also inspired the name of his film production company, EQUUS.

Deeply rooted in Indian culture, Piyush has brought his vision to a global audience, shooting and post-producing commercials in Australia, the UK, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, and Africa. His global experience has enriched his cinematic storytelling, making it universally appealing. He has collaborated with multinational brands, and his commercials have won nearly a dozen awards for his films.

His journey into feature filmmaking began with an accidental discovery of Munshi Premchand's short story "Idgah," which inspired his first feature film, "5 Rupya."
"5 Rupya" has captured global audiences, earning 16 international awards, 30 official selections, and has been the Opening Film at 8 festivals. The film was created with some of India's finest talents. Piyush is now preparing to release "5 Rupya" on an OTT platform.

As an influential figure in the advertising industry, Piyush has served on the Film Craft jury for prestigious advertising awards, ABBY, for over seven years and was the chairman of the Jury-Film Craft category too.

His passion for teaching is evident in his frequent workshops and guest speaking engagements at educational institutions and film forums.
Piyush's journey from theatre to advertising and feature films highlights his versatility and commitment to storytelling, making him a valuable mentor and inspiration to aspiring filmmakers.