MUMBAI: Zee Studios head producer Abhishek Vyas has moved on to join the Indian originals team at Netflix. Vyas will report directly to Netflix India original film director Aashish Singh.

In his new role, he will work closely with directors, producers, writers and external creative team for new acquisitions and content development of projects.

He has overseen the production of Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi and developed multiple projects including Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari among others during his stay at Zee Studios. He has also worked with Eros International and Star Network in previous stints.

“From brand marketing at CNBC TV 18 and Star India to being a part of setting up a film studio at Eros International and now developing and producing films at Zee Studios, last 10 years have been like a roller coaster. The appetite to do a lot of different things, learn and make it large just keeps on increasing,” Vyas’s LinkedIn profile says. 

With the increasing focus on Indian market, Netflix has roped in a number of local talents as well to strengthen its consumer understanding.