Sohit Uniyal: From Uttarakhand Hills to Reality TV Casting Powerhouse…
Sohit Uniyal stands as one of
India’s most Respected Casting Directors in the Non-Fiction Reality TV space.
With over 17 years of experience, he has shaped some of India’s biggest and
most loved reality shows across leading broadcasters like Sony TV, Star Plus,
Zee TV, Colors TV, Amazon MX Player and Disney+ Hotstar.
A
Mumbai-based Media professional, Sohit combines sharp audition strategy,
pan-India talent scouting, large-scale event management and on-ground
production expertise.
Born
in a modest family in the serene hills of Uttarakhand, Sohit
Uniyal‘s
journey is nothing short of inspiring. Deeply rooted in his humble beginnings,
he started his creative path as a theatre artist in 2002, honing his passion
amid the mountains before pursuing a Management degree from IMS Dehradun. His
father, R.P Uniyal, retired as an officer from Uttarakhand Police, this
connection later helped him spotlight Himachal Police band “The Harmony of the
Pines” on national television.
After
his MBA, Sohit joined Reliance Communications, but a pivotal referral shifted
his trajectory and he entered the entertainment world of Mumbai as Business
Manager for a renowned Production house, this work stint helped him build
essential skills in production and Pan India talent handling.
Entrepreneurial
Leap and Rapid Rise…
In
2012, Sohit started focusing on scouting & promoting untapped talent for TV
Reality shows, channeling his expertise and roots into pan-India opportunities.
This venture marked his entrepreneurial role, leveraging his growing expertise
in Pan India Talent Scouting, Ground Auditions across leading Broadcasters
& Networks.
In
2016, he joined Frames Production Company Pvt Ltd, where he skyrocketed to
prominence, overseeing casting for blockbuster reality franchises that
redefined Indian television. His strategic vision turned raw potential into
national stars.
After
Frames, he recently did casting for shows like Hustle (MTV / Jio Hotstar),
MasterChef India Jodi (Sony Tv) and I-Popstar (Amazon MX Player).
A
Legacy of Blockbuster Reality Shows…
Sohit
served as Casting Director for dozens of iconic and ongoing reality franchises,
His credits include:
Dance
Reality Shows :-
– Super
Dancer (Sony TV)
– India’s
Best Dancer (Sony TV)
– Dance
Plus (Star Plus / Disney+ Hotstar )
– Hip
Hop India (Amazon MX Player)
–
DID Lil Masters Season 3 (Zee TV).
– Dance
Deewane Juniors (Colors Tv).
–
High Fever (&
TV).
–
Super Dancer Marathi, Maharashtra’s Best Dancer, Dance
Maharashtra Dance, Dance Dance Juniors – Various channels.
Music
& Multi-Talent Reality Shows :-
– MasterChef
India Jodi – (Sony TV)
– I-Popstar,
India’s first Singer-Songwriter Music Reality Show – (Amazon MX Player)
– Hunarbaaz
Desh Ki Shaan (Colors TV).
–
India’s Got Talent (Colors
TV).
– SaReGaMaPa
Lil Champs (Zee TV).
– Indian
Pro Music League (Zee TV
– Rising
Star (Colors TV).
– Dil
Hai Hindustani (Star Plus),
– SaReGaMaPA (Zee
TV).
–
Indian Idol Junior (Sony TV).
–
Mi Honar Superstar, Sangeet
Samrat, Raw Star (Yo Yo Honey Singh’s show) – Various
Channels
He
also handled Audition & Process Head roles, launch episode
management for multiple Big Boss seasons (including Hindi,
Kannada and Bangla editions), and event consultancy for Zee TV promotional
concerts, political summits, and corporate launches…
Shaping
Iconic Shows and Global Impact…
Venturing
internationally, Sohit led the Indian auditions for Seoul’s Zenith Media Group,
forming global K-Pop Crew Z Boys & Z Girls.
As
a Casting Powerhouse, whether it’s discovering the next Dance sensation, curating
independent Singer & musician, or managing star-studded events, Sohit
Uniyal continues to bridge talent from every corner of India to the national
and global stage drawing from thousands of auditions with fairness and scale
praised by producers & broadcasters.
His
journey from the mountains to Mumbai proves that passion, persistence, and
expertise can turn dreams into blockbuster reality shows.
For more information visit
website – www.sohituniyal.com