Mumbai, India –
What begins as a spark on a school stage can ignite into a national journey. For Nikhilesh Masram, that first step at Royal English School, Kalyan transformed into a career spanning over a decade in India’s dance, theatre, and film industries.
Today, Nikhilesh is a choreographer, filmmaker, stage performer, educator, and entrepreneur—with performances in India’s biggest live shows, direction credits in music and commercial video, and a creative vision rooted in culture and storytelling.
🎓 Humble Beginnings & Shiamak Davar Training
Born on 7 September 1989 in Nagpur, Nikhilesh’s passion for dance blossomed in Kalyan. He trained at Shiamak Davar International India Pvt. Ltd., where he was selected for the elite One Year Program (OYP)—a top-tier course for professional dancers. Under Shiamak Davar’s guidance, he mastered Bollywood, jazz, contemporary, and stage technique.
🎭 900+ Shows in Zangoora – The Gypsy Prince
His big break came in Zangoora – The Gypsy Prince, India’s first and longest-running Bollywood-style Broadway musical at Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon. Performing in over 900 shows, Nikhilesh became a lead stage presence. He also managed costume responsibilities and stage positioning for cast members.
🕺 Award Shows & Major Live Events
As part of Shiamak Davar’s performing company, Nikhilesh performed in:
- Star Parivaar Awards (2014) – Star Plus
- Zee Cine Awards
- Asian Football Confederation Awards (2017) – Kingdom of Dreams
- Mahabali Hanuman (Sony TV Launch) – Lead performer in launch event
🎥 Director, Assistant Director & Filmmaker
After training in Film Direction at Mumbai Film Academy, Nikhilesh moved behind the camera. He directed, edited, and assisted in several projects:
Director:
- Soneri Sakali – Marathi music video directed by Nikhilesh
- India Film Project (2019) – Directed a short film in 48 hours
- Cinematic Wedding Films – Directed high-end weddings under MAMA Entertainment
- House #988 (A Story of Revenge) – His first short film before formal training
Assistant Director:
- NBA India Games 2019 (Sony TV) – Assistant Director for televised ad campaign
🏢 Founder & Creative Leader
- Founder & Artistic Director – MAMA Entertainment Production
- Executive Director – The World Art Center India
- Creative Head – IFEE Production Pvt. Ltd.
- Affiliate – AVS TV & Films, MFA Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd.
- Member – Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA)
🧑‍🏫 Educator & Mentor
Nikhilesh runs regular dance and performance workshops in Mumbai and Kalyan, offering training in Bollywood, hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, folk, and more.
📌 Skills Overview:
Performance: Dance, Acting, Stage Presence, Stage Management
Film: Direction, Editing, Camera Planning, Scriptwriting
Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro
Other: Sound Console Handling, Costume Styling, Graphic Design
🌐 Snapshot Summary:
Name: Nikhilesh Masram
Born: 7 Sept 1989, Nagpur
Based In: Kalyan East, Thane / Mumbai
IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm9977906/
Website: http://www.knishuumasram.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikhilesh-masram-nishu-masram-345bab117
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nishucanangel