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
