Check Out Aaroosh Kohli’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Aaroosh Kohli.

Hi Aaroosh, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I grew up in Dubai, India, and Singapore before heading to Cornell for college, and being exposed to so many different cultures early on really shaped the way I look at stories. After graduating, I moved back to India and started my career at Fox Star, where I developed films. From there, I joined Netflix India and worked on developing their Original Series. I was able to work on more than 15 shows, and five of them made it to the Global Top 10. It gave me a real understanding of how global the industry has become and how stories can travel in ways we never expected.

In terms of taste, I have always leaned toward comedy and feel-good content because I genuinely believe film and TV can take people out of their heads for a moment and make them forget whatever they are dealing with. Right now, I am working at Olive Bridge Entertainment, a company that focuses on comedies and rom-coms, which aligns perfectly with the kind of storytelling I love. I am also very passionate about YA content and creating films and TV that resonate with younger audiences who are often overlooked but are incredibly engaged and thoughtful viewers.

It has been a journey across countries, companies, and genres, but the common thread has always been the same – I love stories that make people feel happier and more connected.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Thankfully, I have always been someone who sees a glass as half full, so while I’ve had some struggles, they’ve always turned into great opportunities. Coming from a family of investment bankers, that was always what I thought I would do, but I made a huge pivot my freshman year of college when I realized I wanted to work in film. My parents were incredibly supportive, even when they were skeptical.

Unfortunately, getting a visa out of college to work in film in the US is essentially impossible, so I was forced to pivot again. I had to decide whether to give up on my dream or find another way to live it. So I decided to move to Mumbai, where I had never lived, to try and work in film or TV there. I had initially thought I would work for a year and come back to the US to do a master’s, but what started as a short journey turned into six years where I worked on multiple feature films and eventually at Netflix.

Coming back to the US in 2023 was itself not the greatest timing, with issues around immigration at an all-time high and the film industry in a slump, but I am always optimistic that things will turn around and good things are on the horizon.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I work for a Production Company called Olive Bridge Entertainment. We make feature films and TV, and are most known for our rom-coms and comedies (Easy A, Friends with Benefits, Peter Rabbit Franchise, Anyone But You), but are always looking for great projects. As someone who loves comedies and grew up on the comedies of the 2000’s I’m very proud to work for a company that is trying to uphold the success of comedies and specifically theatrical comedies!

I’m proud of the work I am doing now. We currently have a film that we just finished shooting that will be out in the summer of 2026. I am also proud of the work I did in India, especially a sitcom I worked very hard on to get made, which is Netflix India’s most successful comedy series and will have its second season come out next year.

I think what sets me apart is my breadth of experience from around the globe as well as my empathy for all creatives in how difficult it is to create anything right now let alone something that is great.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
In my personal experience, formal mentorship hasn’t been the most helpful. I’m not someone who reaches out without a specific reason, and since I often don’t have one, it’s hard for me to cultivate those formal relationships. What I do think works well is seeking advice from the people you work with and those around you. I’ve always struggled with asking for help; ever since I was young, I wanted to solve problems myself (something I’m still trying to work on). I do think mentorship can be a great thing when it’s well-maintained and becomes more than just professional advice, when it evolves into true mentorship.