The Team
The People of StepIn
Ayaz Khan
ayaz@stepinproduction.in
I am Ayaz Khan, an Indian actor and former model working in the entertainment industry. I began my career as a model before transitioning into acting in films and television. I am best known for my role as Dr. Shubhankar Rai in the television series Dill Mill Gayye. I have also appeared in several Bollywood films in supporting roles, including Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, Hide & Seek, and Chashme Baddoor. Along with acting, I have also been associated with production work in the film industry.
I am currently working on upcoming projects including the short film Cake, along with multiple music videos and brand collaborations such as Clovia.
Richa Kamwani
Writer Director
richa@stepinproduction.in
A dreamer from Nagpur and a storyteller at heart, I’m Richa Kamwani.
After years of learning the craft alongside directors such as Vishal Bhardwaj, Jai Mehta, and Anu Menon, I’ve traded the Chief AD’s chair and countless cups of chai for a new chapter as a writer, director, and producer.
Below are links to some of my recent work as a writer, director, and producer:
Ajit Bakery DVC:
https://youtu.be/pHU8c5PT7DI?si=nRtVYpmz2pE7CFZA
Almost Sane Brand Campaign Film:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCrNYVoSfpb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Music Video: (For preview – Releasing next month)
https://youtu.be/Owzi6ewijIo
Shikha Kaul
Writer
skaul@stepinproduction.in
Shikha Kaul has carved a niche for herself since she entered the field of writing. Dedicated to exploring fresh ideas in fiction and stories inspired by true events, she already has four published novels to her credit. Her upcoming book series ‘True Stories That Roar’ brings breathtaking real-life human stories from across India, which encapsulates the lives of personalities who dared to stand by what they believed in.
A post graduate in HR, Shikha worked in the telecom industry for more than twelve years heading the staffing division. It was her appetite for writing that made her quit her job in 2016 to devote her absolute focus on her career in writing. She stepped into the world of literature in 2015 through her debut novel, Hidden Husband. From there began a journey of a pen that knows no rest and is passionate to bring life to beautiful stories one after the other.
Puneet Bhandal
Writer
Puneet Bhandal is a British author, former Bollywood journalist, and creative writing facilitator with a passion for storytelling and Indian cinema. Born and raised in West London, she began her career in Bollywood journalism after completing an MSc in Information Technology, writing her own column and gaining first-hand insight into the entertainment industry.
Her experiences interviewing and reporting on Bollywood inspired her transition into fiction writing, where she creates stories that celebrate glamour, culture, and relatable characters.
Puneet delivers Bollywood-inspired creative writing workshops for schools and young audiences, encouraging literacy, imagination, and confidence through the power of storytelling and her own journey from journalist to author.
