Ashish Chanchlani Opens Up About Nostalgic First Cinema Experience

Renowned digital creator and YouTube star Ashish Chanchlani recently shared a poignant anecdote about his first-ever cinema experience, revealing that watching Sunny Deol's Ghatak in theatres left an indelible mark on him. During a podcast appearance, Chanchlani revealed, "Sunny Deol ne screen pe chilaya aur yahape pura theatre chilla raha tha... I think that is the first moment I have. I was very small, but it's etched in my memory."

The 30-year-old content creator is set to make his directorial debut with the horror-comedy Ekaki, which he has written, directed, and stars in. Describing himself as a "movie baby," Chanchlani credited his upbringing in a theatre-owning family for fuelling his passion for films and storytelling. His father's single-screen cinema played a pivotal role in shaping his love affair with cinema.

Ekaki, scheduled to be released on ACV Studios' YouTube channel, has generated considerable excitement among Chanchlani's massive fan base thanks to its captivating first-look poster replete with supernatural intrigue.

As Ashish Chanchlani embarks on his transition from theatres as an avid cine-goer to calling the shots behind the camera, his personal and cinematic journey is sparking immense interest. With Ekaki set to bring the internet personality's unique brand of storytelling to the big screen, fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release to experience Chanchlani's narrative vision for themselves.