Actor
On-camera and stage performances for film, web series, music videos, and television — rooted in emotionally charged, socially conscious storytelling.
Featured in leading publications and news outlets
"मैं एक अंधा हूं, मेरा जीवन ही protest है" — Video report on his experiences as a student activist.
Appeared on The Lallantop Adda to discuss JNU student demands and performed a viral recitation of "Dastoor."
Contributing author writing about student resistance, revolutionary music, and intellectual challenges.
Interview detailing his narrow escape during the 2020 JNU campus violence.
Featured in an international report on how his poetry became a symbol of resistance during 2019–2020 protests.
Exclusive interview focusing on police action taken against him during his time as a student councillor.
Creative offerings for film, TV, independent projects & live events
On-camera and stage performances for film, web series, music videos, and television — rooted in emotionally charged, socially conscious storytelling.
Original Hindi, Urdu & Bhojpuri lyrics, dialogues, and poetry scripts for film, TV, and independent projects — from romantic ballads to protest anthems. Credits include TVF's Yeh Meri Family and other long-form series.
Full song composition — melody, arrangement, and production for film, web series, and independent music projects.
Soulful vocals for playback, studio recordings, and live performances. Trained in ghazal and contemporary styles.
Plays over 50 musical instruments. Versatile instrumentalist for recordings, compositions, and live performances across diverse genres.
Ghazal evenings, mushairas, and concert sets. Available for private events, festivals, and institutional programs.
Selected releases and performances
Shashi Bhushan 'समद' is a singer, composer, lyricist, and writer whose art is rooted in social consciousness.
An alumnus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), his formative years there — marked by poetry, protest, and performance — continue to shape the depth of his work.
He founded Kala Chashma, a music project that blends ghazal traditions with contemporary storytelling. His songs have been featured in TVF originals and released through labels like 4PM Music.
Beyond music, समद writes for screen — contributing lyrics and dialogues to TV productions — and performs live at mushairas, cultural festivals, and private events across India.
Whether you need original lyrics, a composed track, live performance, or creative writing — reach out.