Adesh Prasad runs Sohum Shah Films as the Producer and Creative Head of the company. Co-director, co-writer and co-producer on the critically acclaimed fantasy horror/thriller Tumbbad (2018), Adesh has also co-edited the National Award winning feature film, Ship of Theseus (2013). His film, Tumbbad, was the first Indian film to open the prestigious Venice Critics Week section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival. It was awarded the Best Film in Cinema Asia 2019, and Screamfest Horror Film Fest, USA. Tumbbad earned him Best Director (Focus Asia Section) award at Sitges Film Festival 2018, and a nomination as Best Director across major platforms such as: Filmfare Awards 2019, and Critics Choice Film Awards 2019. He was chosen as one of the 25 prime innovators in entertainment who have shaken up things and ignited conversations in 2019 by Film Companion.