Venk, a talented individual, was discovered by Nick Cannon, a television host and entertainer, while wildly dancing in the streets of Hollywood. This chance encounter launched Venk's career as a multi-faceted writer, director, actor, and producer.
As an artist, Venk is recognized for his unique dance and freestyle rap skills, as well as his ability to tell heartfelt and unapologetic stories. Through his production company, Khrisp Entertainment, he produced and starred in his first feature film, Four Samosas, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and was later acquired by IFC Films.
Venk's impressive resume includes appearances on popular TV shows such as Veep, The Comedy Get Down, and Ellen, as well as a starring role in the hit TV series Wild N' Out. Most recently, he co-starred with Gina Rodriguez in the scripted thriller podcast Last Known Position, playing the role of Reyansh Chabra.
As a writer and director, Venk has gained recognition for his award-winning short films, which have been accepted into over 25 film festivals, including Urbanworld, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and many more. His fiction comedy podcast series, Masala Jones, was featured in The AV Club and included on The Bello Collective's list of 100 Outstanding Podcasts of the Year.
Venk's achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards and nominations, including winning the American Film Market's (AFM) film pitch competition. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Venk currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and holds a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and a dual Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Chapman University.
