A young man wearing a navy blue New York Yankees baseball cap and a white t-shirt is outside, pointing with his right hand toward something off-camera. He holds a water bottle and a cellphone in his left hand, and is standing on a grass area with trees and a residential street in the background.

Janik Rai Director & Creative Director

Janik Rai directs with composed intention and raw instinct, creating work that feels both crafted and lived-in.

Born and raised in Canada with South Asian heritage, his perspective is shaped by growing up between two cultural worlds, informing how he sees people, builds atmosphere, and finds the human truth inside a story.

His visual style balances atmospheric composition with natural, observational movement, allowing performances and environments to breathe.

As a creative director for global brands and artists, his work spans music video, commercial, and branded storytelling, with credits including Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, and Sonam Bajwa.

His goal, across every project, is the same. Images that feel timeless, human, and true.

Email
contact@janikrai.com

Awards and Recognitions:

2024 Shiny Awards Long List

2023 Berlin Commercial Awards Official Selection

2023 1.4 Awards Long List

2022 JEDI Award

Powerade

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Isle Of Mann

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Spotify

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Bn3th

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Warner Music Canada

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Kal Tire

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BMW

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RE/MAX

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Simplii Financial

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KPU

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada

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Apple Music

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Go Turkiye

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Powerade - Isle Of Mann - Spotify - Bn3th - Warner Music Canada - Kal Tire - BMW - RE/MAX - Simplii Financial - KPU - Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Apple Music - Go Turkiye -