Dhar Mann
Founder
Dhar Mann Studios
Dhar Mann is the #1 digital scripted storyteller in the world. A mission-driven entrepreneur, writer, producer, father, husband and media personality, Dhar is the founder of Dhar Mann Studios (DMS), the digital scripted studio reaching over 163 million followers with purpose-driven, inspirational content that makes a positive impact on people across the world. The company produces five half-hour episodes of scripted dramas every week that resonate with viewers of all ages. Dhar Mann Studios’ content currently averages 42M daily views across platforms. With a 125,000 SF, three-stage production facility in Burbank and over 200 team members, DMS is the largest creator-built studio bridging legacy Hollywood and the creator economy.
Dhar has been recognized by Forbes as the #2 Top Creator both in 2024 and 2025 and by Time on their inaugural TIME100 Creators List in 2025. He has also been recognized for several awards, including being nominated for Favorite Male Creator at the 2024 and 2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and winning various Telly Awards and Shorty Awards, most recently being honored for “Studio of the Year” at the 2025 Shorty Awards. In 2022, he was also nominated for Best Scripted Series at the Streamy Awards and acknowledged by YouTube as the 2nd Top Creator on YouTube in 2021.
Beyond content creation, Dhar is passionate about making meaningful impact on communities with real-world resources, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to non-profits, charities and marginalized communities. Organizations supported include Los Angeles Food Bank, TeamSeas, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Angel Studios, Special Olympics, the Dream Foundation, the Burbank Police department, and ARFID Awareness, among other causes that tie back directly to themes in his content. In addition to Dhar’s personal donations, Dhar Mann Studios has also set up many videos as fundraisers to help support these groups.
Alongside Dhar Mann Studios’ scripted premium content, Dhar’s fans can engage with him on a personal level as a dad, husband and entrepreneur on his Instagram and TikTok accounts. Dhar's personal content blends videos of his kids, along with relatable relationship content with his wife, well-known lifestyle influencer and co-founder of Dhar Mann Studios, Laura Avila. Dhar has collaborated with iconic brands and companies such as MTV, Instagram, Universal and Amazon.
His story, business, and life tips have been shared on Forbes, Business Insider, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Bloomberg, and many more.
Dhar resides in Los Angeles, CA.
Dhar has been recognized by Forbes as the #2 Top Creator both in 2024 and 2025 and by Time on their inaugural TIME100 Creators List in 2025. He has also been recognized for several awards, including being nominated for Favorite Male Creator at the 2024 and 2025 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards and winning various Telly Awards and Shorty Awards, most recently being honored for “Studio of the Year” at the 2025 Shorty Awards. In 2022, he was also nominated for Best Scripted Series at the Streamy Awards and acknowledged by YouTube as the 2nd Top Creator on YouTube in 2021.
Beyond content creation, Dhar is passionate about making meaningful impact on communities with real-world resources, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to non-profits, charities and marginalized communities. Organizations supported include Los Angeles Food Bank, TeamSeas, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Angel Studios, Special Olympics, the Dream Foundation, the Burbank Police department, and ARFID Awareness, among other causes that tie back directly to themes in his content. In addition to Dhar’s personal donations, Dhar Mann Studios has also set up many videos as fundraisers to help support these groups.
Alongside Dhar Mann Studios’ scripted premium content, Dhar’s fans can engage with him on a personal level as a dad, husband and entrepreneur on his Instagram and TikTok accounts. Dhar's personal content blends videos of his kids, along with relatable relationship content with his wife, well-known lifestyle influencer and co-founder of Dhar Mann Studios, Laura Avila. Dhar has collaborated with iconic brands and companies such as MTV, Instagram, Universal and Amazon.
His story, business, and life tips have been shared on Forbes, Business Insider, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Bloomberg, and many more.
Dhar resides in Los Angeles, CA.