India, March 9 -- Long before stepping into the world of sci-fi storytelling, Ashish Chanchlani had already built a massive digital empire through his popular comedy sketches on YouTube. With millions of followers and viral videos that often dominate the platform, the creator has consistently experimented with content formats. But with his new sci-fi series Ekaki, Ashish has gone a step further, building an entire world of his own while taking on multiple responsibilities as the producer, director and actor of the project.

In a candid conversation with Hindustan Times, Ashish spoke about the overwhelming response to the show's latest episode, which crossed over a crore views within 24 hours, and how the success has encouraged him to take...