May 2020 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Part of a network of partners possessing tremendous domain expertise and experience in running businesses as CxOs.

Jun 2016 – Jun 2020 · 4 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Partnered with Priyanka Chopra in establishing her mini studio. Produced, marketed and distributed 10+ films in various Indian regional languages and structured studio’s first Bollywood co-production deal for ‘The Sky Is Pink’.

Sep 2014 – Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Spearheaded the Joint Venture between Relativity Media and B4U. Established overseas distribution network with offices across New York, Dubai and London and released 25+ Bollywood films. Led JV’s TV content initiative in India and co-produced two TV shows for Big Magic (Hindi) and Star Pravah (Marathi).

May 2014 – Jun 2020 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Liaisoned with and signed several top directors and scriptwriters including Rohit Shetty, Prabhu Deva, Mudassar Aziz, Deva Katta, Farhad Samjhi and Bhavani Iyer. Produced, marketed and distributed films like ‘Prasthanam’ and Golden Globe shortlisted Marathi film ‘Baba’.

Apr 2014 – Apr 2024 · 10 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Pioneered this SEBI approved Alternative Investment Fund (Category II). My main focus is on the business development with private investors and PE funds to raise USD 40 Million.

Jan 2012 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Re-launched the Film Entertainment Business including the worldwide marketing and distribution of ‘Gulaab Gang. Led the negotiation and acquisition of Digi Cable as well as restructuring and merging Digi Cable with the Sahara TV distribution team for cost and operational efficiencies.

Jul 2010 – Dec 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Mentored small and medium sized media & entertainment companies on operational effectiveness. Advised media companies to launch new businesses by collaborating with them on fundraising, maintaining investor relationships and forging strategic alliances. I advised PE funds on investments in media companies.

Jun 2006 – Jun 2010 · 4 yrs · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Launched the Motion Picture business and the entertainment face for Network18 Group. Successfully listed The Indian Film Company on the AIM Exchange in London and raised a Film Fund of USD 110 million. Led the formation of Viacom18, a 50:50 JV between Network18 & Viacom, USA.
• Established sales and distribution offices in London, New York, Dubai and India; finance and legal offices in Guernsey, Cyprus, Mauritius and India. Within two years, TIFC/Viacom18 released 25+ films worldwide, delivering blockbusters like Jab We Met, Welcome, Singh Is Kinng, Golmaal Returns, Ghajini and Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd.
• Forged partnerships with leading International Sales Agents like Fortissimo and Hanway Films - the first for any Indian Studio. TIFC was the only Film Studio in India to have partnered in 3 International co-productions - Little Zizou (Mira Nair), Road Movie (Ross Katz- Lost in Translation and Fred Berger- La La Land) and It’s a Wonderful Afterlife (Gurinder Chadha)

Oct 2004 – May 2006 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Established Sahara One as the only corporate player in the Bollywood industry which was dominated by independent film producers. Produced, marketed and distributed a portfolio of commercially and critically successful films - Yahaan, Malamaal Weekly, Hanuman, Sarkar, No Entry, Corporate and Dor.
• Formulated the business and content strategy to launch a 24-hour film channel - 'Filmy'. Set-up and led multiple teams for strategic business planning, content acquisition, business operations and distribution of TV channel within India and globally.

Jun 2002 – Oct 2004 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• Launched the motion picture business and established sales and distribution offices in London, New York and India. Successfully produced, marketed and distributed National award-winning films– Lakshaya and Swades.
• Formulated the business and content strategy for launching ‘Hungama TV’ channel. Set-up and led multiple teams for strategic business planning, content acquisition, business operations and distribution of Hungama TV channel within India and globally.

Mar 2001 – Jun 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Kolkata Area

Oct 1991 – Feb 2001 · 9 yrs 4 mos · Greater Ahmedabad Area

Oct 1990 – Oct 1991 · 1 yr · Mumbai Metropolitan Region