Vashu Bhagnani
Vashu Bhagnani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 April 1961 Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Occupations | Film Producer and Businessman |
| Years active | 1983-Present |
| Organization | Pooja Entertainment |
| Known for | Coolie no.1 |
| Spouse | Pooja Bhagnani |
| Children | Deepshikha Deshmukh (daughter) Jackky Bhagnani (son) |
Vashu Bhagnani is an Indian film producer from Mumbai, India who works in Bollywood film industry.
He launched Puja Entertainment India Ltd. in 1995 with the movie Coolie No. 1 His films include Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001), Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), Om Jai Jagadish (2002), Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) and Shaadi No. 1 (2005).[1] His recent ventures include Mission Raniganj (2023), Ganpath (2023), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).[2]
Personal life
Vashu Bhagnani was born on 19 April 1961 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He is of Sindhi descent. He is the son of Lilaram Bhagnani and is married to Pooja Bhagnani, after whom he named his production company, Pooja Entertainment India Limited, founded in 1995.
Bhagnani's personal life has been marked by both struggles and successes. He had to quit school in the sixth standard due to financial difficulties and began selling clothes in various cities to earn a living. In 1989, he moved to Mumbai to start his own business, initially working in manufacturing TV parts and clothing before venturing into film production.
The Bhagnani family is deeply involved in the film industry. His son, Jackky Bhagnani, is an actor, film producer, and entrepreneur who has acted in several films produced by his father, while his daughter, Deepshikha Deshmukh, is also involved in the family's production business.
Vashu Bhagnani's career in film production has seen both highs and lows. After a string of successful "No. 1" movies in the late 1990s and early 2000s, he faced financial setbacks with the failure of Anupam Kher's directorial debut Om Jai Jagadish in 2002, which led him to temporarily shift to real estate before making a comeback in film production.
Production
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya |
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai |
| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | |
| Deewaanapan | |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish |
| Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | |
| 2003 | Out of Control |
| 2005 | Vaada |
| Silsiilay | |
| Antarmahal: Views of the Inner Chamber | |
| Shaadi No. 1 | |
| 2008 | Sorry Bhai! |
| 2009 | Kal Kissne Dekha |
| Do Knot Disturb | |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U |
| 2012 | Ajab Gazabb Love |
| 2013 | Himmatwala |
| Rangrezz | |
| 2014 | Humshakals |
| Youngistaan | |
| 2015 | Welcome 2 Karachi |
| 2016 | Sarbjit |
| 2017 | Carbon |
| 2018 | Dil Juunglee |
| Welcome To New York | |
| 2021 | Bell Bottom |
| Shava Ni Girdhari Lal | |
| 2023 | Mission Raniganj |
| Ganapath | |
| 2024 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan |
| 2025 | Mere Husband Ki Biwi |
Distribution
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon |
| 2016 | Junooniyat |
| The Legend of Tarzan (Domestic Release Only) | |
| Madaari | |
| Star Trek Beyond (Domestic Release Only) | |
| Dishoom | |
| Freaky Ali | |
| Raaz: Reboot | |
| Banjo | |
| Tutak Tutak Tutiya (Hindi Release Only) | |
| 2017 | Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran |
| 2018 | Pari |
| Fanney Khan | |
| Batti Gul Meter Chalu | |
| Kedarnath | |
| 2019 | Mental Hai Kya |
| Pati Patni Aur Woh | |
| 2020 | Dostana 2 |
| 2021 | Mr. Lele |
| Gehraiyaan | |
| Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali | |
| Veere Di Wedding 2 | |
| Raksha Bandhan | |
| Takht | |
| 2022 | Mayday |
| Jugjugg Jeeyo | |
| HIT: The First Case | |
| 2023 | Selfiee |
| Kabzaa (Hindi Release Only) | |
| Bull | |
| Adipurush (Hindi Release Only) | |
| OMG 2 (Overseas Release Only) | |
| 2024 | Devara |
| Mr. & Mrs. Mahi | |
| Sarfira (Overseas Release Only) | |
| Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha (Overseas Release Only) | |
| Amaran (Hindi Release Only) | |
| Naam |
References
- ↑ Jha, Subhash K (14 June 2019). "David Dhawan-Vashu Bhagnani 'on same page'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ↑ "Producer Vashu Bhagnani Owes Over Rs 65 Lakh To Mission Raniganj, Ganapath, BMCM Crew Members: FWICE". Times Now News. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.