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PROFILE

Entertainment Professional with robust problem-solving skills and proven experience in Content Productions For 360 Degree Entertainment, OTT, TV , Films, Web & More. Specialised In Live & Televised Events, Over 15 years of Experience in National & International Line Production Business.

Having an Immense Expertise as a Business Head | Project Leads | Head of Productions & Operations | Celebrity & talent Manager | Event Organiser | Video Director | An Award Winning Actor.

I am a Meticulous & dynamic Media Veteran with an exuberant experience of over 15+ years of working on Popular and Prime-time Shows, Movies, Events, etc. Adept at commercials, co-ordination of crew and cast, logistics, administrative, legal, financial, budgeting and scheduling issues, as well as being the driving creative force.

Deliver maximum profits to the the Organisation with the production management strategy that supports the day to day management of productions but also the longer-term objectives for growth and efficiency; this includes shaping and planning production activity, securing key rights and talent, managing financial and operational risk and driving business levels.

Excellent business sense backed by rigor to strengthen company to lead in competitive markets and deliver innovative concepts & strategies; streamline operations and coordinating various organizations’ related tasks. Strategize counter competition & improvements in all operational parameters with effective cost control and logistics operations.

Possess strong organisational, leadership and influencing skills with experience of leading large and diverse teams across a broad range of output/ locations, alongside proven experience of leading change and continuous improvement programs.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Worked with renowned Hollywood & Bollywood Production Houses like Radical Media USA, Rattling Sticks London, Esselvision Productions, Reliance BIG Productions, Ram Gopal Varma Film Factory (India), Apoorva Lakhia Productions, Sukhwinder Singh Production, Inter Publicity Ltd, BALAJI Telefilms Pvt Ltd, Benneton Films Bangkok, KAS Movie Makers (India), Blue Marlyn productions (France), WANDA FIlms (France), ZDF Television Channel (Germany), NBP Production (Lisbon), Care world TV, MTV India Pvt Ltd, ETV Marathi, Alpha TV Marathi, and other Marathi Theatre Production Houses.

Distinction of being awarded as the Youngest Media Professional, by the Mumbai Youth Awards. Recognised for being awarded by the Government of Gujarat at the CAMA Awards 2017, for Work Excellence in the field of Entertainment & Media Industry. Credentials of being honoured by the Hyderabad Police, for creating ‘Mission Shakti’: A Mission to empower Women. Been awarded by Bailamos Bollywood, an Indo – Spanish Association, Madrid for promoting Bollywood in Spain – Europe. known as a Entertainment Business Coach & have been helping Several People to Join & Began their career in the entertainment & Media Industry. CURRENT DESIGNATION & COMPANY

Head of Productions – Zee Studios Limited {Formerly Known as Esselvision Productions } Head Of Promo’s Business & Non Fiction Regional – Oct 2017 till Date

Heading the Production House Important Business & Managing the P&L for all the Regional Non Fiction & Promo’s Produced in-house for Zee Network.

Overseeing the creation and execution of On Air promotions, channel branding elements, 360 degree campaigns, cross promotions and digital assets. Shoot and deliver new ideas that celebrate the network content in ways that bring the brand’s image to life. Ensure that all promos & shows must retain high creative and production standards while upholding brand parameters and delivering on time and to budget. Advise on refining and streamlining the promo and shows production processes for maximum effectiveness and cost efficiencies. Work alongside the senior management of network to respond to feedback in a constructive and appropriate manner ensuring all changes and amends have been met. Maintain an overview of the promo & shows production process and advise where necessary on refinements and enhancements for creative effectiveness and cost efficiency. Coach and mentor more junior members of the team, supporting them in their skillsets to create outstanding promos & shows.

Projects & Promo's Headed under my tenure since 2017 till date...

Produced More than 1000 Promo's & Ads for the entire Zee Network, Channels Includes From Zee tv, &TV, Zee Cafe, Zee Marathi, Zee Yuva, &flix, Zee cafe, Zee Ganga, Big Magic, Zee talkies & Zee Cinema & more. Have been producing many corporate films, avs & programs under my division exclusively for Zee Entertainment Ltd.

Non Fiction Regional

Home Minister - Episodic Aamhi Saare Khavaye - Episodic Chala hawa Yeu Dya - World tour Chala Hada yeu Dya - Episodic - Zee Marathi Chitra Gaurav Awards Natya Gaurav Awards Saregamapa 2018 - Historic 12 hours Live Finale on Zee Marathi. Sangeet Samraat - Zee Yuva Ram Ram Maharashtra Antar Shakti & More...

PREVIOUS DESIGNATION & COMPANY

Business Head – Isha Koppikar Creations 2014-2017

Development of consistent business for the Company, Including Negotiations & Closing deals with renowed producers from South Industry & Bollywood Industry. Shaping Up projects, Creations & execution, handling 360 degree Business management for the Artist Isha Koppikar Narang.

Projects Feature Films & Events

Keshava - Telegu - Directed By Sudheer Verma FU - FriendShip Unlimited - T Series Film - Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar Looty - Kannada Film 24 Am Productions Film - Starring Shiv Katikeyan Kavacha - Starring Shivraj Kumar & isha Koppikar

& More

TELEVISION REALITY SHOWS , LIVE & TELEVISED EVENTS

CAMA Awards, Gujarat Government Initiative · Liberty Productions, Ahmedabad (As Project Head) FilmFare Marathi Awards 2016 · Netsurf Entertainment on Colors Marathi (As Supervising Producer) IMFFA Awards 2015 · A&A Entertainment on Colors Marathi (As Talent Producer, Europe) Zee India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj 2014 · Tromploiel on Zee TV (As Executive Producer) India’s Best Dramebaaz 2013 · EsselVision Productions on Zee TV (As Supervising Producer) Sa Re Ga Ma Pa · EsselVision Productions on Zee TV (As Executive Producer in 2012) Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs · BIG Productions on Zee TV (As Executive Producer in 2011) Big Star Entertainment Awards 2011 · BIG Broadcasting Ltd on Star TV (As Executive Producer- TV) Seduction 2011 · Sahara Star Channel, Starring Mallika Sherawat, Mugdha Godse (As Line Producer) India's Biggest Dahi Handi, Ghatkopar- 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 15,16, Event Attended by 25 Bollywood Celebrities (As a Script Writer, Director and Executive Producer) Sahara Indian Sports Awards 2009 · Managed By: Percept (As Executive Producer - TV) Kabhii Kabhii Pyaar Kabhii Kabhii Yaar · Balaji Telefilms Ltd. on Sony Entertainment (As Associate Supervising Producer in 2008) Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket? 2008 · Balaji Telefilms Ltd. on 9X (As Associate Supervising Producer in 2008)

FEATURE FILMS

Shabri · Producer: Ram Gopal Verma/ Reliance Big Entertainment; Director: Lalit Marathe - played a Lead Role of ‘Bandya’, Ishaa Koppikar’s Brother in the Film (As 1st Assistant Director in 2005) Bhram · Producer: Nari Hira, Magna Films Pvt. Ltd.; Director: Pawan Kaul (As 1st Assistant Director in 2006) Ghat, The Hill Station · Verve Communications; Director: Wilson Louis (As 1st Assistant Director in 2006) A Muslim But Not a Terrorist · Producer: Wilson Louis; Director: Douglas D’gama - Played A TITLE ROLE In the Film... And has Won 16 sixteen International. Me Mumbaikar · Producer & Director: Wilson Louis (As 1st Assistant Director in 2003) INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS - TV SERIES

Equador · Producer: NBP Productions, Lisbon; Line Producer: KAS Movie Makers; Director: Andre C. (As Executive Producer in 2007) Imperius-2 · Producer: NBP Productions, Lisbon; Line Producer: KAS Movie Makers; Director: José D. (As Executive Producer in 2008)

MUSIC VIDEOS

Song Chinta Taa Chitaa in Hindi Feature Film ‘Rowdy Rathore’ · Choreographed & Directed by Bosco Caesar, Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali under UTV Motion Pictures (As Line Producer in 2012) Song Rum Rum Whiskey in Hindi Feature Film ‘Vicky Donor’ · Choreographed & Directed by Bosco Caesar, Produced by John Abraham under Eros International (As Line Producer in 2012) Title song of Hindi Feature Film ‘Hide N Seek’ · Choreographed & Directed by Rajeev Goswami, Produced by Apoorva Lakhia (As Line Producer in 2009) Title song of Hindi Feature Film ‘Kuch Kariye’ · Choreographed & Directed by Lollypop, Produced by Sukhwinder Singh (As Line Producer in 2009) Title song of Tamil Feature Film ‘Casanova’ · Choreographed by Bosco Caesar (As Line Producer in 2010) Title song of ‘Khoka Babu’ · Producer: Eskay Movies; Choreographed & Directed by Basco Caeser (As Line Producer in 2011) & Many More…

TELEVISION COMMERCIALS

Bank of Helifax · Line Producer: KAS Movies Maker; Agency: Radical Media (As Production Assistant in 2006) Pepsi · Director: Tarsem Singh, Line Producer: Line Producer: KAS Movies Maker; Agency – Radical Media (As Production Assistant in 2006) State Bank of India · Director: Jeetu Parasher; Agency: Interpublicity (As Line Producer in 2009) Kwality Walls · Director: Hashim Raza; Agency: Benetton Films (As Coordinator in 2007) Orange Rewind · Director: Ringan Liedwieg; Production House: Rattling Sticks, London, UK; Line Producer: KAS Movie Makers (As Production Controller in 2008) Cajou · Director: Micheal Piechowiek; Producer: Blue MarlynPictures, France; Line Producer: KAS Movie Makers (As Production Controller in 2008)

DOCUMENTARIES

Mother India · Producer: ZDF Television Company, Germany; Director: Mr. Gert Enholt (As Executive Producer in 2007) Author of an Upcoming Book “Secrets Of Entertainment Business”

THE FOUNDATION - WORK DONE FOR THEATER'S

Worked as Production Executive/ Assistant Director for Serials with ETV Marathi (2002-2004) and Alpha TV Marathi (2002) Had been a Production Executive with MTV Networks Pvt Ltd (2004) Managed Stage Shows for DD Network (2001) Acted in Telefilm “Fhakt Laddh Mhana” for Sahyadri TV (2003) Associate Director and Actor in over 27 National/ State Level & Commercial Plays in Marathi Theatre (1998-2000)