Mahaveer Jain is an Indian film producer.[1][2] He is mostly known for producing Hindi movies, which include Dekh Indian Circus (2011), Chalo Jeetey Hain (2018), Malaal (2019), Khandaani Shafakhana (2019), Uunchai (2022), Ram Setu (2022) and Good Luck Jerry (2022).[3][4]
Mahaveer Jain | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film Producer |
Career
editMahaveer started his career as a producer in 2011 with Dekh Indian Circus, featuring Tannishtha Chatterjee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.[5][6] The film won 4 national awards at the 60th National Film Awards in 2012.[7] In 2018, he produced Chalo Jeete Hain, a short film inspired by events from the childhood days of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The movie won the National Award for the Best non-feature film on family values at the 66th National Film Awards.[8][9] In 2019, he produced Malaal along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar.[10] In the same year, he also co-produced Khandaani Shafakhana with Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Badshah.[11]
In 2022, his production company Mahaveer Jain Films produced Uunchai jointly with Rajshri Productions and Boundless Media.[12][13] The movie was directed by Sooraj R Barjatya, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra and Anupam Kher.[14] In the same year, he produced Ram Setu, starring Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez.[15] He produced Good Luck Jerry in 2022, featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Sushant Singh.[16] In October 2023, Mahaveer collaborated with Warner Music India to launch Global Peace Anthem named 'Coming Home'.[17]
Awards and Nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Results | Ref.(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 60th National Film Awards | Best Children's film award | Dekh Indian Circus | Won | [18] |
| 2012 | 16th Busan International Film Festival | Audience choice best popular film award | Dekh Indian Circus | Won | [19] |
| 2018 | 66th National Film Awards | Best non-feature film on family values | Chalo Jeetey Hain | Won | [20] |
References
edit- ^ "Mahaveer Jain on collaborating with Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai: 'It was an incredible experience'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Aamir Khan never agreed to attend parties organised by the underworld, reveals producer Mahaveer Jain". The Times of India. 2023-06-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Jha, Lata (2022-06-06). "Rajshri Productions partners with Mahaveer Jain for upcoming film". mint. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ PR, ANI (2022-11-24). "Leading filmmakers and Producer Mahaveer Jain celebrate Glorious journey of Anupam Kher and the success of Uunchai". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Lohana, Avinash (April 1, 2019). "Meet Mahaveer Jain who took Bollywood's A-list to PM Narendra Modi". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Dekh Indian Circus is refreshing and entertaining: Imtiaz Ali". The Times of India. 2012-05-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (2016-03-15). "7 National Award winners in team Dekh Indian Circus - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "Chalo Jeete Hain: Inspired by Narendra Modi's childhood, this short film has a strong social message". Firstpost. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "66th National Film Awards: 'Chalo Jeete Hain' wins the 'Best Film on Family Values '". The Times of India. 2019-08-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Malaal first look: Sharmin Segal, Meezaan Jaaferi's debut film to release on 28 June". Firstpost. 2019-05-18. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Khandaani Shafakhana trailer: Sonakshi tries to break stigma around talking about sexual disorders and sex". The Indian Express. 2019-06-21. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Mahaveer Jain emphasises the transformative power of creativity and its role in character building". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher starrer adventure drama film 'Uunchai' completes 50 days in theatres". The Economic Times. 2022-12-30. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Abhishek Sharma and Mahaveer Jain to team up for espionage-action film based on Wuhan virus". The Times of India. 2023-04-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar's Ram Setu becomes the second-highest opener for a Hindi film in 2022". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Jha, Lata (2022-06-27). "Jahnvi Kapoor's 'Good Luck Jerry' to stream on Hotstar". mint. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ PR, ANI (2023-10-10). "Warner Music India and Mahaveer Jain Music Unveil Global Peace Anthem from Indian Origin Band Newcomers at World Cultural Festival in Washington D.C." ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "Four National Awards for Imtiaz Ali's film". The Times of India. 2013-03-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "It was my proudest moment: Vivek Oberoi". The Times of India. 2011-10-24. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
- ^ "66th National Film Awards: 'Chalo Jeete Hain' wins the 'Best Film on Family Values '". The Times of India. 2019-08-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
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