Celebrity supporters

That one list of honoured of distinguished personalities from the Indian film frat, reading whose names on a single page is guaranteed to turn your face purple in the process.

Mr. Alyque Padamsee   (Advertising Professional, Known Theatre Personality)

A known name in the advertising world as well as a famous theatre personality, Alyque Padamsee is best known for his role as Mohammad Ali Jinnah in the internationally acclaimed film Gandhi (1982).

 

Mr. Anurag Basu   (Television and Film Director)

Anurag Basu is a famous director of well-known films and television series. Having started his career as a director with one of the best known series on television in India – Tara (1993-1997), he graduated to making films and made his mark with the bold movie Murder (2004). Nominated for Best Director in the Filmfare Awards 2008 for Life In a...Metro , his upcoming movie Kites is one of the most awaited movies of 2009.

 

Mr. Anurag Kashyap   (Filmmaker and Scriptwriter)

One of the most versatile and prolific filmmakers of the Indian Film Industry, Anurag Kashyap has come up with films like the controversial Black Friday (2004), the critically acclaimed Dev D (2009) and Gulaal (2009). Equally talented as a scriptwriter, he has written for the Filmfare Award winning Satya (1998) and the Academy Award nominated Canadian film Water (2005).

 

Mr. Aseem Bajaj   (Cinematographer -   1942: A Love Story,   Bandit Queen)

One of the best cinematographers in India , Aseem Bajaj was behind the camera for films like 1942: A Love Story (1993), Chameli (2003), Hazaaron Khwaaishen Aisi (2003), Hum Tum (2004) and many more. His talent has won him the Filmfare Award in 2004 for Best Cinematographer.  

 

Mr. Ashutosh Gowarikar   (Award winning Director, Writer and Producer)

Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian director, actor, writer and producer. After having acted in television series like Circus and C.I.D. and films like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa , he moved onto direction. He is best known for having directed films like the Academy Award-nominated Lagaan (2001) and Filmfare Award Winners Swades (2004) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008).

 

Mr. Bharat Dabholkar   (Advertising guru and Director -   God Only Knows )

After having stinted in the advertising world as the proprietor of Zen Advertising, Bharat Dabholkar found his calling in the theatre and film world. He has pioneered the concept of skit plays in theatre and has acted in films like Company (2002), Corporate (2006) and Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007). God Only Knows (2004) was his directorial debut film.

 

Mr. Bunty Nagi   (Film Editor –   Kaante ,   Zinda )

One of India 's most credible editors, Bunty Nagi has worked on well-known projects like Kaante (2002), Zinda (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) and Dus Kahaniyaan (2007).

 

 

Mr. Homi Adajania   (Director -   Being Cyrus )

Homi Adajania is a talented Indian Film Director. His directorial debut Being Cyrus (2005) that starred well-known names like Saif Ali Khan, Naseeruddin Shah and Dimple Kapadia, was a critically acclaimed, off-beat English psychological thriller. 

 

Mr. Kiran Deohans   (Cinematographer -   Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jodha Akbar)    

A well-known cinematographer, Kiran Deohans has been the Director of Photography for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Aks (2001), Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), Jodha Akbar (2008) and other such films.

 

Mr. Mohit Suri   (Director -   Zeher ,   Kalyug )

After making his directorial debut with Zeher (2005), his best known work has been Kalyug (2005). Other successful films directed by him are Awarapan (2007) and Raaz – The Mystery Continues (2009). 

 

Mr. Pritish Nandy   (Film producer, Television personality and journalist)

A very famous name in Indian film fraternity, Indian television and in journalism, Mr. Nandy is the owner of PNC Ltd (Pritish Nandy Communications) which has produced famous and critically acclaimed movies like J hankaar Beats and Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi .  

Mr. Ramesh Talwar   (Critically acclaimed Director)

A very skilled director, Mr. Talwar is best known for his work Baseraa (1981) which also earned him a Filmfare Best Director nomination. Mr. Talwar also assisted Bollywood biggie Mr. Yash Chopra in 8 box-office successful movies like Deewar, Kabhie Kabhie, Trishul and Silsila.

 

Mr. Ranvir Shorey   (Actor –   Bheja Fry ,   Traffic Signal ,   Mithya )

A very famous name among the youth of today, Mr. Shorey started as a comedian with a comic show on television, and since then has risen up to become one of the leading supporting actor in Bollywood with a string of successful movies like Bheja Fry, Singh is Kingg, Aaja Nachle and Pyaar Ke Side Effects .  

Mr. Rohit Shetty   (Director –   Golmaal )

A name that has become synonymous with the word comedy, Mr. Rohit Shetty belted out comic capers like Golmaal, Golmaal 2 and Sunday , which were appreciated at the box office instantly.

 

Mr. Sangeeth Sivan   (Popular Director of Malayalam and Hindi Films)

After a successful string of Malayalam movies, Mr. Sangeeth Sivan brought a different style of humour to Bollywood with movies like Kya Kool Hai Hum and Apna Sapna Money Money , which were successful comedy hits and did quite well. The directorial ability of Mr. Sivan is trusted by the most popular actors in the Indian Film industry.

 

Mr. Sharman Joshi   (Actor –   Rang De Basanti ,   Life in a… Metro )

Continuing to rule the hearts of youngsters and children alike with him comical sense, Sharman has given many successful movies in the past few years where his personal roles were appreciated by all. Famous movies include Style, Golmaal, Life In a…Metro and the super-hit Rang De Basanti .  

Mr. Soham Shah   (Director –   Kaal ,   Luck )

The only director of his kind presently, Soham has successfully directed adventure-thriller movies in Bollywood. His famous works include Kaal and recently Luck .  

Mr. Sudhir Mishra   ((Director and Writer –   Hazaaron Khwaaishen Aisi ,   Chameli )

A name which actually needs no introduction to Bollywood lovers, Mr. Sudhir Mishra is an ace director who has received both critical and commercial praise for his brave directorial works like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Chameli and Khoya Khoya Chand . He is also the screen writer of one of the most appreciated Bollywood comedies ever, ‘ Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron ' (1983).

 

Ms. Tanuja Chandra   (Director –   Sangharsh, Sur – The melody of life )

A brilliant script writer and a critically acclaimed director, Ms. Chandra has written script for the super-hit romantic comedy Dil To Pagal Hai . As a director, her films Sangharsh and Sur: The Melody of Life have been noticed for their off-beat plots.  

 

Mr. Vatsal Seth   (Television and Film actor)

A very young and dynamic actor, Vatsal has acted in several Bollywood movies. Starting with the hit television serial Just Mohabbat which became a rage among teenagers, Vatsal went on to give brave performances in movies like Tarzan: The Wonder Car and more recently, Heroes .