Nationality Indian Years active 1990 - present | Name Shripal Morakhia Role Film director | |
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Occupation Filmmaker, Film producer, Businessman Awards National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues Movies Naina, Fired, Jogwa, Tahaan, Straight Similar Anuj Sawhney, Dinesh Lamba, Anjum Rajabali, Rajiv Patil, Amardeep Jha | ||
Shripal Morakhia Chief Officer Of Smaaash - Hybiz.tv
Shripal Morakhia (Marathi: श्रीपाल मोराखिया) is an Indian businessman, film director and film producer. Morakhia is best known for his directorial debut Naina (2005). Presently, Morakhia is chairman of Smaaash a sports entertainment venture with his equity partner and former cricketeer Sachin Tendulkar.
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- Shripal Morakhia Chief Officer Of Smaaash Hybiztv
- Chairman of Smaaash Shripal Morakhia tries out a Flight Simulator in Russia
- Early life
- Venture in sports entertainment
- Venture into film industry
- Controversy over Naina
- References
Chairman of Smaaash, Shripal Morakhia tries out a Flight Simulator in Russia!
Early life
Morakhia was a stock broker and executive assistant to President of New York Stock Exchange. Thereafter, Morakhia also opened an investment bank outfit SSKI and online portal Sharekhan.
Venture in sports entertainment
Morakhia founded entertainment centre Smaaash in 2012 which holds the equity of 1.5 billion rupees after the investment by FW Sports Investment Fund (FSIF). The venture is co-operated by STAR India.
Venture into film industry
Morakhia also launched his film production and film distribution company named iDream Productions in early 2000 and distributed many films. Morakhia holds 50% stake of the production house.
Controversy over Naina
Morakhia's directorial venture Naina faced oppositions by public and ophthalmologists from India, stated that film will discourage eye donors to donate eyes. Morakhia defended the film claimed that Naina won't discourage any medical institution.