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'' Ram Madhvani '' is an Indian film director, producer, and creator known for one of the few people who has received the national award for his film Neerja, an International Emmy nomination for his series Aarya and two Cannes advertising award for his commercials. He is the Co-founder, Director, and Producer at Equinox Films, Ram Madhvani Films, and Equinox Virtual, a company establishing itself in the global gaming ecosphere, in partnership with Amita Madhvani. Ram is acclaimed for his National Award-winning Hindi feature film ‘ Neerja’, starring
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and
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. Under Ram Madhvani Films, Ram and Amita has created the International Emmy-nominated series, ‘ Aarya’, starring
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. The first season premiered on
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on 19 June 2020, followed by Season 2 on 10 December 2021. His Hindi feature film ‘ Dhamakaâ€

starring
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and Mrunal Thakur released on 19 November  2021 on
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as a global release and was listed amongst five action films to be streamed by ''
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'' in Dec 2021. The highly anticipated Season 3 of ‘Aarya’ was released in two parts on 3 November 2023 and 9 February 2024 respectively, captivating audiences worldwide. Currently, all seasons are streaming worldwide and available via Hulu, further solidifying Ram Madhvani's reputation as a prominent figure in Indian cinema and streaming content. Ram is further poised to captivate audiences once again with his upcoming release, "The Waking of a Nation." This groundbreaking show explores a pivotal event in Indian history.


Career

Ram Madhvani is a respected filmmaker internationally for producing and directing feature films, web series, commercials, short films and music videos.


Advertisements

In his career, Ram Madhvani has handcrafted some of India's most memorable ads for
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, Happydent White, and
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’s commercials, which have garnered universal praise. His Equinox Films has three producers and four directors working with global clients. In 2000, he won the
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for Forte organ donation film and in 2007, the Silver Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the Happydent White commercial. The latter also won Ram the Best Director, Best Film, and Best Production Design at the Asia Pacific Awards. Happydent has also been voted one of the Top 20 Commercials of the Millennium by the Gunn Report, with Ram ranked number 11 in the Most Awarded Directors by the same report. It was the only Indian advertisement on the list. The Commercials for Happydent and LMN, directed by Ram, were amongst the Top 20 of the last twenty years in the Shots magazine. In 2012, Ram was the president of the jury for film craft at Adfest Bangkok. In 2011, an advertisement he directed for Hippo Baked Munchies won Silver for Best Direction in the Film Craft Awards at Adfest Bangkok. In 2022, Ram has also been a part of the jury for the Best Drama Series Category for International Academy Of Television Arts & Science Awards. Ram has also won numerous awards at the Indian Advertising Festivals.


Feature Films & Web Series

In 2002, Madhvani released his directorial debut feature film, ‘ Let’s Talk’, with actors
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and Maia Katrak, which premiered at the
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and won him the Best Debut Director at the Srinivas Gollapudi National Awards. In 2007,
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approached Ram to direct the song ‘Bheja Kum’ for the film ‘
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’. In 2012, Ram was again approached to direct the official theme song video for Aamir Khan's TV series ‘ Satyamev Jayate’. In February 2015, Ram directed the aviation drama biographical film ‘ Neerja’, starring
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,
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and Shekhar Ravjiani, which was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. It was produced under the banner of
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and Bling Unplugged, with Amita Madhvani being the Associate Producer. The film also won the prestigious National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film. In June 2020, Ram launched his own production house - Ram Madhvani Films - while simultaneously entering the world of web series with ‘ Aarya’, featuring
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. The first season marked India's presence on the global map by bagging an International
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nomination in 2021. After the success of ‘ Aarya’ and ‘ Neerja’, Ram Madhvani Films announced an adaptation of the South Korean film ‘
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’, titled ‘ Dhamaka’, co-produced with RSVP movies, featuring
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and Mrunal Thakur. The film was released on 19 November 2021, on
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. The film, a dramatic thriller, was released on 19 November 2021 on Netflix. The film opened to positive reviews and further enhanced Ram's status as a reputed filmmaker. Ram was the creator and a co-director for Aarya Season 2, which streamed on
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on 10 December 2021. The series was critically acclaimed and loved by OTT viewers all around the world and it was hailed as one of the most riveting family crime dramas in the digital space. Ram was the creator, co-producer and also a co-director for Aarya Season 2, which streamed on
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on 10 December 2021. The series received widespread critical acclaim and garnered immense love from OTT viewers globally. It was hailed as one of the most captivating family crime dramas in the digital space. Additionally, Ram continued its success with the release of Aarya Season 3, captivating audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar performances. Ram also known for his compelling narratives, along with his co-producer Amita Madhvani are set to create " The Waking of a Nation", a groundbreaking web series. The show explores the pivotal event in Indian history, shedding light on its profound impact on the Indian independence movement. With meticulous attention to historical detail and a commitment to authenticity, Madhvani aims to offer viewers a poignant portrayal of courage, resilience, and the quest for justice amidst one of the darkest chapters in India's fight for freedom.


Short films

Ram Madhvani directed a short documentary film titled ‘Everlasting Light’, showcasing Indian film superstar
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, premiered at the
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in New York. Richard Peña, director of the Lincoln Center, wrote: "It is rare that a film on an artist is itself a work of art." In March 2017, he released his short film ''This Bloody Line'', on the Sir Cyril Radcliffe and on the Partition, commissioned by ‘#BigShorts for India Tomorrow’ by India Today.


Filmography


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