Shailesh R Singh is an Indian film producer known for his works exclusively in
Hindi cinema
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood, is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (fo ...
. In his 12-year career span, he has produced both commercially & critically acclaimed films.
Career
Shailesh R Singh has produced films like ''
Tanu Weds Manu
''Tanu Weds Manu'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama by Aanand L. Rai, and produced by Shailesh R Singh. It stars R. Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut, Jimmy Sheirgill, Eijaz Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Deepak Dobriyal. The story o ...
''.
He has also produced films like ''
Shahid
''Shaheed'' ( , , ; pa, ਸ਼ਹੀਦ) denotes a martyr in Islam. The word is used frequently in the Quran in the generic sense of "witness" but only once in the sense of "martyr" (i.e. one who dies for his faith); ...
'', ''
Madaari
''Madaari '' () is a 2016 Indian social thriller film directed by Nishikant Kamat. It is produced by Shailesh R Singh, Madan Paliwal, Sutapa Sikdar, and Shailja Kejriwal and co-produced by Nishant Pitti from Easemytrip. The film stars Irrfan ...
'', ''
Aligarh
Aligarh (; formerly known as Allygarh, and Kol) is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Aligarh district, and lies northwest of state capital Lucknow and approximately southeast of the capit ...
'' & ''
Omerta''. Shailesh Singh has supported & worked with filmmakers like
Manish Jha
Manish Jha is an Indian film writer and director. known for film like ''Matrubhoomi.''
Early life and education
Born in Dhamaura, in West Champaran district of Bihar, Jha grew up in Delhi where he had moved at an early age. He did his graduatio ...
,
Bejoy Nambiar
Bejoy Nambiar (born 12 April 1979) is an Indian film director, and screenwriter known for his work in Bollywood. He is mostly known for his critically acclaimed short films, ''Rahu'' and '' Reflections'', starring Mohanlal. He was the winner of ...
,
Hansal Mehta and
Aanand L Rai in their early professional days.
In 2019, the films produced under Singh's production house, Karma Media And Entertainment & Paramhans Creations, are: ''
Jabariya Jodi
''Jabariya Jodi'' () is an Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film starring Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra. The story is based upon the tradition of groom kidnapping, prevalent in Bihar. The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha K ...
'', starring
Sidharth Malhotra
Sidharth Malhotra (; born 16 January 1985) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films. He began his career as a fashion model, but left it to pursue an acting career. He made his acting debut with a minor role in the television serial '' Dhar ...
and
Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra (; born 22 October 1988) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi films. Chopra is a recipient of several accolades, including a Filmfare and a National Film Award. She has appeared in '' Forbes India'' Celebrit ...
,
and ''
Judgementall Hai Kya'', a black comedy starring
Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao (born Raj Kumar Yadav; 31 August 1984) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. He has appeared in more than 30 films since 2010, and is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, thre ...
and
Kangana Ranaut
Kangna Amardeep Ranaut (; born 23 March 1987) is an Indian actress and filmmaker who works in Hindi films. Known for her work in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including four National Film Awards and five Filmfare ...
.
Both are produced in association with
Balaji Motion Pictures.
An upcoming
romantic
Romantic may refer to:
Genres and eras
* The Romantic era, an artistic, literary, musical and intellectual movement of the 18th and 19th centuries
** Romantic music, of that era
** Romantic poetry, of that era
** Romanticism in science, of that e ...
film ''
Hurdang
''Hurdang'' is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. The film stars Sunny Kaushal, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Vijay Varma. It is a love story set in the backdrop of the student agitation of 1990 in All ...
'' directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt is being produced by him under his banner of Karma Media and Entertainment. The film features Sunny Kaushal,
Nushrat Bharucha and
Vijay Varma in the lead roles. The filming commenced on 6 July 2019.
Filmography
Awards
;
Shahid
''Shaheed'' ( , , ; pa, ਸ਼ਹੀਦ) denotes a martyr in Islam. The word is used frequently in the Quran in the generic sense of "witness" but only once in the sense of "martyr" (i.e. one who dies for his faith); ...
* National Film Award for Best Actor 2014
Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao (born Raj Kumar Yadav; 31 August 1984) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. He has appeared in more than 30 films since 2010, and is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, thre ...
* National Film Award for Best Direction 2014
Hansal Mehta
* Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor 2014
Rajkummar Rao
Rajkummar Rao (born Raj Kumar Yadav; 31 August 1984) is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films. He has appeared in more than 30 films since 2010, and is the recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, thre ...
* Screen Award for Best Screenplay 2014 Hansal Mehta,
Apurva Asrani, Sameer Gautam Singh
* Screen Award for Best Dialogue 2014 Sameer Gautam Singh
* Guild Award for K.A. Abbas Honour for Social Consciousness Through Cinema 2014
;
Tanu Weds Manu
''Tanu Weds Manu'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama by Aanand L. Rai, and produced by Shailesh R Singh. It stars R. Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut, Jimmy Sheirgill, Eijaz Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Deepak Dobriyal. The story o ...
* Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent 2012
Krsna
* Zee Cine Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role 2012
Swara Bhaskar
Swara Bhasker (also spelled Bhaskar; born 9 April 1988) is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Best known for her supporting work in mainstream productions and starring roles in independent films, she has won two Screen Awards and has ...
* Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role 2012
Deepak Dobriyal
* Guild Award for Best Cinematography 2012 Chirantan Das
;
Tanu Weds Manu Returns
* National Film Award for Best Actress 2016
Kangana Ranaut
Kangna Amardeep Ranaut (; born 23 March 1987) is an Indian actress and filmmaker who works in Hindi films. Known for her work in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including four National Film Awards and five Filmfare ...
* Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue 2016
Himanshu Sharma
Himanshu Sharma is an Indian film writer and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He is most well known as the writer of the ''Tanu Weds Manu series'' (2011 & 2015) and ''Raanjhanaa'' (2013), all of which were considered highly successful domes ...
* Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role 2016 Deepak Dobriyal
* National Film Award for Best Screenplay 2016 Himanshu Sharma
* Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress 2016 Kangana Ranaut
* IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role 2016 Deepak Dobriyal
* BIG Star Most Entertaining Comedy Film 2015
Anand L. Rai
Aanand L. Rai (born 28 June 1971) is a Hindi film director and producer known for romantic-comedy movies ''Tanu Weds Manu'' (2011), ''Raanjhanaa'' (2013), '' Tanu Weds Manu: Returns'' (2015), '' Zero ''(2018), '' Atrangi Re '' (2021) and ''Rak ...
* Screen Award for Best Comedian 2016 Deepak Dobriyal
* BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film - Male 2015 Deepak Dobriyal
References
*https://newslivetv.com/kangana-ranaut-starrer-thalaivi-finally-gets-a-release-date
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Indian film producers
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)