Shripal Morakhia (

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: 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 cricketer

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Early life

Morakhia was a stock broker and executive assistant to President of

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. 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

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after the investment by FW Sports Investment Fund (FSIF). The venture is co-operated by

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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.Breakthrough move at SSKI, iDream Productions

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. 24 April 2007.

Controversy over Naina

Morakhia's directorial venture

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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.

Filmography

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