The f ilm production business has been primarily dominated by male producers until recent times. The last few years have witnessed some driv...
The film production business has been primarily dominated by male producers until recent times. The last few years have witnessed some driven women don the producer’s hat and call the shots at a bustling film set. Some of these women are not just producers, but successful entrepreneurs who dabble with their work, family, and children all at the same time. While they are authoritative and assertive on film sets, they are doting mothers at home. This Mother’s Day, we list a few female producers who are creating a niche for themselves in Indian cinema and managing parenthood with equal elan.
Gauri Khan (Red Chillies Entertainment)
Gauri Khan, who is
also known as the first lady of Bollywood has been a hands-on producer with
many successful films such as Chennai Express, Raees and the recently released
and critically acclaimed ‘Darlings’. We are sure with the high buzz for
their latest release ‘Jawan’, it is going to be a blockbuster too. Gauri Khan is
also the owner of her luxury interiors label as well as the co-owner Kolkata
Knight Riders. She is the doting mother to three children – Aryan, Suhana, and
AbRam. Gauri is often seen posting pictures of her chilling with her youngest
son or helping her daughter dress up for social events. She is also seen
spending a lot of time with them over family lunches, and school events and also
getting her two kids ready to enter the Indian film industry. Known for her
classic style statements, a boss lady at her workplace and a friendly mother
at home, Gauri proves that women can indeed rule the world. ‘Jawan’ will be
releasing in theatres on 7th September 2023.
Deepshikha Deshmukh (Pooja Entertainment)
One of the youngest
women producers of Bollywood, Deepshikha Deshmukh, started her career with a
strong and impactful film- Sarbjit starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Randeep
Hooda. She has been one of the game-changing producers, who has evolved with
the changing taste of audiences and backed projects like the late Irrfan Khan
starrer ‘Madaari’, critically acclaimed Punjabi film ‘Sarvann’ where she
partnered with Priyanka Chopra , ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’, Coolie No.1, and the first
direct to OTT release film ‘Cuttputlli’. Her hands are full as her
production house Pooja Entertainment has a robust line-up for 2023 and 2024.
For 2023, they have announced their highly anticipated India’s first dystopian
action thriller with ‘Ganapath’ starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon,
releasing on 20 October 2023 (Dussehra) and recently blocked Eid 2024 for their
action comedy franchise ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ starring Akshay Kumar, Tiger
Shroff. Along with being a film producer she is the founder of a skin-care
range ‘Love Organically’. While working on films and managing her business, she
is a proud mother of two young children. She is often seen taking time out to
spend her time in nature along with her her kids. Like any other mother, she
often takes to social media and shares glimpses from her son’s football
matches, their travel diaries, and the time spent in their village Latur. Her
kids accompany her on film sets too when they are on vacation and are nature
warriors, learning ways of kindness and green living at a tender
age.
Ektaa R Kapoor (Balaji Motion Pictures)
She is a force to
reckon with! She started her career in television production and is now
taking giant leaps in film production as well. Her film production
company, Balaji Motion Pictures has an eclectic slate for 2023 that includes
the sequel ‘Dream Girl 2’ starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday, ‘The
Crew’ starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon, an untitled film
featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and helmed by Hansal Mehta. She became a mother
to a baby boy through surrogacy in 2019 and was seen sharing her struggles with motherhood. Her brother Tusshar seems to be the one she often turns to
for advice on parenting. While managing a TV production house and film
production, she also takes time out to time to throw birthday parties for her
son, spending quality time and never missing an opportunity to make things
unique for him. Ekta, now seems to be a regular at kiddie birthday parties in
the industry, school meetings, and functions, and ensures she shares glimpses from
her son's life on social media.
Ashwini Iyer Tiwari (Earth Sky Pictures)
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
is one of those film producers who has found her unique voice in terms of a mix
of commercial and content driven films. In recent times, with films like
Bareilly ki Barfi, Nil Battey Sanata, Panga, and the recently released Faadu,
she has cemented her position as a filmmaker who breaks stereotypes and
entertains the audience as well. She also manages her production house with her
husband and national award-winning director Nitesh Tiwari. This year, they will
be coming up with ‘Bawaal’ starring Varun Dhawan and Jhanvi Kapoor, which will
be a unique love story made on a massive budget. Even with very busy schedules in
directing and producing films, she manages her household and is a dutiful
mother to two children. She has been seen sharing images of her family
get-togethers and outings and constantly interacting with her children even if
it is on a video call post-wrap-up.
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