Babubhai Thiba[1] (born 14 November 1950), is an Indian film producer and celebrity manager.[2] He is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the father of Mona Thiba.

Babubhai Thiba
Born
Babubhai Animesh Thiba

(1950-11-14) 14 November 1950 (age 74)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Producer, celebrity manager
Years active1972–present
SpouseRashida Thiba
ChildrenSameer Thiba (son)
Mona Thiba (daughter)
Parent(s)Animesh Thiba
Hasuben Thiba

Early life and education

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Babubhai Thiba was born in Rajkot, Gujarat to a financially humble family.

He completed his Master of Arts and diploma in Journalism and Mass Media Communication from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Career

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Thiba came to Mumbai in 1972.[3] He has produced movies such as Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare[4][failed verification] and Dil Lagake Dekho.

In a career spanning over three decades, Thiba has worked in Gujarati cinema and has produced movies such as Paraki Thapan, Pankhi No Malo and Pooja Na Phool.[citation needed]

He also produced a TV serial, Mr Dhansukh, which featured Kader Khan[5] in a lead role and was aired on Doordarshan.[6]

Babubhai is the chairman of the Television Division and the treasurer of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA).[7][8][9] He is the National General Secretary of Shree Bhartiya Janta TV & Cine Kaamgar Sangh.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2016". Chauthiduniya. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. ^ "My manager misled me about signing films". DNA India. Retrieved 17 November 2008.
  3. ^ "बाबू भाई थीबा :मेहनत से मिला म़ुकाम". Chauthiduniya. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Overview Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare". apunkachoice.com. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Et tu Kader". IndiaToday. 29 September 1997.
  6. ^ "Mr. Dhansukh [DVD]". queenslibrary. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  7. ^ "IMPPA comes out in support of Jamai Raja producer Meenakshi Sagar". LoanTrading. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
  8. ^ "IMPPA opens 1st Branch office in Ahmedabad – Gujarat". Archived from the original on 13 September 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  9. ^ "IMPPA".
  10. ^ "Dada Saheb Phalke Film Foundation Awards 2016 Spearheaded By Mr. Ashfaque Khopekar (President) Dedicated & Attended To Dada Saheb Phalke's Family". CineNews. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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