Shripal Morakhia (Marathi: श्रीपाल मोराखिया) is an Indian businessman, film director and film producer. Morakhia is best known for his 2005 directorial debut Naina. Presently, Morakhia is chairman of Smaaash a sports entertainment venture with his equity partner and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.[1]
Shripal Morakhia | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, film producer, businessman |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Early life
editMorakhia was a stock broker and executive assistant to President of New York Stock Exchange. Thereafter, Morakhia also opened an investment bank outfit SSKI and online portal Sharekhan.[2]
Venture in sports entertainment
editMorakhia founded entertainment centre Smaaash in 2012 which holds the equity of 1.5 billion rupees after the investment by FW Sports Investment Fund (FSIF). The venture is co-operated by STAR India.[3][4][5]
Venture into film industry
editMorakhia 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.[6][7]
Controversy over Naina
editMorakhia's directorial venture Naina faced oppositions by public and ophthalmologists from India, stated that film will discourage eye donors to donate eyes. Morakhia defended the film, saying that Naina would not discourage any medical institution.[8]
Filmography
edit- Naina (2005)
References
edit- ^ Sharekhan's founder Shripal Morakhia enters sports entertainment biz with Sachin Tendulkar. The Economic Times. Deepali Gupta. 16 August 2013.
- ^ ‘I had played far too long with money’. Mumbai Mirror. 2 February 2014.
- ^ FSIF buys minority stake in Shripal Morakhia’s Smaaash. televisionpost.com. 13 May 2014.
- ^ We want to take online games to the next level: Shripal Morakhia. Livemint. Zahra Khan. 14 August 2013.
- ^ STAR India partners Shripal Morakhia to launch entertainment center. Business Standard. Gaurav Laghate. 6 November 2012.
- ^ SSKI's Shripal Morakhia divests 50% stake in iDream to management team. Indiantelevision. 23 April 2014.
- ^ Breakthrough move at SSKI, iDream Productions. Bollywood Hungama. 24 April 2007.
- ^ Chandra, Anjali (24 May 2005). "Seeing is not believing". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 October 2007.