Top 12 Bollywood Production Houses Jointly Owned By Brothers
Posted On: 16 Aug 2022 | Last Updated : 19 Oct 2022 | Views : 1.5k
The ways of filmmaking have changed a lot over time with production houses pumping in a lot of money to get one good film. Therefore, it takes a huge team to arrange the required funds, and usually not one person could manage this huge production, thus we see famous production houses of Bollywood often jointly owned by a number of family members. The motive of any production house is not just to invest their money, but also multiply it, which is only possible when different minds come up with different great ideas. With cinema becoming a necessity rather than a luxury in people’s lives, the income generated by production houses of Bollywood is shooting high and thus it is wise to have more of your family involved in your business to make it work. Here, we present to you some popular Bollywood production houses owned by brothers. Stay tuned to check out more such Bollywood updates, articles, topics, and trivia related to movies and celebrities.
1. Mirza Brothers Films Pvt. Ltd. - Mirza Brothers
Mirza Brothers Films Pvt. Ltd. is the production house owned and run by Mirza brothers. Mirza brothers is the pseudonym used for a Bollywood family of filmmakers, including filmmaker Mahrukh Mirza and Shahrukh Mirza, who are writers, directors, producers, and screenwriters. They have released many movies under the banner of Mirza Brothers, which include Misaal (1985), Rama O Rama (1988), Yaara Dildara (1991), Mashooq (1992), Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna (1994), etc. The Mirza Brothers banner has always supported new talent, and the famous music composer duo Jatin - Lalit started their career in Bollywood with Mirza Brothers Yaara Dildara (1991).
2. Tips Industries Limited - Taurani Brothers
Founded in 1975, Tips Industries Limited is the music record label, film production and distribution company in Mumbai, which was founded by the brothers - Kumar S. Taurani and Ramesh S. Taurani. The brothers put forth several ideas, and with the help of trusted friends, they analysed the market and came up with the idea to start their own music label, ‘Tips’, and soon after, it became the biggest dealer of Music companies in India. Thereafter, Taurani Brothers tried their luck in film production and went on to finance and produce films like Tadipaar (1993), English Babu Desi Mem (1996), Soldier (1998), Sarfarosh (1999), Kya Kehna (2000), Raaz (2002), Ishq Vishk (2003), Race (2008), Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013), Bhoot Police (2021) and many more.
3. Ramsay Films - Ramsay Brothers
Ramsay Brothers comprises the seven brothers of the cinematic Ramsay family, who are the sons of filmmaker F. U. Ramsay. The seven brothers - Kumar Ramsay, Gangu Ramsay, Tulsi Ramsay, Arjun Ramsay, Shyam Ramsay, Keshu Ramsay and Kiran Ramsay, ruled Bollywood in 1970s and ‘80s and are mainly known for their cult horror movies. The brothers worked together, and divided the work of the department among themselves, like Kumar handled scripting, Gangu took care of cinematography, Kiran handled the sound department, Keshu managed production, Arjun managed editing, while Shyam and Tulsi took care of direction. The best movies of their production house include Do Gaz Zameen Ke Neeche (1972), Darwaza (1978), Dahshat (1981), Purana Mandir (1985), Purani Haveli (1989), Bandh Darwaza (1990), and many more.
4. Venus Records & Tapes - Jain Brothers
In the 1980s, the Jain Brothers, comprising Ganesh Jain, Ratan Jain, Girish Jain, Champak Jain, Umed Jain, Ramesh Jain and Bhawar Jain, founded the company Venus Records and Tapes, under which they manufactured audio music cassettes. Later, in 1992, the brothers diversified their business and started to produce films. Important films produced and financed by Jain Brothers include Khiladi (1992), Baazigar (1993), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Mela (1997), Josh (2000), Main Hoon Na (2004), Garam Masala (2005), De Dana Dan (2009) and many more.
5. Abbas - Mustan Films Production - Burmawalla Brothers
One of the most famous Bollywood filmmaking duo of brothers, Abbas - Mustan are known for their directing style. Comprising the brothers, Abbas Burmawalla and Mastan Burmawalla, they started their career with Gujarati movies, and later they worked as assistant directors for Sultan Ahmed in the 1978 movie Ganga Ki Saugandh. They independently directed movies like Agneekaal (1990), Khiladi (1992), Baazigar (1993), Soldier (1998), Ajnabee (2001), Race (2008), and many more. Later, they expanded their business and under the banner Abbas-Mustan Films Production, they went on to produce movies like Life Partner (2009), Players (2012), Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015) and Machine (2017).
6. Vishesh Films - Bhatt Brothers
Vishesh Films is the film producing company, which was founded by filmmaker Mukesh Bhatt in 1986, and was named after his son Vishesh Bhatt. The production house is jointly owned by brothers Mukesh Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt, Robin Bhatt and also Mukesh Bhatt’s son Vishesh Bhatt. It went on to become one of the most recognized banners of Bollywood. The first project under the banner was Kabzaa (1988) which was followed by Jurm (1990), starring Vinod Khanna. Some important movies of Vishesh Films include Sadak (1991), Ghulam (1998), Sangharsh (1999), Raaz (2002), Saaya (2003), Kalyug (2005), Jannat (2008), Aashiqui 2 (2013), Sadak 2 (2020) and many more.
7. Sagar Films - Sagar Brothers
Sagar Films, also known as Sagar Arts, is the film and television production company, which was founded by Ramanand Sagar, who is best known for his television series Ramayan (1987-88), and also honoured with Padma Shri in 2000. Now owned by Ramanand Sagar’s sons - Anand Sagar, Prem Sagar, Moti Sagar and Subhash Sagar, Sagar Films is one of the famous Bollywood production houses owned by brothers. They have produced movies like Prem Bandhan (1979), Armaan (1981), Baghavat (1982), Romance (1983), Salma (1985), 1971 (2007), etc.
8. Time Magnetics - Shah Brothers
Time Magnetics is a film distribution and production company that mainly has produced Hindi films. Jointly owned by the members of Shah family, namely, Pravin Shah, Nanjibhai Shah and Dhirajlal Shah. The movies produced under the banner by the brothers include Gambler (1995), Krishna (1996), Kurukshetra (2000), Jodi No. 1 (2001), Maseeha (2002), The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) and many more.
9. R. K. Films - Kapoor Brothers
R.K. Films was an Indian film production company based in R.K. Studio, which was founded by film actor Raj Kapoor. After Raj Kapoor, this Bollywood production house was run by brothers - Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, sons of Raj Kapoor. The common theme of the movies under the banner was mostly the same. Headquartered formerly in Chembur, Mumbai, the production house was founded in 1948, and the first film under the R.K. Films banner was Aag (1948). Other important movies produced under the banner include Awaara (1951), Shree 420 (1955), Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1961), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Bobby (1973), Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) and many more. It was defunct on 16th September 2017, and the studio was sold to Godrej Properties in 2018.
10. Rajshri Productions - Barjatya Brothers
Rajshri Productions Pvt. Ltd. is a film production and distribution company which was established in 1947 by Tarachand Barjatya, and primarily has produced Hindi films. The first release of the production house was the 1962 film Aarti, which was critically acclaimed and also released at the international film festivals. After Tarachand Barjatya, the company was owned by his sons - Kamal Kumar Barjatya, Raj Kumar Barjatya and Ajit Kumar Barjatya, all of whom took the Rajshri empire to great heights. Currently, the production house is run by the third generation of Barjatyas, namely - Kavita K. Barjatya, Sooraj R. Barjatya and Rajat A. Barjatya. Some important movies of the banner include Saudagar (1973), Geet Gata Chal (1975), Chitchor (1976), Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978), Nadiya Ke Paar (1982), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), Vivah (2006), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) and many more.
11. Sri Adhikari Brothers – Adhikari Brothers
Sri Adhikari Brothers Group is a leading production, broadcasting, and publishing house headed by brothers Gautam Adhikari and Markand Adhikari. Incorporated in 1985 the production house went on to become the first publicly-listed television production company in India and do be listed on the BSE in 1995. Besides some of the famous TV series like Shrimaan Shrimati and Risshton Ki Dor, it has produced movies like Bhookamp, Chehraa, Wajahh: A Reason To Kill, Great Grand Masti and Thank God.
12. Wadia Movietone – Wadia Brothers
Born in a prominent Parsi business family J.B.H. Wadia and Homi Wadia were in the business of master shipbuilders before both ventured into film production. The Wadia brothers had established the Wadia Movietone production house in 1933 and later after its closure founded Basant Pictures and later the Wadia Brothers movie banner. Both brothers who were writers, directors, and producers are credited for making movies in the fantasy - adventure genres including the populist stunt movies done by Fearless Nadia. Some of the movies produced by them were Hunterwali (1935), Miss Frontier Mail (1936), Diamond Queen (1940), Jungle Princess (1942), Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1954), Zimbo (1958), Circus Queen (1959), Adventures of Aladdin (1978), etc.
