Nari Hira was a renowned journalist, publisher, editor, entrepreneur and producer in Bollywood. He was the founder and editor of Stardust magazine, which he launched in 1971. He later published magazines such as Savvy, Showtime, Society, and Health under 'Magna Publishing Co. Ltd'. He later pioneered in producing video films in the mid 80s under the banner of 'Hiba Films' and made films like Scandal, Shingora, Shahadat, Khatarnak Irade, etc. He also produced Bollywood films including Bhram: An Illusion, Accident on Hill Road, and Apartment: Rent At Your Own Risk, etc. He passed away on 23 August 2024.