Director's Kut Productions
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| Industry | Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Rajan Shahi |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
Key people | Rajan Shahi |
| Products | Television programs |
| Website | directorskutproduction.com |
Director's Kut Productions is a television production company based in Mumbai.[1] Established in 2007, it produces television shows for various channels like Star Plus, Colors TV, Sony TV, and Life OK. They have produced popular Indian serials including Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai, Amrit Manthan and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[2]
In 1999, Rajan Shahi made his directorial debut with the series Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi. He went on to direct more hit series, including Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi, Hamare Tumhare, Rishtey, Kareena Kareena, Reth, Mamtaa, Millee, Virasaat and Saathi Re. Thereafter he worked as a series director for Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan and Maayaka. Eventually, he became a television producer and started his own production company in 2007. His first series as producer was Sapna Babul Ka Bidaai on Star Plus, followed by Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[3]
They have made more shows, such as Chand Chupa Badal Mein, on Star Plus and Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg and Havan on Colors TV. These shows did not do well. Kuch Toh Log Kahenge also suffered low ratings. Their most successful work is Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Current shows
| Series | Channel | Start of airing |
|---|---|---|
| Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai [2] | Star Plus | January 12, 2009 - present |
Former shows
| TV series | TV channel | Airing |
|---|---|---|
| Tere Sheher Mein | Star Plus | March 2, 2015 - November 14, 2015 |
| Itti Si Khushi | Sony TV | September 29, 2014 - January 2, 2015 |
| Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Zee TV | January 6, 2014 - December 2, 2014 |
| Amrit Manthan | Life OK | February 26, 2012 - August 2, 2013 |
| Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Sony Entertainment Television (India) | October 3, 2011 - March 28, 2013 |
| Jamuna Paar[4] | Imagine TV | February 27, 2012 - April 12, 2012 |
| Havan | Colors TV | September 26, 2011 - March 30, 2012 |
| Chand Chupa Badal Mein | STAR Plus | June 28, 2010 - June 17, 2011 |
| Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai | STAR Plus | October 8, 2007 – November 13, 2010 |
| Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg | Colors TV | June 29, 2009 - June 4, 2010 |
References
- ↑ "'International and home-grown formats can co-exist'". The Financial Express. Jun 8, 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
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- 1 2 Pritha Mitra Dasgupta (Feb 23, 2010). "TV's new storytellers". Financial Express. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ Amrita Mulchandani (Nov 7, 2011). "Rajan Shahi re-invents himself!". The Times Of India. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ↑ Amrita Mulchandani (Apr 16, 2012). "Alisha is pampered the most!". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 July 2013.