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B.Tech, University of Allahabad.M.Tech, Energy Studies from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
Director, Scriptwriter, Producer
Rana Bhatia is an Indian film producer, director, and writer known for his more than 15 years of experience in media and entertainment industry. And undoubtedly one of the most influential personalities in Bollywood, Bhatia has bankrolled many countless big-grossing films.He was asked to join the celebrated director Anil Sharma as a creative director & producer in 1993.
Having directed several ad films in the early 1990s, he became a assistant Director in Anil Sharma`s next film Maharaja (1998) starring Govinda, Manisha Koirala, and Raj Babbar, etc.
In 2001, Bhatia joined the film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha starring Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel and was an associate director to this project. The film was a commercial success and critically appreciated as well.Post that Rana Bhatia never looked back. He continued with many more films with Anil Sharma. Rana Bhatia continued working as an associate director with Anil Sharma and tried to repeat the success of Gadar and once again collaborated with Sunny Deol in the film The Hero: Love Story of a Spy starring Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra. The film, at its time, was considered to be the most expensive film ever made in Bollywood with the biggest film budget ever. The film went on to be the third highest grosser of the year.As a creative director, he was very active and was also responsible for milestone films like Maharaja (1998), Gadar: Ek Prem Katha(2001), The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003), etc. These successful films for which he was responsible to produce under the home production banner of Anil Sharma, SHANTKETAN FILMS PVT. LTD, have established him as one of the leading creative director-producers in Hindi cinema.
In 2011, Bhatia founded his own production company, Infinity Ventures, and launched it with with a historical play MOHENJODARO (2011), which was well received nationwide by audience and critics. Adding to his credit he has shot numerous Ad-Films under INFINITY VENTURES. (NOKIA, UNITED MOTORS, AIRTEL, MARVEL TEA, Lava Mobiles, etc) and soon he gained popularity in ad world because of his creative talent by default. He has been extremely active in ad films with his series of developing characters. He has directed the series of ad commercials for an American Automobile Brand in 2015.
In 2017, Bhatia made a debut as an Independent film director and with his most awaited romantic thriller 'Ishq Kabhi Kariyo Na’ starring Prateik Babbar, Raima Sen, Pooja Gupta, Natalia Kaur and Kavin based on today's topical subject of staying in relationships, which is slated to be released ,this film has a unique concept of protagonist's journey, resulting in the film being picked up by a leading studio to make a grand release.
With all of this to Rana Bhatia's credit, it's no wonder that he's looked at as one of the leading figures in entertainment.
Reviews
Warrior Savitri (2016)
Director's work nice.
Saw during lockdown. Story good but movie budget seems to be low. Direction good. Worth a one time watch.