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Baweja
Studios

Formed by Harry Baweja and his wife, Paramjit Baweja, Baweja Studios has created unforgettable masterpieces over the years.

Baweja Studios is known for their dynamic quality of film-making and unique storytelling practices. Baweja Studios has set many benchmarks in the industry, Dilwale, Qayamat, Diljale to name a few.

Baweja Studios has since, diversified into TV series, Web Series, Animation and Ad Films. Baweja Studios is one of the leaders in the industry in terms of production quality and film-making across all formats.

In this journey of creating path breaking cinema, along with pushing technological advancements, Baweja Studios continues to partner and work with the biggest names in the industry, in India and globally.

We are proud to have collaborated with numerous Oscar winning studios, namely DNEG, WETA Digital, Rising Sun Pictures , John Cox, among others.

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Low risk high return - Baweja Studios continuously partners with reputed Production houses, leading Platforms and eminent Distributors, thereby reducing risks and exponentially increasing Revenue.

Bank of scripts - Our thorough development process is what we pride ourselves on. We focus on creating strong scripts of varying genres to stay abreast of the market demands.

Improved Profitability - Our profitability & efficiency in generating returns from shareholders equity has improved significantly, underlining our ability in utilizing our assets and resources more effectively to generate profit.

Additional Verticals - Baweja Studios continuously adapts to the dynamic Media Industry by exploring new Verticals successfully, like Digital and Animation.

Expanding reputation - Our repeated partnerships with leading Studios, Platforms and Distributors has enhanced our production pipeline and growth across different verticals.

Focus on technology - We pride ourselves on pioneering Films with CGI, VFX, & Animation. Baweja Studios is dedicated to doing so and keeps pushing the envelope.

As the founder of Baweja Studios, Harry Baweja has been a respectable name in the film industry for over 35 years and continues to uphold Baweja Studios' vision for innovative and authentic content. Under the expert vision of Harry Baweja, Baweja Studios has told stories that are exciting, spectacular, and pioneering in their own right.

A graduate of Punjab University, Harry Baweja found his first success as a theater professional in Punjab. Later, he moved with his family to the city of Mumbai and stepped into Tinsel Town as an Assistant Director in movies such as Disco Dancer, Tarzan, etc.

Finally, he went on to produce and direct his film ‘Dilwale’ which went on to become the blockbuster of the year. His other successes include films like ‘Diljale’, ‘Qayamat: City under Threat’ and ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’.

Paramjit Baweja

Chairperson

Mrs. Paramjit Baweja played a critical role in the Production vertical of the Company, establishing strong and effective relationships with actors and technicians to ensure smooth functioning of the shoot. Her acute sense of emotional pulse within narratives was invaluable to the Company, contributing significantly to Harry Baweja's vision. Mrs. Paramjit Baweja’s creative and managerial contributions were the backbone of the Company.

Harman Baweja, a second generation filmmaker, drives a new age, innovative approach at Baweja Studios. From his UCLA Film School days to acting, writing and producing content, he has spent over 20 years honing every aspect of Film making. He currently has multiple feature films, web-series, animation projects and international collaborations in various stages of production. He has been instrumental in securing various local and global partnerships and associations for the company like Riverstone Pictures, Netflix, Disney, JIO Studios, RSVP, WETA Digital, DNEG to name a few. An avid storyteller and a man of enterprise, Harman looks at creating content through his own unique lens.

Rowena has been an integral part of Baweja Studios for over 10 years now. She is directing the prequel to ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’ since early 2017, her passion project which is a Co-production with the UK and Los Angeles based Riverstone Pictures, Ingenious Fund, Baweja Studios and Eros International. It’s the first of its kind Animation Feature in India that has been completely motion captured. Along with her foray into directing, she’s been a Cinematographer of the previous two movies,in the 'Chaar Sahibzaade' series and her Directorial debut marks the completion of the above mentioned Trilogy. Rowena has degree in Filmmaking from University of Arts London and is currently working on a couple of scripts cutting across Digital and Feature films.

Smitha Baliga is an experienced film producer with a career spanning over 25 years. She has produced films in collaboration with renowned Indian directors such as Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rensil D'silva, and Abhijit Chaudhuri. Her work on National Award-winning feature films like 'Corporate' and 'Delhi-6' earned her critical acclaim and established her as a producer with a keen eye for quality cinema. She then went on to produce the 2018 film 'Fanney Khan' with ROMP and T-Series as Producers.
Currently, as COO and Co-Producer at Baweja Studios, Smitha plays a key role in shaping the studio's vision and producing their projects.

Nikunj Bagdi, a seasoned Chartered Accountant and a results-driven Business Finance leader, brings 15+ years of experience in Controllership and FP&A across various industries. He has worked with top Media & Entertainment companies like Dharma Productions, Sony Pictures, and Phantom Films, driving business growth through robust budgeting and project evaluations. His expertise includes financial planning, budgeting, and project management, delivering strategic financial solutions to drive success.

Sanjana Chatterjee

Legal Head

Sanjana Chatterjee is a seasoned professional in the Media & Entertainment Industry, with nearly a decade of experience working with top law firms and Media giants like Khimani & Associates, Sony Pictures Networks, and Universal Music India. With a deep understanding of media and digital rights, she specializes in Media Rights Management and has a proven track record of structuring successful transactions for the co-production of films/web series, acquisition and syndication of content, and music rights.
Currently, Sanjana is leading the legal division at Baweja Studios.

Meenakshi Pandey

Production Head

Meenakshi Pandey has worked in the film industry since 2000, beginning her career with Bobby Bedi and Kaleidoscope Entertainment. As Aamir Khan's business curator, Meenakshi was personally involved with several of his film productions, such as Mangal Pandey, Taare Zameen Par, Peepli Live, and Delhi Belly.
Later, she was Executive Producer for directors like Ram Gopal Verma and Vivek Agnihotri on films like Department, Ab Tak Chappan 2, Satya 2, Junooniyat, and The Tashkent Files. More recently, Meenakshi also served as an Executive Producer for the feature film "Dhokha: Round D corner" with T-series and Bhushan Kumar.
Currently, Meenakshi provides her valuable experience in her role as the Head of Production at Baweja Studios.