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Waris Thakur

Waris Thakur

Executive Producer
Mumbai

Summary

Executive Producer with a proven track record at Aamir Khan Productions, excelling in project planning and budget management. Successfully led diverse teams, championing inclusivity while delivering high-quality productions. Expert in post-production processes, ensuring timely project execution and fostering collaborative environments for creative success.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Producer

Mud and Joy Films Pvt Ltd
2023 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of productions.
  • Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, including casting, location scouting, and script revisions to ensure optimal results.
  • Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
  • Managed budgets and resources effectively to reduce production costs while maintaining high production value.
  • Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery.

Executive Producer

Civic Studios
2022 - 2023
  • Worked on the show 'Family Aajkal' on Sony Liv.
  • Developed strategies for successful project execution, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and talent, securing favorable terms that contributed to the overall success of productions.

Executive Producer

Papers and Playground/Disney Hotstar
2020 - 2022

I worked as the executive producer on the show 'Lootere' for Hotstar.

  • Supervised a production team of 200 members to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity during COVID.
  • Championed diversity in hiring practices both behind-the-scenes and on-screen, promoting a more inclusive and representative industry.
  • Collaborated closely with the director, the Hotstar team, and other key personnel to develop cohesive artistic visions for the project.

Unit Production Manager (UPM)

Aamir Khan Productions
2010 - 2020
  • My career started at Aamir Khan Productions as the Production Manager and Post Production Manager for Delhi Belly in 2010.
  • Worked for the Satyamev Jayate television series from 2011 to 2014 as Unit Production Manager at Aamir Khan Productions.
  • Worked as a Unit Production Manager and Post Production Supervisor for the film Dangal from 2014 to 2016.
  • I worked as a Unit Production Manager and Post Production Supervisor for the film Secret Superstar from 2014 to 2016.
  • Worked as Unit Production Manager and Post Production Supervisor for the documentary series ‘Rubaru Roshni’ on Netflix from 2016 to 2019, produced by Aamir Khan Productions.

Education

Post Graduation Diploma in Mass Media - Mass Media Communication

MET, Mumbai Educational Trust
Bandra, Mumbai
04.2001 -

Diploma in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management

Welingkars Institute of Management
Matunga, Mumbai
04.2001 -

BBA - Mass Media Graduation

Rizvi College of Management
Bandra, Mumbai
04.2001 -

Skills

Project planning

Analytics and reporting

Budget management

Scheduling, timelines & timeline managment

Production leadership

Post-production processes

Production operations

Timeline

Post Graduation Diploma in Mass Media - Mass Media Communication

MET, Mumbai Educational Trust
04.2001 -

Diploma in Human Resource Management - Human Resources Management

Welingkars Institute of Management
04.2001 -

BBA - Mass Media Graduation

Rizvi College of Management
04.2001 -

Executive Producer

Mud and Joy Films Pvt Ltd
2023 - Current

Executive Producer

Civic Studios
2022 - 2023

Executive Producer

Papers and Playground/Disney Hotstar
2020 - 2022

Unit Production Manager (UPM)

Aamir Khan Productions
2010 - 2020
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