Ketan Desai (director)

Ketan Desai (born 29 June 1957) is an Indian film producer and director. He produced five Bollywood movies and directed three Masala films. He produced the Hindi film Coolie (1983) and was Executive Producer of Mard (1985).

Family background

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Desai is the son of film producer and director Manmohan Desai.[1] He is married to Kanchan Kapoor, the daughter of actor Shammi Kapoor. The couple has two daughters: Pooja and Rajeshwari.[2]

Filmography

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Year Title Director Producer Notes
1983 Coolie No Yes [3]
1985 Mard No Yes Executive Producer
1986 Allah-Rakha Yes Yes As Ketan M. Desai
1989 Toofan Yes No
1993 Anmol Yes No
1997 Deewana Mastana No Yes
2002 Yeh Hai Jalwa No Yes Co-producer as Ketan Manmohan Desai

References

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  1. ^ "I can trust Ketan Desai, says Sushmita Sen". Hindustan Times. 2008-03-31. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  2. ^ "Know less popular members of the Kapoor khandaan", The Times of India
  3. ^ "Four director-sons prepare to take over as new generation film makers". India Today. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
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