Working...Producer
Though always an ardent film buff, Ritesh Sidhwani started his career by joining his family business - Marlex, the largest selling home appliances brand in India. Even as he fine-tuned his skills in marketing and management for six years, he never gave up his dream of wanting to start a production company of his own. It was only after thoroughly researching the business for a couple of years, that he teamed up with Farhan Akhtar in 1999, to launch a film production house - Excel Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
His first film Dil Chahta Hai won the National Award for 'Best Hindi Feature Film'
Ritesh, with his marketing expertise and knowledge of prevailing market trends, ensures strict budget control without compromising on creativity and quality, thus guaranteeing a win-win situation for each film.
In just a few years from inception, steered by Ritesh’s foresight and expertise, Excel Entertainment has increased its business manifold, by getting into producing commercials and more importantly film distribution, with offices in three major cities in India as well as in London.
Ritesh’s vision for the future of Excel Entertainment includes venturing into co production and distribution of foreign films in India and time permitting, penning a script of his own.
Filmography
Films
* Dil Chahta Hai (2001): Producer
* Lakshya (2004): Producer
* Don (2006): Producer
* Honey Moon Travels (2007): Producer
* Positive (2007): Producer
* Rock On!! (2008): Producer
* Luck by Chance (2008): Producer
* A Voice from the Sky (2008): Producer