Subrata Roy
, an Indian businessman and the founder of the
Sahara India Pariwar
conglomerate, played a significant role in the establishment and growth of Sahara One Motion Pictures. Under the Sahara India Pariwar umbrella,
Sahara One Motion Pictures
became involved in film production and distribution. Here are some of the popular Bollywood films the company produced and distributed, contributing to the entertainment landscape in India.
Wanted
Wanted is a 2009 action film directed by Prabhu Deva and starring Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, and Prakash Raj. The movie is a remake of the Telugu film Pokiri and follows the story of Radhe, played by Salman Khan, a skilled and fearless undercover cop.
Run
Directed by Jeeva, Run, which was released in 2004, is a action thriller that revolves around the life of Siddharth (played by Abhishek Bachchan), a young man who is falsely accused of murder.
No Entry
No Entry is a comedy film released in 2005, directed by Anees Bazmee. The film features an ensemble cast including Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Bipasha Basu, Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitly, and Esha Deol. It is known for its humor, witty dialogues, and entertaining storyline.
Dor
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Dor (2006) is a drama film that explores the friendship between two women from different cultural backgrounds.
Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy passes away in Mumbai
Jo Bole So Nihaal
The 2005 release Jo Bole So Nihaal, directed by Rahul Rawail, features Sunny Deol in the lead role alongside Kamaal Khan, Shilpi Sharma, and Thomas Tevana. The movie revolves around the character Nihaal Singh, played by Sunny Deol, who inadvertently becomes involved in a mission to protect a key witness.
Malamaal Weekly
The 2006 Priyadarshan directorial is a situational comedy that revolves around the lives of the residents of a small village named Laholi. Starring Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, and Riteish Deshmukh in key roles, the film explores the consequences of an unexpected windfall on the lives of the villagers.
Dil Maange More!!!
Dil Maange More!!! is a romantic drama film directed by Anant Mahadevan, released in 2004. The film features Shahid Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan, Ayesha Takia, and Tulip Joshi in key roles.
Corporate
The 2006 film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, starring Bipasha Basu, is a drama that delves into the intricacies of the corporate world, exploring the dynamics of power, ambition, and moral dilemmas within the business environment.
Kaccha Limboo
Directed by Sagar Ballary, this coming-of-age film, released in 2011, revolves around the life of a teenager facing various challenges during his adolescence.
Darna Zaroori Hai
Darna Zaroori Hai is a anthology horror film directed by a group of directors and released in 2006. It is a sequel to the 2003 film Darna Mana Hai and follows a similar format of multiple short stories, each directed by a different filmmaker.
Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy died of cardiorespiratory arrest on Tuesday. He was 75. According to the company statement, he passed away at 10.30 pm due to cardiorespiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai on Sunday after his health deteriorated.