Director's Kut Productions
Director's Kut Productions is a television production company based in Mumbai.[1] Established in 2007, it is known for producing Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaii, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.[2][3]
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Industry | Entertainment |
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Founded | 2007 |
Founder | Rajan Shahi |
Headquarters | |
Key people | Rajan Shahi |
Products | Television series Web series |
Website | directorskutproduction.com |
History
Rajan Shahi did his schooling from St Columbus, and got graduated from Hindu College, Delhi, and came to Mumbai.[4]
In 1993, Shahi started his career as an assistant director.[5] In 1999, Shahi made his directorial debut with the series Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi.[6] He then went on to direct series like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahi, Hamare Tumhare, Rishtey, Kareena Kareena, Reth, Mamtaa, Millee, Virasaat and Saathi Re.[5] Thereafter he worked as a series director for Saat Phere, Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan and Maayaka.[5][7]
Eventually, he became a television producer and started his own production company in 2007. His first series as producer was Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai on Star Plus, followed by Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.[8][9]
In 2019 they started producing Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke which is a spin-off of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai on the latter show's success.
They also made a short film named Yolk for International film festival.[10]
They have a YouTube channel named First Kut Productions.[5]
Current productions
Series | Channel | Airing Date |
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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai [2] | Star Plus | 12 January 2009 |
Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke | Star Plus | 18 March 2019 |
Aai Kuthe Kay Karte[11] | Star Pravah | 23 December 2019 |
Anupamaa | StarPlus |
Former productions
Series | Channel | Airing Period |
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Baavle Utaavle[12] | SAB TV | 18 February 2019 - 26 August 2019 |
Tere Sheher Mein[13] | Star Plus | 2 March 2015 – 14 November 2015 |
Itti Si Khushi[14] | Sony TV | 29 September 2014 – 2 January 2015 |
Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya | Zee TV | 6 January 2014 – 2 December 2014 |
Jamuna Paar[15] | Imagine TV | 27 February 2012 – 12 April 2012 |
Amrit Manthan[16] | Life OK | 26 February 2012 – 2 August 2013 |
Kuch Toh Log Kahenge | Sony TV | 3 October 2011 – 28 March 2013 |
Havan | Colors TV | 26 September 2011 – 30 March 2012 |
Chand Chupa Badal Mein | Star Plus | 28 June 2010 – 13 June 2013 |
Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg | Colors TV | 29 June 2009 – 4 June 2010 |
Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai[17] | Star Plus | 8 October 2007 – 13 November 2010 |
References
- "'International and home-grown formats can co-exist'". The Financial Express. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
UTV Television is now facing a stiff competition from a bunch of young entrants like Balaji, Director’s Kut and ..
- Pritha Mitra Dasgupta (23 February 2010). "TV's new storytellers". Financial Express. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- "Superstars of the small screen". The Financial Express.
- "Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is a show that's truly blessed, says producer Rajan Shahi". Times Of India.
- "Directors-kut-productions-Rajan-Shahi-on-exploring-new-genres-spin-offs-and-challenges-of-running-daily-shows". Indian Television.
- "Producer Rajan Shahi: I worked among the crowd who stood behind models in ads when I first came to Mumbai". Times Of India.
- "The making of Star India".
- Amrita Mulchandani (7 November 2011). "Rajan Shahi re-invents himself!". The Times Of India. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- "Producer Rajan Shahi on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai's success: 'It's a challenge to keep the freshness alive'". Times now news.
- "Director's Kut Productions' FIRST 'short film' for International Film Festivals". Telly Chakkar.
- "Rajan Shahi's Marathi venture 'Aai Kuthe Kay Karte' is all about discovering mother's unconditional love". The Times of India.
- "Comedy show 'Baavle Utaavle' to end next month". Times Of India.
- "Hiba Nawab and Dhruv Bhandari play Tom & Jerry on TV!". Times Of India.
- "Sony launches new fiction series 'Itti si Khushi'". Best Media Info.
- Amrita Mulchandani (16 April 2012). "Alisha is pampered the most!". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- "Seven-year leap for 'Amrit Manthan'". DNA India.
- "'Everyone cried on the last day of Bidaai'". Rediff.