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      • In the late 2000s, The Walt Disney Company acquired a considerable share of UTV. In 2012, Disney completed the acquisition of UTV Software Communications, making UTV Motion Pictures a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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  2. UTV Motion Pictures (also known as Disney UTV from 2012–13) was the feature film unit of UTV Software Communications founded by Ronnie Screwvala and Zarina Screwvala in 1996 as UTV Motion Pictures Plc., the film distribution division of UTV Software Communications.

  3. Dec 28, 2023 · Walt Disney acquired UTV for a whopping sum of INR 3774 approx. (USD 454 million) after which they turned it into Disney UTV. As a chairperson of UpGrad, Ronnie Screwvala made major investments in the EdTech company, which is valued at INR 187,07 crore approx. (USD 2.25 billion).

  4. May 10, 2023 · Rohinton Soli Screwvala, more commonly known as Ronnie Screwvala, is one of the well-known entrepreneurs and popular film producers in India. He started off his journey in the business world with a toothbrush manufacturing company called Lazer Brushes.

  5. Ownership and Acquisitions. UTV Motion Pictures underwent significant ownership changes over the years: In the late 2000s, The Walt Disney Company acquired a considerable share of UTV. In 2012, Disney completed the acquisition of UTV Software Communications, making UTV Motion Pictures a wholly-owned subsidiary.

  6. Feb 1, 2012 · In addition to being a major broadcaster running a variety of channels such as kids outlet Hungama and youth channel UTV Bindaas, UTV owns one of India’s leading studios — UTV Motion...

  7. UTV Motion Pictures (also known as Disney-UTV) is the feature film unit of UTV Software Communications, a media conglomerate owned by The Walt Disney Company India. UTV Motion Pictures is one of the largest film and production studios in Southern Asia.

  8. Jan 31, 2012 · Walt Disney has completed its acquisition of UTV, paying $454m for the shares in the Indian media group that it did not already own, as it seeks to expand in one of the world’s fastest-growing...