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Ritesh Sidhwani (born 1973) is an Indian film producer. He is the co-founder of Excel Entertainment along with Farhan Akhtar. His first film as a producer, Dil Chahta Hai, won the National Award in 2001. Through his vision, Excel Entertainment now is one of the first major Indian production companies in the over-the-top ( OTT) content space.
Excel Entertainment is an Indian production company, founded by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in Mumbai in 1999, [1] [2] they mainly produce Hindi films . Their debut production, Dil Chahta Hai, [3] received critical acclaim and was a huge rage for the youth, at that time. They won National Film Awards for both Dil Chahta Hai and Rock On!!.
YearTitleDirectorProducer20012004Farhan AkhtarRitesh Sidhwani2006Farhan AkhtarRitesh Sidhwani2007Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan AkhtarRitesh Sidhwani stands as a pivotal force and co-founder of the groundbreaking film production house, aptly named Excel Entertainment. The debut film under his helm, Dil Chahta Hai, not only attained cult status for pioneering a new genre in Indian cinema but also secured a National Award in 2001.
Farhan Akhtar (born 9 January 1974) is an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist who works in Hindi films.Born in Mumbai to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani after establishing a production company named Excel Entertainment along with Ritesh Sidhwani in 1999, made his directorial debut with the coming-of-age comedy-drama Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and received widespread critical acclaim for portraying realistic modern Indian youth in the ...
Sep 5, 2023 · Fukrey 3, Don 3 producer Ritesh Sidhwani on making sequels: “It works if the characters are great…”. Ritesh Sidhwani launched the trailer of Fukrey 3 on Tuesday. His next film for Excel Entertainment banner is Don 3, starring Ranveer Singh. Written by Komal RJ Panchal. Mumbai | September 5, 2023 21:32 IST.
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Excel Entertainment, co-founded by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar in 1999, has reshaped Indian Cinema over the past two decades. Beginning with the groundbreaking film ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ in 2001, they have consistently pushed the envelope in cinematic storytelling.
Oct 30, 2021 · Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani founded Excel Entertainment 20 years ago, starting with 'Dil Chahta Hai', and continue to score with OTT hits like 'Mirzapur'. They talk about the journey so...
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