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Ramesh Taurani on Individual Producers Outshining Corporates in Bollywood

Film producer Ramesh Taurani asserts that individual producers often achieve greater success than corporate studios in Bollywood. He highlights that projects led by a single creative vision tend to deliver stronger results, even when tied with corporates. Taurani discusses his career of 49 films and his upcoming 50th project 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' directed by David Dhawan. He credits the director as the main force behind a film's success and notes that prominent individual producers like Karan Johar remain relevant.

Key Points: Ramesh Taurani: Individual Producers Beat Corporates in Films

  • Individual producers often deliver better results than corporates
  • Ramesh Taurani has produced 49 films, working on 50th
  • He believes directors like David Dhawan are key to success
  • Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala remain relevant as individual producers
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Projects by individual producers also turned out to be success: Ramesh Taurani on corporates in film production

Film producer Ramesh Taurani says individual producers deliver stronger results than corporates. He discusses his 50th film 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'.

"The success ratio of a producer, where an individual producer is involved... the movie always turns out to be good - Ramesh Taurani"

Mumbai, April 24

Film producer Ramesh Taurani has reaffirmed his belief in the strength of individual producers in Bollywood, highlighting that films backed by a single creative vision often deliver stronger results.

Speaking to ANI, Taurani opened up about the evolving dynamics of film production, stating that while corporate studios have undoubtedly contributed to several successful films, projects led by individual producers have also turned out to be successes.

"The success ratio of a producer, where an individual producer is involved, even if he has done a tie-up with a corporate, that is a different thing. But where an individual producer is involved, the movie always turns out to be good. Many good movies were made by corporates," he said.

Reflecting on his own journey, Taurani shared that he has produced 49 films so far, with 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' being the 50th project.

"Whatever movie we have made, we have always kept in mind that we are not without script with any actor. We would narrate the whole story with dialogue and then made the project. And then the casting and other things happened," the producer continued.

Speaking on whether the era of single producers has been fading, Taurani disagreed. He pointed out that several prominent filmmakers, including Karan Johar, continue to operate successfully with a strong individual vision.

"The ones who are still relevant, they are still doing the work. We are working, Sajid Nadiadwala is working, Excel is working, and so is Karan Johar," he added.

Elsewhere in the conversation, Ramesh Taurani also spoke about working with veteran filmmaker David Dhawan in 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'.

"My relationship with David Ji started in 1993-1994. Our first movie, the first movie, a joint venture, was Coolie No 1. The first director I signed in my life was David Dhawan. In fact, when I signed him at that price, the industry abused me a lot that I have gone mad. But we did it. Because we felt that a very good movie will be made. And then Coolie No 1 happened. I always feel that the director is the main one who makes the movie. One should let him do the job," Taurani said.

He also explained that David Dhawan might once again return to direct films if he finds a good story.

Produced by Ramesh Taurani and directed by David Dhawan, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' will release in theatres on June 12.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from someone with 49 films under his belt. But I think the industry has changed so much — today's multiplex audience wants fresh content, not just star-driven projects. Individual producers can take risks that corporates avoid. However, corporates gave us films like Dangal and Baahubali. Both models have their place.
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Vikram M
Taurani sahab's point about narrating the full script with dialogues is so crucial! Nowadays many producers just lock a star and then figure out the story. That's why we get those half-baked films. Individual producers who are deeply involved in the creative process — like KJo, like Taurani — they understand the pulse of the audience. Corporate wale just look at spreadsheets! 😤
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Priya S
Respect for Ramesh Taurani's longevity in the industry! 49 films is no joke. But I think we need to be realistic — the era of single producers pouring their entire savings into one film is risky. Corporates brought professionalism and proper accounting to Bollywood. Individual passion + corporate backing = best of both worlds. That's why we see so many co-productions now.
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Rohit P
Interesting that he called out David Dhawan. That man made some of the most iconic comedies of the 90s and 2000s! But let's be honest — his recent films haven't worked. Taurani says he might return if he finds a good story. I hope so! We need that old-school masala entertainment again. Individual producers like Taurani understand that connection with the masses.
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James A

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