Deepshikha Deshmukh

Deepshikha Deshmukh (born 29 October 1983, née Bhagnani) is an Indian film producer who works in Hindi cinema.[1]

Deepshikha Deshmukh
Deshmukh in 2021
Born
Deepshikha Bhagnani

(1983-10-29) 29 October 1983
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Notable workSarbjit, Madaari, Jawaani Jaaneman
SpouseDhiraj Deshmukh
Children2
Parent
RelativesJackky Bhagnani (brother)
Websitepoojaentertainmentandfilms.in

Deshmukh has produced multiple films under the production house Pooja Entertainment. In 2020, she produced Jawaani Jaaneman and the remake of 1995's Coolie No.1. Deepshikha is also the founder of an organic skincare brand called Love Organically.

Deshmukh is the daughter of film producer Vashu Bhagnani and Pooja Bhagnani, and sister of actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani.

Early & Personal life

Deepshikha was born on 30 October 1981, in Kolkata, West Bengal to film producer Vashu Bhagnani and his wife, Pooja Bhagnani. She has a younger brother, Jackky Bhagnani who is an actor and film producer. Her nickname is Honey.

She is married to Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh, MLA from Latur Rural constituency, Maharashtra and has two children.[2][3][4] Her husband is the younger brother of actor Riteish Deshmukh and the younger son of late politician Vilasrao Deshmukh

Career

Deepshikha Deshmukh leads the strategy and production efforts at Pooja Entertainment. She debuted as a producer in 2016 with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Randeep Hooda starrer 'Sarbjit'.[5] With a focus to back meaningful cinema and social issues, she has opted for strong subject oriented films like 'Madaari' starring Irrfan Khan.[6][7][8] She also partnered with Priyanka Chopra as a producer for Pooja Entertainment's first Punjabi film 'Sarvann'.[9][10][11]

In 2018, she produced the film “Welcome to New York”. The film starred Sonakshi Sinha, Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Johar.[12][13] In the same year she also produced “Dil Juunglee” starring Taapsee Pannu and Saqib Saleem.[14]

In 2020, she produced the film Jawaani Jaaneman, starring Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Alaya F in the lead. The film also marked Alaya's debut into the industry. End of the same year, Coolie No. 1 (2020) which was a remake of the 1995 film, was released on an OTT platform. The original film and the remake, both were produced by Pooja Entertainment.[15]

Deepshikha's next film as a producer is a spy thriller called “BellBottom” starring Akshay Kumar in the lead alongside Vaani Kapoor, Lara Dutta and Huma Qureshi released in 2021 but emerged as a commercial failure.[16] Her upcoming projects as a producure are an action drama, "Ganapath" starring Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon.[17] and also multilingual historic drama "Suryaputra Mahavir Karna" directed by R.S. Vimal.

Philanthropic work

Deepshikha stands up against animal cruelty and strongly condemns the minimal fine that is levied for animal abuse.[18] She is a strong advocate for a cracker free Diwali, for years to come and also especially now in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.[19] Deepshikha's environmental consciousness starts with simple acts of planting saplings in villages, alongside inculcating in her kids the need to do the same – thus equipping the future generation to drive change.[20]

Entrepreneurial venture

Love Organically

Deepshikha is the founder of a skincare brand called Love Organically. The brand, which is among the first organic skincare brands in India for kids and adults, delivers products that are 100% natural and free from harmful chemicals. Love Organically is made in India and sources its ingredients from local farms across the country.

The brand focuses on their mantra of giving back to the environment as well as to the farmers. Their collaboration with different non-profit organizations provides education to the children of drought-affected farmers. A portion of the profit from every product sold is donated to the cause. All products of this brands try to protect the environment by not using harmful ingredients.

Filmography
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
As Producer
YearTitle
2016 Sarbjit
2016 Madaari
2016 Tutak Tutak Tutiya
2017 Sarvann
2018 Welcome To New York
2018 Dil Juunglee
2020 Jawaani Jaaneman
2020 Coolie No. 1
2021 BellBottom
2022 Cuttputlli
2023 Mission Raniganj
Ganapath
2024 Bade Miyan Chote Miyan †

Awards And recognition
Key
Awarded for social impact 2023/ read Latur by the governor of Maharashtra and Shri Gurubhai Sureshbhai Thakkar at Rajbhavan Mumbai Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Contribution Award 2023

References
  1. "Jackky Bhagnani & Deepshikha Deshmukh's 'Carbon: The Story of Tomorrow' Wins Best Short Film Award". news.abplive.com. 21 February 2020.
  2. "Dheeraj Deshmukh and Deepshikha Wedding Ceremony Photos – FilmiBeat". Filmibeat. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  3. "Dhiraj V Deshmukh and Honey Bhagnani with their children during Aaradhya Bachchan's birthday party held at Pratiksha in Mumbai – Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. 17 November 2015. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  4. "Actor Riteish Deshmukh raises poll fever, turns crowd puller for this Brothers in Latur". The Times of India. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  5. "From Sarbjit to Sarvann". Tribuneindia News Service.
  6. "Irrfan Khan's 'Madaari' producer Deepshikha Deshmukh mourns his demise". Zee News. 29 April 2020.
  7. "My family taught me about failure: Deepshikha Deshmukh". outlookindia.com/.
  8. "The Reason For Investing in Madaari Was Irrfan & Nishikant Kamat: Deepshikha Deshmukh – Bollywoodirect". 17 July 2016.
  9. "Priyanka Chopra and Deepshikha Deshmukh at The Kapil Sharma Show". 22 December 2016.
  10. "Speaking about Sarvann: An Interview with Producer Deepshikha Deshmukh". bollywoodfilmfame.com.
  11. "Priyanka Chopra works in the US during day, in India at night: Deepshikha Deshmukh". 23 December 2016.
  12. "Poster of Sonakshi Sinha, Diljit Dosanjh, Kjo's 'Welcome To New York' Is Here". iDiva. 19 January 2018.
  13. "Welcome to New York | Edmonton Movies". Edmonton Movie Guide.
  14. "Dil Juunglee makers – Deepshikha Deshmukh and Aleya Sen all excited". mid-day. 9 March 2018.
  15. "Coolie No 1: Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan cut a fine frame in latest still". India Today. 2 January 2020.
  16. "Bell Bottom Box Office Collection | Day Wise | Worldwide – Sacnilk". sacnilk.com. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  17. "Deepshikha Deshmukh". Bollywood Hungama.
  18. "Bollywood speaks for defenseless animals who can't speak for themselves". 1 October 2016.
  19. "PRODUCER DEEPSHIKHA DESHMUKH URGES PEOPLE TO GIVE UP FIRECRACKERS ON DEEPAWALI IN VIEW OF COVID-19!". 13 November 2020.
  20. ""Our Farmers Are Our Real Superheroes": Dhiraj Vilasrao Deshmukh". 10 July 2020.
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