Rajshri Productions facts for kids
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| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Founder | Tarachand Barjatya |
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Sooraj Barjatya (Chairman & Managing Director) |
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Rajshri Productions is a famous Indian company. It makes and distributes movies and TV shows. The company is based in Mumbai, India. It started in 1947. Rajshri is well-known for producing many popular Hindi films. These movies often focus on family values and love stories.
Some of their most successful films include Dosti (1964), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), and Vivah (2006). They have also created popular TV shows. These include Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki and Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli.
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History of Rajshri Productions
Rajshri Productions started making films in 1947. Their very first movie was Aarti. This film was praised by critics. It was even shown at international film festivals.
After Aarti, they released Dosti in 1964. This movie did not have big stars. But it became a huge success at the box office. It also won the National Award for the Best Hindi Film of 1964. It received six Filmfare Awards too.
Successful Films and Challenges
Rajshri Productions made many more successful movies. This happened between the 1960s and 1980s. Some of these films were Chitchor and Saaransh.
By the late 1980s, the film industry faced a tough time. Many people started watching movies at home on video. Rajshri Productions was almost going to close down.
However, a musical teen romance movie saved the company. This film was Maine Pyar Kiya. It was directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. The movie became one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema history. It won six Filmfare Awards. It also launched the career of 24-year-old Salman Khan.
Continued Success with Blockbusters
After Maine Pyar Kiya, Salman Khan starred in more Rajshri blockbusters. These were Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Hum Saath Saath Hain.
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! is still one of the highest-earning films in Indian cinema. It won the National Award for the most popular film. It also won eight Filmfare Awards. These included Best Film and Best Director.
Rajshri on Television
Rajshri Productions also makes TV shows. They have produced many popular series for different channels.
- Paying Guest (1985) - Shown on Doordarshan
- Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki (2005–2011) - A long-running show on Sahara One
- Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli (2009–2012) - A popular series on Zee TV
- Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012–2014) - A hit show on STAR Plus
- Piyaa Albela (2017–2018) - A show on Zee TV
Rajshri in the Digital World
In 2006, Rajshri Productions launched its own website. It is called Rajshri.com. This website offers movies, music videos, and documentaries. You can watch or download content from their own productions and other companies.
Offices Across India
Rajshri Productions has offices in many cities across India. This helps them reach audiences everywhere. Some of these cities include Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur, and Chennai.
Awards and Recognition
Rajshri Productions has won many important awards for its films.
- National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment – Won
1975 Tapasya
1994 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! - Filmfare Best Movie Award – Won
1965 Dosti
1990 Maine Pyar Kiya
1995 Hum Aapke Hain Kaun - Filmfare Best Movie Award – Nominated
1977 Chitchor
1977 Tapasya
1979 Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
1985 Saaransh
2023 Uunchai - Zee Rishtey Award for Favourite Show (Fiction) – Won
2011 Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli
