Vinod Bhanushali
{{short description|Indian film and music producer}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Vinod Bhanushali
| image = Vinod-bhanushali.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|01|15|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| occupation = {{hlist|Film producer}}
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| spouse = {{Marriage|Rinku Bhanushali|29 December 1996}}
| children = Dhvani Bhanushali (daughter)
Diya Bhanushali (daughter)
| father = Pradhan Bhanushali
| mother = Jamna Ben Bhanushali
| relatives =
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Vinod Bhanushali (born 15 January 1973) is an Indian film producer and entrepreneur from Mumbai, Maharashtra, known for films like Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai {{cite web|title=Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai producer Vinod Bhanushali reacts on Manoj Bajpayee starrer breaking records on ZEE5: "Audience prefers to watch a good and compelling story"|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sirf-ek-bandaa-kaafi-hai-producer-vinod-bhanushali-reacts-manoj-bajpayee-starrer-breaking-records-zee5-audience-prefers-watch-good-compelling-story/|date=25 May 2023|work=Bollywood Hungama}}{{cite news|title=Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai makers on why they didn't use Asaram Bapu's name, react to getting legal notice|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-sirf-ek-bandaa-kaafi-hai-makers-on-why-they-didn-t-use-asaram-bapu-s-name-manoj-bajpayee-pc-solanki-bandaa-3044048|date=23 May 2023|work=DNA India}} and Janhit Mein Jaari.{{cite web|title=Nushrratt Bharuccha’s Latest Promo From Janhit Mein Jaari Will Make You Laugh Out Loud|url=https://www.missmalini.com/2022/05/27/video-nushrratt-bharucchas-latest-promo-from-janhit-mein-jaari-will-make-you-laugh-out-loud|date=27 May 2022|website=missmalini.com}}{{cite news|title=Nushrratt, Anud join 6,000 women for Ghoomar performance during 'Janhit Mein Jaari' promotion|url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/nushrratt-anud-join-6000-women-for-ghoomar-performance-during-janhit-mein-jaari-promotion/81833855.html|date=30 May 2022|work=Ahmedabad Mirror}}{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/watch/nushrratt-bharucchas-janhit-mein-jaari-role-could-be-her-best-yet/cid/1863994|title=Nushrratt Bharuccha’s next role could be her best yet|date=9 May 2022|work=Telegraph India}} Vinod is also the founder of Bhanushali Studios Limited {{cite news|title=Manoj Bajpayee soon to play lead in Vinod Bhanushali & Zee Studios produced courtroom drama|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/manoj-bajpayee-soon-to-play-lead-in-vinod-bhanushali-zee-studios-produced-courtroom-drama-1503119300.html|date=9 October 2022|work=The Statesman}}{{cite web|title=Vinod Bhanushali To Produce A Biopic On Sher Singh Rana's Life|url=https://www.missmalini.com/2021/10/29/vinod-bhanushali-to-produce-a-biopic-on-sher-singh-ranas-life|date=29 October 2021|website=missmalini.com}} and Hitz Music.{{cite news|title=Income Tax Raids On Former T-Series Producer Vinod Bhanushali, Other Production Houses|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/income-tax-raids-at-t-series-producer-vinod-bhanushali-other-production-houses-article-99622120|date=20 April 2023|work=Times Now News}}{{cite web|title=Vinod Bhanushali launches 'Hitz Music'|url=https://urbanasian.com/featured/2022/03/vinod-bhanushali-launches-hitz-music/|date=2 March 2022|website=urbanasian.com}}{{cite news|title=Here's why Bhanushali Studio Limited proves to be one of the most unique & eminent production studios of Indian cinema|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/heres-why-bhanushali-studio-limited-proves-to-be-one-of-the-most-unique-eminent-production-studios-of-indian-cinema-12638062.html|date=23 May 2023|work=firstpost.com}}{{cite news|title='Aashiqui 2' Helmer Mohit Suri To Bring Forth Action-Musical Film|url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/aashiqui-2-helmer-mohit-suri-to-bring-forth-action-musical-film/81828347.html|date=12 April 2022|work=Ahmedabad Mirror}}
Bhanushali was the president of Global Marketing and Media Publishing for T-Series, a music record label and film production company.{{cite news|title=Vinod Bhanushali On Music At T-Series: Aim Is To Not Only Entertain But Give Platform To Powerful Talent|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/vinod-bhanushali-on-music-at-t-series-aim-is-to-not-only-entertain-but-give-platform-to-powerful-talent-4209475/|date=13 November 2020|website=india.com}}{{cite news|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-cinemas-to-open-on-october-15-but-wait-for-bollywood-biggies-will-continue-136395|title=Cinemas to open on October 15, but wait for Bollywood biggies will continue|date=3 October 2020|work=Zee Business}}
Personal life
Vinod Bhanushali was born on 15 January 1973 in Mumbai to Pradhan Bhanushali and Jamna Ben Bhanushali.{{cite news|title=Producer Vinod Bhanushali bereaved, his mother's prayer meet to be held today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/producer-vinod-bhanushali-bereaved-his-mothers-prayer-meet-to-be-held-today/articleshow/94959471.cms|date=19 October 2022|work=Times of India}} He completed his graduation with a bachelor's degree in commerce from K J Somaiya College.{{cite web|url=https://thesportsgrail.com/vinod-bhanushali-net-worth-biography-age-family-wife-daughter-movies/|title=Who is Vinod Bhanushali?|website=thesportsgrail.com}} Vinod Bhanushali married Rinku Bhanushali on 29 December 1996. Vinod has two daughters named Dhvani Bhanushali and Diya Bhanushali.{{cite news|title="Have Seen The Entire Music Industry Grow," Says Vinod Bhanushali|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/have-seen-the-entire-music-industry-grow-says-vinod-bhanushali-2294281|date=12 September 2020|work=NDTV}}
=T-Series=
In 1994, Bhanushali was hired by Gulshan Kumar, the founder of T-series. Vinod has led the marketing for over 1000 films {{cite web|title=27 सालों के महत्वपूर्व कार्यकाल के बाद विनोद भानुशाली ने टी-सीरीज के अध्यक्ष पद से दिया इस्तीफा, अब शुरू करेंगे अपनी नई कंपनी|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/entertainment/bollywood/news/vinod-bhanushali-resigns-from-the-post-of-t-series-chairman-after-a-crucial-tenure-of-27-years-will-now-start-his-new-company-128781869.html|website=bhaskar.com}}{{cite news|title=Vinod Bhanushali Resigns From T-Series After 27 Years, Here's Why!|url=https://lehren.com/entertainment/bollywood/vinod-bhanushali-resigns-from-t-series-after-27-years-heres-why/91308/|date=5 August 2021|website=lehren.com}} and played a vital role in making T-Series India's largest music company before he resigned after 27 years. {{cite news|title=Vinod Bhanushali resigns from T-Series after 27 years; thanks Bhushan Kumar for support|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vinod-bhanushali-resigns-from-t-series-after-27-years-thanks-bhushan-kumar-for-support/articleshow/85006963.cms|date=3 August 2021|work=The Times of India}}
At T-Series, Bhanushali marketed music for films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Dil Chahta Hai, Dabangg, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Tanu Weds Manu, and Cocktail.{{cite news|title="Have Seen The Entire Music Industry Grow," Says Vinod Bhanushali|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/have-seen-the-entire-music-industry-grow-says-vinod-bhanushali-2294281#:~:text=Working%20on%20music%20marketing%20for,been%20a%20part%20of%20trying%2C|date=12 September 2020|work=NDTV}} He also turned co-producer for films like Kabir Singh, Batla House, Saaho, Thappad and Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior.{{cite news|title=Vinod Bhanushali Resigns From T-Series After 27 Years, Here’s Why!|url=https://lehren.com/entertainment/bollywood/vinod-bhanushali-resigns-from-t-series-after-27-years-heres-why/91308/|date=5 August 2021|work=lehren.com}}{{cite news|title=Vinod Bhanushali to announce a new big-budget film soon!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vinod-bhanushali-to-announce-a-new-big-budget-film-soon/articleshow/86068683.cms|date=9 September 2021|work=The Times of India}}
=Bhanushali Studios Limited=
Bhanushali launched his own production company in September 2021{{cite web|title=Vinod Bhanushali Launches His Production House Bhanushali Studios Ltd; Unveils Logo|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2021/vinod-bhanushali-launches-his-production-house-bhanushali-studios-ltd-unveils-logo-320657.html|date=9 September 2021|website=filmibeat.com}} by announcing his first film, Sab Moh Maaya Hai, starring Sharman Joshi and Annu Kapoor.{{cite news|title=Vinod Bhanushali's Sab Moh Maaya Hai Signs Sharman Joshi, Annu Kapoor In Lead|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/vinod-bhanushalis-sab-moh-maaya-hai-signs-sharman-joshi-annu-kapoor-in-lead|date=11 September 2021|work=ZEE5}}
His first theatrical release was Janhit Mein Jaari, with Raaj Shaandilyaa directed by Jai Basantu Singh featuring Nushrratt Bharuccha which was also released on the OTT platform Zee5.{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/watch/nushrratt-bharucchas-janhit-mein-jaari-role-could-be-her-best-yet/cid/1863994|title=Nushrratt Bharuccha’s next role could be her best yet|date=9 May 2022|work=Telegraph India}}
Vinod's next release was Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai led by Manoj Bajpayee and directed by Apoorv Singh Karki released in 2023.{{cite web|title=Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai producer Vinod Bhanushali reacts on Manoj Bajpayee starrer breaking records on ZEE5: "Audience prefers to watch a good and compelling story"|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sirf-ek-bandaa-kaafi-hai-producer-vinod-bhanushali-reacts-manoj-bajpayee-starrer-breaking-records-zee5-audience-prefers-watch-good-compelling-story/|date=25 May 2023|work=Bollywood Hungama}}
Vinod Bhanushali's production house has started working on their upcoming films Main Atal Hoon,{{cite news|title=Pankaj Tripathi concludes filming for 'Main Atal Hoon'|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pankaj-tripathi-concludes-filming-for-main-atal-hoon/article67083678.ece|date=15 July 2023|work=The Hindu}} Bhaiyya Ji {{cite news|title=Manoj Bajpayee's Next Project Is Titled Bhaiyaaji. Details Here|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/manoj-bajpayee-to-star-in-and-produce-action-drama-film-bhaiyaaji-4292062|date=12 August 2023|work=NDTV}}{{cite news|title=Manoj Bajpayee's 'Bhaiyaaji' is set to seek revenge|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/manoj-bajpayees-bhaiyaaji-is-set-to-seek-revenge-534488|date=12 August 2023|work=Tribune India}} and Love Ki Arrange Marriage.{{cite news|title=Sunny Singh, Avneet Kaur to star in fam-comedy 'Luv Ki Arrange Marriage'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sunny-singh-avneet-kaur-to-star-in-fam-comedy-luv-ki-arrange-marriage/articleshow/99061960.cms?from=mdr|date=28 March 2023|work=The Times of India}}
=Hitz Music=
In 2022, Bhanushali also launched his music label, HITZ Music. The label's first release is Yuvan Shankar Raja and Dhvani Bhanushali's first collaboration – Candy.{{cite news|title=Producer Vinod Bhanushali launches music label Hitz Music|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2022/mar/01/producer-vinod-bhanushali-launches-music-label-hitz-music-30008.html|date=1 March 2022|website=cinemaexpress.com}}{{cite news|title=Vinod Bhanushali launches 'Hitz Music' - Marking a new milestone for the Indian Music Industry|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/bollywood/vinod-bhanushali-launches-hitz-music-marking-a-new-milestone-for-the-indian-music-industry|date=1 March 2022|work=Free Press Journal}}
Filmography
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References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=nm2310409|name=Vinod Bhanushali}}
- {{Bollywood Hungama person|vinod-bhanushali}}
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