Babubhai Thiba | |
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| Born | Babubhai Animesh Thiba 14 November 1950 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, Celebrity manager |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Spouse | Rashida Thiba |
| Children | Sameer Thiba (son) Mona Thiba (daughter) |
| Parent(s) | Animesh Thiba Hasuben Thiba |
Babubhai Thiba [1] (born 14 Nov 1950), is an Indian film producer, consultant and a Celebrity Manager [2] and is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the father of Mona Thiba, a well-known Gujarati cinema actress.
Babubhai Thiba was born in Rajkot, Gujarat to a financially humble family and later he completed his Master of Arts and diploma in Journalism and Mass Media Communication from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Babubhai Thiba came to Mumbai in 1972 [3] and started his career as a celebrity manager, but later he was known in the entertainment industry mainly-as a producer, as consultant and a manager. Thiba has been a producer for many films, TV shows and ad films. He has produced movies such as Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare, [4] and Dil Lagake Dekho. In a career span of over 3 decades, Mr. Thiba has also established a network in the Gujarati cinema and has produced movies such as Paraki Thapan, Pankhi No Malo and Pooja Na Phool. Babubhai Thiba has also produced TV serials such as MR.Dhansukh which featured Kader Khan [5] in a lead role and was aired on Doordarshan. [6] He has also produced TV shows such as Haal Kaisa Hai Janab Ka, [7] Bachelor, and Badalte Rishtey.
Babubhai is the Chairman of Television Division and the Treasurer of Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) [8] [9] and National General Secretary of Shree Bhartiya Janta TV & Cine Kaamgar Sangh. [10]
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