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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 November 1950), is an Indian film producer and celebrity manager. [2] He is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the father of Mona Thiba.
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Babubhai Thiba was born in Rajkot, Gujarat to a financially humble family.
He completed his Master of Arts and diploma in Journalism and Mass Media Communication from Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Thiba came to Mumbai in 1972. [3] He has produced movies such as Dilwale Kabhi Na Hare [4] [ failed verification ] and Dil Lagake Dekho.
In a career spanning over three decades, Thiba has worked in Gujarati cinema and has produced movies such as Paraki Thapan, Pankhi No Malo and Pooja Na Phool.[ citation needed ]
He also produced a TV serial, Mr Dhansukh, which featured Kader Khan [5] in a lead role and was aired on Doordarshan. [6]
Babubhai is the chairman of the Television Division and the treasurer of the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA). [7] [8] [9] He is the National General Secretary of Shree Bhartiya Janta TV & Cine Kaamgar Sangh. [10]
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