Gujarati Sahitya Parishad is a literary organisation for the promotion of Gujarati literature located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was founded by Ranjitram Mehta with the aim of creating literature appealing to all classes of society and cultivating a literary sense among the people. Many prominent people including Mahatma Gandhi and Kanaiyalal Munshi have presided over the organisation. Its headquarters, located on Ashram Road, is known as Govardhan Bhavan. It has a conference hall and library.
The Gujarati people, or Gujaratis, are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group who reside in or can trace their ancestry or heritage to a region of the Indian subcontinent primarily centered in the present-day western Indian state of Gujarat. They primarily speak Gujarati, an Indo-Aryan language. While Gujaratis mainly inhabit Gujarat, they have a diaspora worldwide. Gujaratis in India and the diaspora are prominent entrepreneurs and industrialists and maintain high social capital. Many notable independence activists were Gujarati, including Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel.
Bey Yaar is a 2014 Indian Gujarati-language coming-of-age film directed by Abhishek Jain. The film is about friendship and focuses on two childhood friends. The film stars Manoj Joshi, Darshan Jariwala, Divyang Thakkar, Pratik Gandhi, Amit Mistry, Samvedna Suwalka. The film was released on 29 August 2014. It received positive reviews and became a box-office success. It completed 50 weeks in theatres. The film was screened at the New York Indian Film Festival, becoming the first ever Gujarati film hosted by the festival.
Dhwani Gautam is a filmmaker, director and writer known for
Romance Complicated
Hoon Tari Heer He is the one who predominantly works in the Gujarati Film Industry and Bollywood.
Malhar Thakar is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry and theatre.
Baap Re Baap is a 2019 Gujarati comedy thriller film directed by Sagar Kalaria, produced by Parth Banugaria and Sachin Rathod under the banner of Patang films in association with Fikar Not Films. The film starring Rajeev Mehta in the title role along with Tej Joshi, highlights a father and son relationship. The film was released in India on 18 January 2019.
Krishnadev Yagnik, is an Indian film director and screenwriter, known for his works primarily in Gujarati cinema. He is known for directing films such as Chhello Divas (2015), Karsandas Pay & Use (2017), and Shu Thayu? (2018). Shu Thayu? and Chhello Divas are the 3rd and 4th Highest-grossing Gujarati films respectively. He has also directed the Hindi remake of his film Chhello Divas titled Days of Tafree in 2016.
Hellaro is a 2019 Indian Gujarati period drama film co-written and directed by Abhishek Shah and produced by Ashish Patel, Nirav Patel, Aayush Patel, Prateek Gupta, Mit Jani and Abhishek Shah under the banner of Saarthi Productions and Harfanmaula films. The film having ensemble cast of Jayesh More, Shraddha Dangar, Brinda Trivedi Nayak, Shachi Joshi, Niilam Paanchal, Tejal Panchasara and Kausambi Bhatt, marks the directorial debut of Abhishek Shah. The film revolves around a group of women living in the Rann of Kutch in the 1970s.
Yash Soni is an Indian theater and film actor who primarily works in Gujarati cinema. He debuted with hit comedy Chhello Divas (2015). He later starred in films like Days of Tafree (2016), Shu Thayu? (2018). He then starred in Chaal Jeevi Laiye! (2019) alongside Siddharth Randeria, which became the highest grossing Gujarati film.
Deeksha Joshi is an Indian actress from Gujarat who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry. She made her acting debut in 2017 with the film Shubh Aarambh, followed by Karsandas Pay & Use (2017), Sharato Lagu (2018), Dhunki (2019).
Mara Pappa Superhero is a 2021 Indian Gujarati-language film directed by Darshan Ashwin Trivedi. Written by Raam Mori, the film stars Abhinay Banker, Shraddha Dangar, Revanta Sarabhai and Bhushan Bhatt in lead roles. The film also stars Bhavya Sirohi, Bharat Thakkar, Priyanka Raja, and Janushi Oza in supporting role. The plot follows the relationship of daughter with her parents. Produced under Saiffron Entertainment, Mara Pappa Superhero is the second film of Trivedi after Mrugtrushna.
Raunaq Kamdar is an Indian actor known for his work in Gujarati cinema and Gujarati theatre.
Gajab Thai Gayo! is a 2022 Indian Gujarati-language science fiction comedy children's film written and directed by Neeraj Joshi. The film stars Malhar Thakar, Pooja Jhaveri and Ujjwal Chopra in lead roles.
Darshan Ashwin Trivedi is an Indian film director and academician best known for his contribution for Gujarati cinema. He is known for his movies Mrugtrushna, Mara Pappa Superhero, Lakiro and Keri. He is Adjunct faculty at MICA.
Hoon Tari Heer is a 2022 Gujarati-language film, directed by Dhwani Gautam starring Puja Joshi, Bharat Chawda, Ojas Rawal and others produced by Sameer Upadhyay, Disha Upadhyay and Dr Jayesh Pavra and distributed by Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
Medal is a 2022 Gujarati film directed by Dhaval Jitesh Shukal. It stars Jayesh More, Kinjal Rajpriya, Maulik Nayak, Hemang Dave, Chetan Daiya, and others.The film was written by Vaishak Ratanben, edited by Rraja Sanjay Chokshi, produced by Dhruvin Dakshesh Shah, and distributed by Rupam Entertainment.
Aum Mangalam Singlem is a 2022 Gujarati romantic comedy film directed by Saandeep Patel. It stars Malhar Thakar, Aarohi Patel, Tatsat Munshi, Bhamini Oza Gandhi, Darshan Jariwala and Nisarg Trivedi in lead roles.
Abhishek Shah is an Indian filmmaker, writer, director and producer known from his work in Gujarati films and theatre. His movies and plays revolve around significant social issues.
Gandhi & Co. is 2023 Gujarati-language children's film written and directed by Manish Saini. It is produced by Mahesh Danannavar and stars Reyaan Shah, Hiranya Zinzuwadia and Darshan Jariwala in lead roles.
