Punit Balan | |
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| Born | Pune, India |
| Spouse | Janhavi R. Dhariwal (m. 2022) |
Punit Balan is an Indian film producer and owner of several sporting teams. He owns Pune Jaguars (tennis), [1] Mumbai Khiladis (kho kho) [2] and Maharashtra Ironmen (handball), [3] Kolhapur Tuskers (Cricket), [4] Bengaluru Smashers (Table Tennis), [5] Mumbai Muscle (Pro Panja). [6] Balan has also provided sponsorship money to several players. [7] [8]
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| Year | Title | Writer | Producer | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mulshi Pattern | No | Yes | [9] |
| 2020 | Bappache Gharich Visarjan Surakshit Visarjan | Yes | Yes | [10] |
| 2020 | Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari online cultural festival | No | Yes | [11] |
| 2020 | Punaragamanaya Cha | Yes | Yes | [12] |
| 2020 | Aashechi Roshnai | No | Yes | [13] |
| 2021 | Good Shot | No | Yes | [14] |
| 2021 | Aman ka Ashiyana | No | Yes | [15] |
| 2022 | Bhadrakali | No | Yes | [16] |
| 2023 | The Hindu Boy | No | Yes | [ citation needed ] |
| 2023 | Jaggu Ani Juliet | No | Yes | [17] |
| 2023 | Raanti | No | Yes | [18] |
| 2024 | 75 Years Of NDA | No | Yes | [19] |
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