Vinay Sapru

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Vinay Sapru
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NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, television host
Years active1995–present
Website www.raoandsapru.in

Vinay Sapru is an Indian feature film, ad film and corporate films director. He runs a film production company known as Rao & Sapru, with his business partner Radhika Rao. [1] Sapru directs movies and has a record of delivering different music videos. [2] [3]

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Early life

Sapru teamed up with Radhika Rao, with whom he started a production house where he produced and directed movies, ad films, movie songs and live shows. Sapru's work is inspired by fables and have a distinct Disney quality and feel to them; Lucky: No Time for Love was shot in Saint Petersburg. I Love NY in one of the five boroughs of New York City - Manhattan and Sanam Teri Kasam in the cities of Mumbai and Johannesburg. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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Vinay Sapru & Radhika Rao
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Radhika Rao, Vinay Sapru

Filmography

SongsSingerAwardYearNotes
Kinna SonaUstad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan1998Director & Producer
Gabbar MixBali BhramBhattChannel V Award - Best Director1998Director & Producer
Jhoot Bole Kauwa KateShiamak Davar1998Director & Producer
Gud Naal Ishq Mitha Malkit Singh & Bally Sagoo1999Director & Producer
Yaad Piya Ki Aane LagiFalguni PathakScreen Videocon Award - Best Director1999Director & Producer
Yaad Piya Ki aane LagiFalguni PathakZee Music Award - Best Director1999Director & Producer
Yaad Piya Ki aane LagiFalguni PathakRAPA Award - Best Director1999Director & Producer
Sach Bolta Hu Main Pankaj Udhas 1999Director & Producer
Janam Samjha Karo Asha Bhosle 1999Director & Producer
Maine Payal Hai ChankaiFalguni PathakMTV Music Video Award - Best Director1999Director & Producer
Maine Payal Hai ChankaiFalguni PathakZee Music Award - Best Director1999Director & Producer
Maine Payal Hai ChankaiFalguni PathakRAPA Award - Best Director1999Director & Producer
Parde Main Rehane DoAsha Bhosle & Biddu2000Director & Producer
Dhua Dhua Anu Malik 2000Director & Producer
Dil Kahin Hosh KahinJagjit Singh & Asha Bhosle2000Director & Producer
Meri Chunar Ud Ud JayeFalguni Pathak2000Director & Producer
Woh Chali Woh Chali Bombay Viking 2000Director & Producer
Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai TeraPankaj Udhas2001Director & Producer
Kahin Kahin Se Har ChehraLata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Jagjit Singh2001Director & Producer
Angels EyesBombay Viking2001Director & Producer
Ahista Kijiye BaatienPankaj Udhas2002Director & Producer
O Piya Falguni Pathak 2002Director & Producer
Shake It Daddy (Nahi Nahi)Dj Aqeel2002Director & Producer
JaanemanPankaj Udhas2002Director & Producer
Kaliyon Ka Chaman (Remix)Lata Mangeshkar & Bappi Lahiri 2002Director & Producer
Kaanta Laga (Remix)Lata MangeshkarMTV Music Video Award - Best Director2002Director & Producer
Chadti Jawani Ketchup Mix Lata Mangeshkar 2004Director & Producer
Tu Tu Hai WohiDj Aqeel2004Director & Producer
Hey RamJagjit Singh2012Director & Producer
Ek Bus Tu Hi NahiAbida Parveen2012Director & Producer
Dasht-E-Veeran HainGulam Ali2012Director & Producer
Jawab Jinka NahiJagjit Singh2012Director & Producer
Leja Leja Re Ustad Sultan Khan & Shreya Ghosal 2012Director & Producer
BilloUstad Sultan Khan & Sunidhi Chauhan 2012Director & Producer
Mahiya Sunidhi Chauhan 2012Director & Producer
Pehla Nasha Sunidhi Chauhan 2012Director & Producer
I Know What You Know Baby Sunidhi Chauhan 2012Director & Producer
Jaagi Hoon Main Nindiya SeSanchita2009Director & Producer
Mera Babu Chhail ChhabilaSophie Chaudhary2007Director & Producer
Leena & Chuk Chuk MixHarry Anand2009Director & Producer
Yeh Dil Sun Raha HaiSansara2007Director & Producer
Gud Naal Ishq MeethaMalkit Singh & Bally Sagoo1997Director & Producer
Tera Chehra Hai Aaina JaisaJagjit Singh2005Director & Producer
Nabi Buba NabiDaler Mehndi2001Director & Producer
Shama Jalaye RakhnaBhupinder & Mitali2001Director & Producer
RougeEh Paapi2008Director & Producer
Jaise Sooraj Ki Garmi Anup Jalota 2007Director & Producer
Shehri BabuHarry Anand2003Director & Producer
Tere Hothon Ko SalamAshok Khosla1999Director & Producer
Chaandi Jaisa RangPankaj Udhas1999Director & Producer
Oh SaahibaPankaj Udhas2000Director & Producer
Leja Re Dhvani Bhanushali2018Director & Producer
Main Teri Hoon Dhvani Bhanushali 2018Director & Producer
Vaaste Dhvani Bhanushali & Nikhil Dsouza 2019Director & Producer
Enni Soni & Crazy Habibi (songs) Guru Randhawa, Tulsi Kumar 2019Director & Producer
Wah Wai Wahh & Nikle Current (songs) Neeti Mohan, Sukh-E 2019Director & Producer
She Don't Know & Akh Lad Jaave (songs) Dhvani Bhanushali, Millind Gaba 2019Director & Producer
Mere Naina Vich & Rehne De (songs) Navraj Hans Yuvraj Hans Hansraj Hans 2019Director & Producer
Photo & Main Teri Rani (songs)Karan Sehmbi Shipra Goel2019Director & Producer
Laung Laachi & Sheesha (songs) Ranjit Bawa Harshdeep Kaur 2019Director & Producer
Chan Kittha & Mere Sohneya (songs) Akhil Sachdeva Kaur B2019Director & Producer
Baby Doll & Chittiyan Kalaiyan (songs) Meet Bros, Jonita Gandhi 2019Director & Producer
Teri Lor Nahi & Zindagi Mein Kabhi (songs)Inder Chaihal Asees Kaur 2019Director & Producer
Roi Na & Maahi Ve (songs) Kanika Kapoor Ninja 2019Director & Producer
Chahtaan & Dard(songs) Jordan Sandhu Palak Muchhal 2019Director & Producer
Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi(Song Recreated) Neha Kakkar 2019Director & Producer
Mere Anagne Mein (Song Recreated) Neha Kakkar 2020Director & Producer
Teri Aankhon Mein Neha Kakkar Darshan Rawal2020Director & Producer
Beshram Bewaffa B Praak Jaani2020Director & Producer
Nayan Ne Bandh Rakhi (Song Recreated) Dhvani Bhanushali Jubin Nautiyal 2020Director & Producer
Lut Gaye Emraan Hashmi Jubin Nautiyal 2021Director & Producer
Dil Hai Deewana Arjun Kapoor Rakul Preet Singh Darshan Raval 2021Director & Producer


Filmography / Feature Films - Actor/Director

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Vinay Sapru, Kangana Ranaut

Filmography / Feature Films /Actor/ Director

As actor

MovieYearCharacterNotes
Karan (1994 film) 1994Anil Rastogi
Andaz (1994 film) Govind, School Student
Anth Raja
Mohra Tony
Andolan 1995Ashraf, College Student
Krishna 1996Karan, Fraud Husband

Writer and Director

MovieYearNotes
Lucky: No Time for Love 2005Writer & Director
Dabangg 2010Song Director (Tere Mast Mast Do Nain)
2010Song Director (Chori Kiya Re Jiya)
Dabangg 2 2012Song Director (Dagabaaz Re)
2012Song Director (Saason Ne)
Ramaiya Vastavaiya 2012Song Director (Rang Jo Lagyo)
Jai Ho 2014Song Director (Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge)
Jai Ho 2014Song Director (Tumko To Ana Hi Tha)
Jai Ho 2014Song Director (Love You Till The End)
I Love NY (2015 film) 2015Writer & Director
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo 2015Song Director (Premleela)
Sanam Teri Kasam 2016Writer & Director
Afghan the film (2020 film)TBAWriter & Director
Junglee (2019 film) 2019Song Director (Garje Gaj Raaj Humare)
Dabangg 3 2019Song Director (Naina Lade Ke)
Dabangg 3 2019Song Director (Farebi Naina)

Ad Films

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Lut Gaye Success Party with Emraan Hashmi, Bhushan Kumar, Jubin Nautiyal, Radhika Rao & Vinay Sapru
TitleCredited as
DirectorProducer
Moser Bear Hello Happiness TVCYesYes
Moser Bear SRK Collection TVCYesYes
Moser Bear Moments TVCYesYes
Kit Kat TVCYes
Wheel Smart Shrimati TVCYesYes
Wheel Rain Dance - Dhagala Lagli TVCYesYes
Wheel Green Bar - Salman Khan & Rashmi Desai TVCYesYes
Vodafone Moments1 TVCYes
Vodafone Moments2 TVCYes
Vodafone Delight Box TVCYes
MTN - CAN DO TVCYes
Gayatri Mantra - Promo For The Revised & Remastered Released TVCYesYes
Hanuman Chalisa TVCYesYes
Sanjeevani - Woh Chali TVCYesYes
Boond Boond - Kinley TVCYesYes
Bima Gold TVCYesYes
Nesvita Milk TVCYesYes
Johnson Baby Oil TVCYesYes
Kassara Perfume TVCYesYes
Rice Master Choice Club - A Game Of Life TVCYesYes
Nestle Pure Orange Juice TVCYesYes
Sony TV TVCYesYes
Toyota TVCYesYes
MRF Tyre TVCYesYes
Nissan Ultima TVCYesYes
Roberto Coin - Beautiful Girl TVCYesYes
Roberto Coin - Stairway To Heaven TVCYesYes
Roberto Coin - Unforgettable Nat King Cole TVCYesYes
Roberto Coin - I Don't Wanna Miss You TVCYesYes
Mahamrityunjay Jaap TVCYesYes
Talwalker's Better Value Fitness TVCYesYes
Glitzkoin ICO FilmYesYes
Olefia's KumKum HealthTonic FilmYesYes

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