Overview
Sajid Nadiadwala is an Indian film producer and screenwriter who works primarily in Hindi cinema. He heads Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, a Mumbai-based production house founded by his grandfather. Active since the early 1990s, Nadiadwala is known for producing commercially successful Hindi films across action, comedy and romantic genres, and he made his directorial debut in 2014.
Key facts
| Name | Sajid Nadiadwala |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Film producer, screenwriter, director |
| Industry | Hindi cinema (Bollywood) |
| Production company | Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment |
| Based in | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Directorial debut | Kick (2014) |
| Family | Grandson of A. K. Nadiadwala, a pioneering Hindi film producer |
Background
Sajid Nadiadwala belongs to a family with deep roots in Hindi film production. His grandfather, Abdul Karim Nadiadwala (A. K. Nadiadwala), was an established producer in Hindi cinema from the mid-twentieth century, and the family banner has continued through subsequent generations. Sajid took charge of the family production company at a young age following the death of his father, and he relaunched the banner under the name Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.
Career
Early production work
Nadiadwala began producing Hindi films in the early 1990s. His early productions included Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) and Waqt Hamara Hai (1993). He produced Andaz (1994) and went on to back several star vehicles through the 1990s, including Jeet (1996) and Judwaa (1997), the latter directed by David Dhawan and starring Salman Khan.
2000s
In the 2000s, Nadiadwala produced a range of mainstream films, including Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), directed by David Dhawan, and the comedy ensemble Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega... (2000). He also produced Tara Rum Pum (2007) and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008), the directorial debut of Abbas Tyrewala that introduced Imran Khan as a lead actor.
2010s and directorial debut
Nadiadwala's productions in the 2010s included Anjaana Anjaani (2010), Housefull (2010) and its sequels, Heropanti (2014), which marked the debut of Tiger Shroff, and 2 States (2014), based on the Chetan Bhagat novel. In 2014, he made his directorial debut with Kick, an action film starring Salman Khan, which was among the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year.
Subsequent productions included Baaghi (2016) and its sequels, Dishoom (2016), Judwaa 2 (2017), and Chhichhore (2019), directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
2020s
The banner has continued to produce commercial Hindi films in the 2020s, including Tadap (2021), which marked the debut of Ahan Shetty, and entries in the Bachchhan Paandey and Housefull franchises.
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment is the production banner through which Sajid Nadiadwala produces films. The company is headquartered in Mumbai and has co-produced and distributed films in association with major studios in Hindi cinema. The company has also expanded into film franchises, with the Housefull, Baaghi and Kick series being among its recurring titles.
Significance
Nadiadwala is regarded as one of the more commercially consistent producers in mainstream Hindi cinema, with a portfolio that spans three decades and multiple franchises. He has been associated with launching several actors as leads, including Tiger Shroff and Ahan Shetty, and has worked repeatedly with stars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Varun Dhawan, and with directors including David Dhawan, Sajid Khan and Sabbir Khan.
Personal life
Sajid Nadiadwala's first wife, Divya Nadiadwala, died in 2008. He later married Wardha Khan. The family resides in Mumbai.