Shailendra Singh
| Shailendra Singh | |
|---|---|
 Shailendra Singh graces the Moet N Chandon bash at F bar 12.jpg Singh in 2012 | |
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | B.Com |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Film producer |
| Known for | Founder of Guestlist4Good, Sunburn Festival, Metalfest, Boss India Entertainment LLP |
| Notable work | F?@K Knows (2013), The True Story of Sunburn (2014), F?@K Knows: Dead or Alive (2018) |
| 👶 Children | DJ Shaan (son)[1] |
| 🌐 Website | Official website |
| Twitter= | |
Shailendra Singh is an Indian entrepreneur, film producer and author.[2][3] He has produced 72 films, including Makdee (2002), Phir Milenge (2004), Page 3 (2005) and Dhol (2007).[4]
He served as MD of Percept Group, a media and entertainment company.[5] In March 2017, Singh resigned from Percept and still owns 50% share in the company.[6]
He won the Best Feature Film award for Tamil film Kanchivaram at 55th National Film Awards in 2009.[7]
On May 24th, 2021, he released the song Bharat Jeetega, a COVID-19 anthem, which he produced and co-composed with Anjana Ankur Singh. It was sung by Bollywood playback singer Nakash Aziz.[8]
Early life[edit]
He hails from Uttar Pradesh and holds a B.Com degree.[9]
Career[edit]
Singh served as the joint MD of Percept Group and was associated with the company since shortly after Percept was founded in 1984 by his brother Harindra Singh.[5] In 2007, Shailendra Singh launched two music festivals – Sunburn Festival, an electronic dance music festival, and Metalfest, a metal music festival.[5]
In 2013, he authored a book, F?@K Knows, published by Rupa Publications.[10] It was ranked #1st in Hindustan Times' Nielsen top 10 lists of the Best non-fiction books chart and ranked at the #1 spot on the Crossword Bookstores top ten list.[11] His second book, True Story of Sunburn was published in November 2014.[9] Singh released his third book, F?@K Knows: Dead or Alive, a sequel to F?@k knows published by Rupa Publications in 2018.[10]
Shailendra launched Guestlist4Good, an entertainment-for good social enterprise in January 2017.[12][13]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Producer |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi | Yes |
| 2002 | Makdee | Yes |
| 2004 | Phir Milenge | Yes |
| 2005 | Page 3 | Yes |
| 2005 | Yahaan | Yes |
| 2005 | Pyaar Mein Twist | Yes |
| 2005 | Hanuman | Yes |
| 2005 | Home Delivery: Aapko... Ghar Tak | Yes |
| 2005 | Malamaal Weekly | Yes |
| 2005 | Page 3 | Yes |
| 2006 | Khan Kluay | Yes |
| 2006 | Sacred Evil | Yes |
| 2006 | Corporate | Yes |
| 2006 | Traffic Signal | Yes |
| 2007 | Return of Hanuman | Yes |
| 2007 | MP3: Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar | Yes |
| 2007 | Dhol | Yes |
| 2007 | Ramchand Pakistani | Yes |
| 2008 | Ugly Aur Pagli | Yes |
| 2008 | Firaaq | Yes |
| 2008 | Traffic Signal | Yes |
| 2008 | Ru Ba Ru | Yes |
| 2008 | Kanchivaram | Yes |
| 2008 | 8 x 10 Tasveer | Yes |
| 2009 | Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi? | Yes |
| 2009 | Jail | Yes |
| 2010 | Bumm Bumm Bole | Yes |
| 2010 | Aashayein | Yes |
| 2010 | Allah Ke Banday | Yes |
| 2012 | ?: A Question Mark | Yes |
| 2012 | Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | Yes |
| 2013 | Rush | Yes |
| 2014 | Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Yes |
| 2015 | Sabki Bajegi Band | Yes |
| 2017 | Hanuman: Da' Damdaar | Yes |
Short films[edit]
| Year | Film | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tech Sex | Producer |
| 2016 | Sexaholic | Producer, Director |
| 2016 | Psycho | Producer, Director |
| 2016 | I am not a sex machine | Producer, Director |
| 2017 | Raw Days | Director |
Bibliography[edit]
- F?@K Knows. Rupa Publications India. 2013. ISBN 978-8129123886. Search this book on
- The True Story of Sunburn. Embassy Books. 2014. ISBN 978-9383359738. Search this book on
- F?@K Knows: Dead or Aliv. Rupa Publication. 2018. ISBN 978-9353041182. Search this book on
Awards & recognition[edit]
- He was inducted to the Hall of Fame by the Golden Cursor Animation Award in 2008 for his contribution to the animation sector.[14]
- He received Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year award by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) at the India Leadership Conclave in April 2011.[15]
- He received the Best Feature Film award for Tamil film Kanchivaram at 55th National Film Awards in 2009. The award was presented by the President of India, Pratibha Patil.[7]
- In 2006, Singh was awarded 24 FPS 2006 Power Personality of the Year by 24 FPS Animation Awards.[16]
- In October 2015, Shailendra Singh was the face of Stardust, Starmaker, which talks about his successful journey in the entertainment industry.[17][18]
References[edit]
- ↑ Menon, Rajitha (November 7, 2017). "My son is so unlike me". Deccan Herald.
- ↑ "After kick-starting 23 successful startups, Shailendra Singh now wants to revolutionise entertainment industry". The Economic Times. May 28, 2018.
- ↑ Joe Philip, Susan (October 5, 2019). "In the spirit of oneness". The Hindu.
- ↑ Gupta, Priya (June 9, 2014). "Shailendra Singh turns film director with 'Gupta Clinic'". The Times of India.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Tewari, Saumya (March 22, 2017). "Shailendra Singh steps down as joint MD of Percept Group". Livemint.
- ↑ Malviya, Sagar; Laghate, Gaurav (January 22, 2018). "Cofounder Shailendra Singh files insolvency petition against Percept". The Economic Times.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "55th National Film Awards". India Today. 2007.
- ↑ ""We Are A Young Nation. Our Job Is To Inspire The Youth, Not Build Bungalows In Juhu". Shailendra Singh Talks About Life And His Latest Single With Nakash Aziz and Anjana Ankur Singh". www.flipsyde.live. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Murthy, Neeraja (November 21, 2014). "Sunburn saga in words". The Hindu.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "F?@K Knows: Dead or Alive by Shailendra Singh-Review". The Free Press Journal. January 6, 2019.
- ↑ "Shailendra Singh's debut book 'F?@K Knows' ranked #1 by Nielsen Bookscan". Exchange4media. March 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Guestlist4Good founder Shailendra Singh's 'simple' mission: Entertain, educate & empower". The Economic Times. January 18, 2017.
- ↑ Bein, Kat (January 26, 2017). "Sunburn Festival Founder Shailendra Singh Launches Guestlist-For-Good Charity Event". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017.
- ↑ Usmeet, Usmeet (March 9, 2013). "When you just don't know". Hindustan Times.
- ↑ "Percept's Shailendra Singh gets Dynamic Entrepreneur of the Year award". Bestmediainfo.com. April 25, 2011.
- ↑ "Shailendra Singh awarded 24 FPS 2006 Power Personality of the Year"" (PDF). Precept Holding. 1 (2): 2. 2006.
- ↑ "Stardust Starmaker Shailendra Singh's booklet launch a glitzy affair". Stardust. October 10, 2015.
- ↑ Sanganee, Hemant (October 8, 2015). "Stardust, FBB celebrates unveiling of the 'STARMAKER' -Shailendra Singh". Dumkhum.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Shailendra Singh on IMDb
- I want the world to come to India for Sunburn, says Shailendra Singh at News18
- "Popularity Breeds Criticism" : Sunburn's Shailendra Singh
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