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Smita Thackeray

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Smita Thackeray
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Smita Thackeray
Native nameस्मिता ठाकरे
BornMumbai, Maharashtra, India
🏳️ NationalityIndian
💼 Occupation
📆 Years active  1997-present
👩 Spouse(s)Jaidev Thackeray (1986-2004) (Divorced)
👶 ChildrenRahul Thackeray.[1]
Aaishvary Thackeray [2]
👴 👵 Parent(s)Madhukar Chitre
Kunda Chitre
👪 RelativesBal Thackeray [3] (Father-in-Law)
Meenatai Thackeray (Mother-in-Law)

Smita Thackeray is a Social Activist and Film Producer. She is the chairperson and founder of Rahul Productions and Mukkti Foundation. Her work in Philanthropy has touched the fields of Women's Safety, HIV/AIDS awareness and Education. She ventured into Motion pictures with Haseena Maan Jaayegi [4] which was released in 1999, grossing 27 crores worldwide, after which she has gone on to work in Hindi and Marathi Film and Television Industry.

Early life

Smita Thackeray was born on 17th August [5] to a Middle-class Maharashtrian family in Mumbai. Her parents are Madhukar Chitre and Kunda Chitre. She attended Chhabildas Girl's High School, Dadar. She completed her Bachelor’s in Science (BSc), with Honors from Ruparel College, Mumbai, majoring in Botany. As a child she was trained in Classical Marathi singing.

Career

She started out at the Centuar Hotel on a small stipend, where she handled administrative and managerial tasks [6] She went on to be the Founder and Chairperson of Mukkti Foundation [7] in 1997. She is also the owner of Rahul Productions [8]. She was formerly the President of the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association[9] from 2002-2004 [10][11]. Smita Thackeray’s time in IMPPA as president was useful to the film industry in securing better policies against video piracy by starting a conversation around the ethical screening of Films and Content on television and other media post release.[12] She is also the Founder/ Ex-Managing Director of Magic Cloud [13][14].

Mukkti Foundation

Smita Thackeray established Mukkti Foundation in 1997 to raise awareness towards HIV and AIDS [15] and to eradicate the menace of Drug Abuse among the youth. These efforts soon spread towards Education, Women & Child Welfare. Mukkti organised a celebrity football match in August 1998 between film stars and The Indian cricket team the Proceeds amounting to Rs. 5 Lakhs, for the Gujarat Cyclone Relief Fund (1998). On 4th of July 1999, Mukkti Organised a tribute to the bereaved Indian soldiers of the Kargil war a sum of Rs. 50 Lakhs was donated to the Army Welfare Fund.

Between 1998 and 2008, Mukkti Foundation hosted its Annual AIDS Show to mark “World AIDS Day”, where Film Stars and other celebrities joined hands to spread the message of AIDS Awareness. A R Rahman In December of 1998 participated in the Concert and composed the song, especially for the event titled, 'Zindagi Se Pyar Karo', the song was a reflection of the theme of the AIDS awareness campaign 'Love life, prevent AIDS'[16][17]

File:Hon' PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee accepting cheque from Mrs Smita Thackeray.jpg

Mukkti Foundation conducted a celebrity cricket match on the 6th May, 2000 between the celebrities from the Indian Cricket Team and the Indian Film Industry for the drought victims of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The proceeds of this event, amounting to Rs. 41,00,000/- were donated to the ‘Prime Minister’s Relief fund’.[18]

On the 6th of May 2000, Mukkti Foundation hosted a Celebrity Cricket Match between Indian cricket team and the Indian Film Industry to aid the Drought victims in state of Rajasthan and Gujarat. The proceeds of this event, amounting to ₹ 41,00,000 had been donated to the “Prime Minister’s Relief Fund” for rehabilitation for the drought affected victims.[19].

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Ms. Smita Thackeray greeting an HIV positive individual, along with celebrity guest, Shri. Amitabh Bachchan and the host, Mr. Sonu Nigam.

In November 2000 Mukkti Foundation hosted, a 13 episode Television chat show hosted by Sonu Nigam on HIV/AIDS, it was aimed at overthrowing the social stigmas around HIV/AIDS by facilitating interactions between individuals affected by HIV and celebrity guests present on the show. In 2003 Mukkti Foundation produced three public service announcement videos[20] staring star celebrities, Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman and Akshay Kumar, to educate people against the misconceptions around AIDS.

December 2009, Smita Thackeray conceptualized and conducted an campaign Called “I Pledge”[21] – to live a HIV free life, The NGO roped in John Abraham as the brand ambassador and collected over one lakh pledges from 5 malls and 2 movie theatres across Mumbai, to finally support the cause of living an AIDS free life.

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Smita Thackeray with Sameera Reddy at a Mukkti Foundation event

In 2014, Me Mukti Marshals[22][23] were deployed in Mumbai trains at night. These were well-trained individuals aimed at supporting the police and RPF to protect the women of Mumbai travelling in local trains during odd hours. [24] Me Mukkti. and the AIMMAA together conducted an event where martial art experts trained the Mukti Marshals and 35 woman police constables in Tolpar[25], a Russian knife-fighting technique at the Naigaon Police Headquarters[26]. ATS Chief Late Himanshu Roy was present at the event; he spoke strongly for women standing up to defend themselves. The Russian Consul General was also present in this event along with Akshay Kumar who spent time with the tolpar experts led by Kirill Lyubin and practised moves with them, learning the nuances of the art.[27]

The Foundation was recognised by WHO in December 2002 in their newsletter - Window on SEAR, (The Newsletter of the South-East Asian office) which stated -

"In a few years, Mukti, has earned a reputation for doing genuine work for society and has earned much respect" [28]

Rahul Productions

Smita Thackeray founded Rahul Productions in 1997. Some of the movies produced under this label are Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Sandwich (2006) and Kaisay Kahein (2007), Society Kaam Se Gayi (2011), Hum Jo Keh Na Paaye (2005). She produced Hindi Television Shows; Khel which aired on Sony TV and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Dhoom which aired on Star Plus, Starring Pallavi Joshi. Smita Thackeray produced Marathi Motion Picture R.A.A.D.A. Rocks (2011)[29] which also launched her son Rahul Thackeray into the Film Industry. Marathi Television Shows Bhagyavidhatha, aired on Zee Marathi, Ya Sukhano Ya, aired on Zee Marathi, Vahini Saheb, aired on Zee Marathi, Kulaswamini aired on Star Prawah.

Presidency of IMPPA

Smita Thackeray in 2001 was elected as the first female president of IMPPA.[30] Video piracy was a major issue that was killing revenue of all the producers, she was Instrumental in facilitating an MOU between Film Producers and Cable Tv associations. She also made efforts in curbing financial crisis in the film industry by slashing extravagant prices for stars, no exceptions to be made in promotional video time alloted for star relatives and doing away with rating for films reviews. [31] For the first time in the history of IMPPA a star studded fundraiser was hosted by the association called Ehsaas 2002 to raise funds for the IMPPA body[32] which was in bad financial state. Old producers were joining. she was instrumental in bringing shahrukh khans red chillies entertainment in the producers guild. In 2003, Indian Producers were invited to Switzerland by The Swiss Consulate to Promote Film Making, as a sign of welcome for the Indian Cinema. The group of producers was lead by then IMPPA President Smita Thackeray.[33]

Magic Cloud

International Film Distribution done for the following movies: Ugly (2013), Fugly (2014), The Shaukeens (2014), Hate Story 2 (2014), Ragini MMS 2 (2014), Roy (2015), Baby (2015), All is Well (2015), Begum Jaan (2017), Dhyanimani (2017) (Marathi).

Awards and recognitions

  • “Ek Shaam Shaheedon Ke Naam” received wide acclaim in a letter from General VP Malik from the Army Headquarters, New Delhi in August 1999.
  • Indian Motion Picture Producers Association presented an Appreciation award at the 69th Annual General Meeting on 16th September 2008.
  • Awarded by the Film Federation of India for her Significant Contribution to the Growth of Film Industry of India on January 19, 2008.
  • LR Active Oil presented Women’s Prerna Award for immense contribution in Social Service and Politics to India Society in 2013.[34]
  • AmpleMissiion presented the Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation award in 2017 for the Best Social Activist.
  • Josh Organization of Speech and Hearing presented the award for unflinching support and encouragement to hearing impaired children.
  • Transcon Developers and the Lions Club of Mumbai presented the 18TH Lions Gold Award –Save the Girl child.
  • HEX World presented the News Makers Achievement 2010 for social contribution

Personal Life

Smita Thackeray is the daughter of Madhukar Chitre and Kunda Chitre. She has two sisters Swati and Sushma. She grew up in a middle class family in suburban Mumbai. She married Jaidev Thackeray, son of Bal Thackeray in 1986 and they got divorced in 2004, she continued to stay in her In-laws home 'Matoshree'. She has two sons Rahul Thackeray [35] her eldest and Aaishvary Thackeray her youngest. Rahul and Aishvary, graduated from American School of Bombay. Rahul went on graduate from Toronto Film School and is currently a Marathi and Hindi film writer/director [36] [37] and filmmaker. Aishvary is set to enter the film Industry soon.

Filmography

Films Produced

Hindi Motion Pictures

Hindi Television Shows

  • Red Ribbon Show (1999) Star TV
  • Khel (2000) Sony TV
  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Dhoom (2004) Star Plus[41]

Marathi Television Shows

  • Jhep(ETV Marathi)
  • Bhagyavidhatha (ETV Marathi)
  • Vahini Saheb (Zee Marathi)
  • Ya Sukhano Ya (Zee Marathi)
  • Kulaswamini (Star Prawah)
  • Khel Mandla (Me Marathi)
  • Paarijaat (Saam TV)
  • Done Kinare Doghe Apan (Star Prawah)

Marathi Motion Pictures

  • R.A.A.D.A. Rocks (2011)[42]

Films Distributed under Magic Cloud


Category:Living people Category:Film producers from Mumbai Category:Hindi film producers Category:Indian film distributors Category:Marathi film producers

External links

References

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  2. ↑ "Rahul & Aditi's engagement ceremony". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Purandare, Vaibhav (2012). Bal Thackeray & The Rise of The Shiv Sena. India: Roli Books. ISBN 9788174369581. Retrieved 16 August 2018. Search this book on
  4. ↑ "Haseena Maan Jaayegi". Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana, Darshan Kumaar and many celebs at Smita Thackeray's birthday". PINKVILLA. Archived from the original on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "From receptionist to powerful socialite, Smita Thackeray has come a long way". India Today. India Today. 30 November 1999. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Akshay Kumar supports women empowerment through Smita Thackeray's Mukti Foundation's initiative for woman constables: Bollywood Helpline". bollywoodhelpline.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  8. ↑ ""We have given 3 concepts to Sahara & Sony for which we are awaiting a reply":Rahul Productions' Smita Thackeray". Indian Television Dot Com. 5 June 2004. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "Smita Thackeray has a plan. Or three - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "Smita Thackeray elected president of Film Federation of India". India Today. 17 December 2001. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  11. ↑ "Smita Thackeray re-elected Impaa president - Times of India". The Times of India. Times of India. 22 September 2002. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
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  13. ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (23 January 2015). "Smita Thackeray acquires overseas theatrical rights of Baby, Roy & All is Well - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
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  15. ↑ Thackeray, Smita (1 December 2017). "'Let's spread the word, not the disease': Smita Thackeray's open letter for World AIDS Day". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  16. ↑ "Music Composers - A.R. Rahman". composers.weebly.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018. In December, he was invited by 'Mukti' a social service organisation to perform in a concert to promote AIDS awareness. He composed a song specially for the occasion. Titled 'Zindagi Se Pyar Karo', the song was a reflection of the theme of the AIDS awareness campaign 'Love life, prevent AIDS'. He performed the song to packed crowds of over 60,000 at the concert on the 24th of December at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai.
  17. ↑ "Actors, cricketers play football to raise fund for Kargil martyrs". India Today. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  18. ↑ "Smita Thackeray presents Cheque for Prime Ministers Releif Fund". The Indian Express. The Indian Express. 19 June 2000.
  19. ↑ "Free cancer detection camp organised at Shiv Sena Bhavan". The Times of India. 2 June 2000.
  20. ↑ Afsana Ahmed (21 February 2003). "Bollywood battles AIDS - Times of India". The Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  21. ↑ "John joins anti-AIDS movement - Times of India". The Times of India. The Time of India (Entertainment Times). 27 November 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
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  23. ↑ Murdeshwar, Sachin (August 2018). "Smita Thackeray to launch Me Mukti Marshalls". Retrieved 23 August 2018. A unique initiative by the Mukti Foundation, the Me Mukti Marshals understand your need for a companion on the local trains.
  24. ↑ "Trained women to fight offenders in local trains". Deccan Chronicle. Deccan Chronicle. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
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