Ronnie Screwvala Age, Wiki and Bio

Ronnie Screwvala

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Philanthropist, Producer, Author
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/09/1956
Age68 years
BirthplaceBombay, Maharashtra (now Mumbai)

Bio/Wiki

Full nameRohinton Soli Screwvala
Nickname(s)Ronnie Screwvala
Famous forPioneering Cable TV in India

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai
College/UniversitySydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational QualificationGraduation

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
HometownMumbai
AddressBreach Candy, South Mumbai, Maharashtra
Religion/Religious ViewsZoroastrianism
CasteParsee
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Watching Movies
  • Storytelling
ControversyControversial Tweet on Multiplexes

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
First Wife
NameManjula Nanavati
Relationshipdivorced
DaughterTrishya Screwvala
Second Wife
NameZarina Mehta
Roleco-founder of UTV and co-trustee of The Swades Foundation
Parents
FatherName Not Known (worked as an executive at the British firm J L Morrison and Smith)
MotherName Not Known
Other Relatives
Suhail Chandhokson in-law; actor, TV presenter, and commentator

Career

Awards & Achievements
  • Named on Esquire’s List of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century
  • Ranked 78 among the 100 most influential people in the world on the Time 100 (compiled by Time Magazine, 2009)
  • Listed amongst 25 Asia’s Most Powerful by Fortune Magazine
  • Titled the Jack Warner of India by Newsweek
  • Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Non-English Film – Rang De Basanti
  • Won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at National Film Awards (2007) for Rang De Basanti
  • Won Best Film by Filmfare Awards (2007) and IIFA Awards (2007) for Rang De Basanti
  • Won Best Film by Filmfare Awards (2009) and IIFA Awards (2009) for Jodha Akbar
  • Won Best Film by Filmfare Awards (2013) and IIFA Awards (2013) for Barfi!

Some Lesser Known Facts

An Indian businessman and TV & film producer, he is the founder of UTV.
After graduating, he initiated a theatre company.
He introduced home shopping in India through Tele-Shopping Network (TSN).
He is the founder of United Studios, UTV group, and Unilazer Ventures.
He established the NGO Swades Foundation to create livelihood opportunities in India.
He founded the Indian film production company RSVP Movies.
Known for authoring several books and articles.
He co-founded the e-sports company 'U Sports' and online education platform upGrad.
An enthusiastic animal lover, he has pet dogs named Sprite and Skye.