His father purchased Priya Cinema in Vasant Vihar, Delhi in 1978. |
He enjoyed spending his childhood at the cinema, watching movies with his cousins all day long. |
He married his high school sweetheart, Selena, in 1990, and they had two daughters and one son. |
He renovated Priya Cinema with a new projector, Dolby sound system, carpets, comfortable seats, and better air conditioning, exclusively showing Hollywood films. |
The revamped cinema opened in 1991 and became a huge success. |
In 1992, he faced a significant setback when his father passed away, and in 1994, his transport company suffered losses due to a fire. |
In late 1995, he partnered with Village Road Show (VRS) to establish Priya Village Roadshow (PVR) and opened the first multiplex in India, PVR Anupam. |
After 9/11 in 2001, his Australian partners intended to leave India, but he remained dedicated to expanding his brand. |
He conducted an IPO in January 2006, raising ₹125 Crore for further expansion. |
He produced notable films like “Taare Zameen Par” in 2007 and “Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na” in 2008. |
At CineAsia 2017, he received the "Asian Exhibitor of the Year" award. |
His involvement with offshore companies was revealed in the Panama Papers on 20 June 2018. |
In August 2018, PVR acquired 71.69% stakes in SPI Cinemas for around ₹850 Crore to expand PVR screens across India. |