W. Hansraj Saxena
W.Hansraj Saxena | |
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 W Hansraj Saxena during Enthiran Audio launch | |
| Born | Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Loyola College |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, Former Deputy Managing Director of Sun Pictures |
| Years active | 1993 –present |
| Known for | Management of Media and Entertainment |
W. Hansraj Saxena is the CEO of the News J Channel.[1] He is the former Deputy Managing Director of Sun Pictures, an Indian film distribution and production company, subsidiary of Sun Group and a division of Sun TV Network.
Early life
[edit]Hansraj Saxena holds a bachelor's degree in physics from Loyola College, Chennai. When he joined Sun Group, he was employed as a manager of Kungumam magazine.
Sun TV Network
[edit]He joined worked in Sun TV Network and their flagship channel, Sun TV. His responsibilities include the production of all in-house programming, overall channel development, brand positioning, promotional activities, content management, market and competitor research and strategic planning. He also became a key person and Deputy Managing Director of Sun Pictures and was responsible for acquiring film distribution rights.[2]
Sun Pictures
[edit]He headed Sun Pictures is a film distribution and production studio unit of Chennai based Sun Network owned by Kalanidhi Maran started producing the TV film and distributing low-budget Tamil-language films, Kadhalil Vizhunthen being the first. Later, it went on to become one of the most powerful production, distribution houses in Tamil Cinema.
Sax Pictures
[edit]He started his own film production banner Sax Pictures in 2012 after quitting Sun Tv.[3]
News J
[edit]In 2018, He became the CEO of the newly launched News J Channel.[1]
Filmography
[edit]He Handled the following projects in Sun Pictures.
Produced by Sun Pictures
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Enthiran | Shankar | Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Danny Denzongpa | Won, Edison Award for Best Film Won, Vijay Award for Favourite Film Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Film - Tamil |
Distributed by Sun Pictures
[edit]Sax Pictures
[edit]Hansraj Saxena was back to the industry with his new banner Sax Pictures. He is Producing and distributing Movies with his new banner.
Distribution
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chaarulatha | Ponkumaran | Priyamani, Skanda |
Production
[edit]| Year | Film | Director | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shivani | Sai Gokul | Chandru, Kavya Shetty |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jesudasan, Dennis S. (12 September 2018). "'News J won't be a party mouthpiece'". the hindu. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Markets data - stock market, bond, equity, commodity prices - FT.com". markets.ft.com.
- ^ Vijayakumar, Sanjay; Kandavel, Sangeetha (6 October 2012). "Will Hansraj Saxena's Sax Pictures' be a success". The Economic Times.