Nina Lath Gupta
Nina Lath Gupta | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Other names | Nina Lath |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Film Bazaar |
Nina Lath Gupta also known as Nina Lath is an Indian film producer and former civil servant known for her contributions to the Indian film industry, particularly through the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). [1]Her contributions in cinema have been acknowledged through various media streams in India and abroad.[2]
Career
[edit]Gupta began her career as a civil servant in the Indian Revenue Service.[3] She was the managing director of NDFC from 2006 to 2018. Her contract with NDFC was terminated in 2018 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting of India on account of alleged mismanagement and non-compliance with government protocols.[4][5][6] The dismissal was later overturned by Dehli Hight Court in 2023. The decision of the Delhi High Court was upheld by the Supreme Court of India in 2024.[7][8][9]
Film Bazaar
[edit]She launched Film Bazaar in 2007 during her time at NDFC, an initiative to connect filmmakers with buyers and sellers of movie rights and create international collaborations for Indian cinema.[3] This initiative has launched a number of films under its banner such as as Lunch Box, Margarita With A Straw, Chauthi Koot, Qissa, Ship of Theseus, Titli, Court, Anhe Ghode Da Daan, Miss Lovely, Dum Lagake Haisha, Liar's Dice. and Thithi.[10]
Cinemas of India
[edit]Cinemas of India was launched in 2012 by Gupta, a distribution brand to release the restored versions of classic NFDC films for the contemporary audience.[11]
Cinevesture
[edit]After her tenure at NFDC, Gupta founded Cinevesture, a platform designed to connect creators and investors in the film industry.[12][13]
Filmography
[edit]Nina Lath Gupta has produced and co-produced a number of acclaimed films which include:
- Manjhi: The Mountain Man (2015)
- Island City (2015)
- Chauranga (2014)
- Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost (2013)
- The Lunchbox (2013)
References
[edit]- ^ "Nina Lath Gupta: Scripting Success". Forbes India. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Staff, T. H. R. (2012-12-06). "International Power Women: The 12 Execs Making Waves Worldwide". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-10-27.
- ^ a b "Nina Lath Gupta gave a new lease of life to National Film Development Corporation". Business Today. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2018-03-02). "Nina Lath Gupta Sacked as India's NFDC Chief (Report)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Dutta, Amrita Nayak (2018-03-14). "NFDC chief's sacking shocks film industry, officials say internal audit sealed her fate". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "I&B fires NFDC managing director Nina Lath Gupta". The Indian Express. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Arunima (2023-05-06). "[Tenure Employment] Actions of the Union speak volumes about illegality of the NFDC Chief termination order; Delhi High Court quashes the order". SCC Times. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ "Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 16902/2024" (PDF).
- ^ "REVIEW PETITION (C) NO. 1822/2024 IN SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION (C) NO. 16902/2024" (PDF).
- ^ Jhunjhunwala, Udita (2015-11-20). "Why NFDC's Film Bazaar is the one market you need to keep your eyes on". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Kohli-Khandekar, Vanita (14 May 2014). "NFDC writes a new script for Indian cinema". Business Standard.
- ^ "CIFF and the business of cinema". The Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2024-02-05). "Jerome Paillard, Rana Daggubati, Nicole Guillemet Set as Advisors for Pilot Edition of India's Producer Focused Cinevesture Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-14.