Kavita K. Barjatya

Kavita K. Barjatya
Born (1977-11-12) 12 November 1977
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation Producer
director of Rajshri Productions
Years active 2003–present
Parent(s) Kamal Kumar Barjatya
Usha Kamal Kumar Barjatya
Relatives Raj Kumar Barjatya (Uncle)
Ajit Kumar Barjatya (Uncle)
Sooraj R. Barjatya (Cousin)
Rajat A. Barjatya (Cousin)

Kavita K. Barjatya is an Indian television and film producer. She is the daughter of Shri Kamal Kumar Barjatya, the present managing director of Rajshri Productions and the granddaughter of the legendary film producer Tarachand Barjatya[1] who founded the Rajshri group in 1947. Her career in the Entertainment industry in India commenced with Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon where she assisted her cousin, Sooraj R. Barjatya.[2] In 2004, up on Sooraj R. Barjatya's advice,[3] Kavita Barjatya revived the television business that Rajshri had exited from in the year 1984.[4][5] She formally launched the Rajshri Television Division and successfully managed it for over 8 years and produced shows like Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli, Do Hanson Ka Jodaa and more.[6] In 2013, Kavita Barjatya announced her foray in to film making; her debut as producer will be marked with Samrat & Co.[7] that is slated to release on 1 May 2014.[8]

Early life and education

A follower of Jainism, Kavita Barjatya was born on 12 November 1977 in Mumbai, India. She graduated with a distinction from Sydenham College[9] and has earned a postgraduate degree from NMIMS University. Kavita Barjatya is a trained vocal singer and Kathak dancer and has delivered several live stage performances; she plays various musical instruments too.

Career

Kavita Barjatya's first independent project was the TV soap Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki, a family saga, launched on Sahara One on 30 May 2005 in the 9.00 pm IST slot.[10] The show had a successful run for six years and 1400 episodes[11] and won many awards as well. Kavita's next production, Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam, was launched on 3 April 2006 on Star Plus in the 8:00 pm IST slot.[12] The story focuses on the concept of reincarnation and how everlasting love lasts.[13] In January 2008, she launched Main Teri Parchhain Hoon on NDTV Imagine; the show enjoyed a successful year's run of 212 episodes. Another show, Yahaaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli was launched on Zee TV in the 8:30 pm IST slot in November 2009. The set of Swarn Bhawan was the largest and most lavish of its time. It had a glorious 3-year run and completed nearly 700 episodes.[14] Next came Do Hanson Ka Jodaa on NDTV Imagine in the 9.30 pm IST slot.[15] In 2012, Kavita Barjatya launched two shows – Jhilmil Sitaaron Ka Aangan Hoga on Sahara One in Feb 2012 and Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara on Star Plus on 18 June 2012.

Kavita Barjatya is on the advisory board of The ITA School of Performing Arts.[16]

Personal life

Kavita Barjatya had a brief marriage that lasted for about 100 days. This was the turning point in her life and since then she has been focused on building her career.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Kavita Barjatya forays into films with Samrat And Co". Hindustan Times. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Why should I shut my show?: Kavita Barjatya". The Times of India. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Why should I shut my show?: Kavita Barjatya". The Times of India. 7 January 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Woman of Substance – Kavita Barjatya". Deccan Herald. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  5. ↑ "Celebrating success". The Hindu. 18 June 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "Kavita Barjatya forays into films with 'Samrat And Co'". Zee News. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Rajshri Productions to make Samrat And Co". Bollywood Hungama India. 6 May 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "Rajshri's Detective Saga Samrat And Co To Release". Box Office India. 27 August 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  9. ↑ "Sister's turn to turn on the shine". Deccan Herald. 24 June 2005. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  10. ↑ "Sister's turn to turn on the shine". Deccan Herald. 24 June 2005. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  11. ↑ "Rajshri Productions' "Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki" ends on a positive note". 4 February 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  12. ↑ "First Look of Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha, Ek Shyaam". Rediff Movies. 3 April 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  13. ↑ "View from the Couch on April 3". The Telegraph – Subhash K. Jha. 10 March 2006.
  14. ↑ "'Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli' to bid adieu". Sify News. 11 July 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  15. ↑ "A new family in Do Hanson Ka Joda". The Indian Express. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  16. ↑ "Advisory Board". The ITA School of Performing Arts. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
  17. ↑ "Kavita Barjatya: Big Boss of the small screen!". The Times of India. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 12 October 2013.


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