Age, Biography and Wiki
Who is it? | Director, Writer, Producer |
Other names | R. Balki |
Occupation | Former Group Chairman Lowe Lintas, film director, screenwriter |
Spouse(s) | Gauri Shinde (2007-present) |
Net worth: $9 Million (2024)
R. Balki, a renowned Indian filmmaker and producer, is expected to have a net worth of approximately $9 million by 2024. In addition to his directorial skills, Balki has also made a name for himself as a producer, notably producing films such as Shamitabh in 2015 and Pad Man in 2018. Balki's expertise in the industry is evident from the critical acclaim and commercial success garnered by these movies, showcasing his ability to tell compelling stories while also addressing societal issues. With his impressive net worth and continued contributions to the world of cinema, R. Balki remains a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.
Biography/Timeline
Balki has been married to Gauri Shinde since 2007. She is an Indian ad film and feature film Director.
Balki's ideas have included "Daag Achche Hain" for 'Surf Excel', "Jaago re" ads for 'Tata Tea' and the "walk when you talk" Idea Cellular advertising campaign. He has written and directed Cheeni Kum (2007), which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu. His second feature film was the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Paa, (produced by Sunil Manchanda), released on 4 December 2009, starring Amitabh, his son Abhishek Bachchan, and Vidya Balan. Shamitabh is his third Bollywood venture starring Amitabh Bachchan, Kollywood actor Dhanush and Akshara Haasan, making her debut in the film. The film released on 6 February 2015. His recent directed movie "Ki and Ka" released on 1 April 2016 starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor.
Paa received 14 nominations at the 16th Star Screen Awards and won five awards of those.