Pradeep Kumar (producer)

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Pradeep Kumar
Born
West Champaran, Bihar
Occupation(s)Director, producer

Pradeep Kumar is an Indian television producer, known for his work in the industry.[1]. He started his career as a production manager with the TV serial Kagaar and made his debut as a producer with the StarPlus show Meri Durga in 2017.

Early life

Kumar hails from West Champaran, Bihar, where he spent his formative years. His father, Prem Kishore Prasad, and his mother, Phulbadan Devi, provided a nurturing environment for his upbringing. His grandfather, Gaya Prasad, was a highly respected figure in the village, serving as the Panchayat Pradhan for 35 years.

Kumar began his education at the local primary school in Jhakhra village and continued his studies through higher education in Bettiah.

Career

He came to Mumbai to pursue his education and embark on a career in the Navy. However, fate had other plans for him, leading him through humble beginnings where he took on various jobs to make ends meet.

His life took a significant turn when he secured a role as a production manager of Kagaar. By 2001, he made his entry into Bollywood production with Mehul Kumar Productions, working on the film ‘Kitne Door Kitne Paas, featuring the talented duo of Fardeen Khan’ and Amrita Arora.

In 2004, Pradeep Kumar began his career as an independent production head at Shakuntalam Telefilms. During his tenure, he oversaw the creation of several notable shows including Reth, Banoo Main Teri Dulhan, Na Aana Is Des Laado, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Shastri Sisters.

After leaving Shakuntalam telefilms in 2014, he co-founded Paperback Films with Ravindra Gautam. Under Paperback Films, he produced Meri Durga [2] for StarPlus, with pre-production starting in October 2015 and the pilot episode filmed in 2016. The show premiered on 26 January 2017.

In 2018, Pradeep Kumar established Shaika Films with his actress wife, Shaika Parween. Their first project, "Bamfaad," was a collaboration with Ajay Rai of Jar Pictures. The same year, they joined forces with Rajesh Ram Singh's Cockcrow Pictures to form Cockcrow & Shaika Entertainment.

Together, they produced a wide range of popular shows including Choti Sarrdaarni, Jaat Naa Puchho Prem Ki and others. They also ventured into Marathi web series with Kaale Dhande for ZEE5. Their work expanded with star plus show titled Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein which aired on StarPlus in 2020.

In November 2021, they produced Kaamnaa for SET India. In December 2021, they collaborated on Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey for StarPlus in partnership with Magic Moments Motion Pictures, Muskurane ki wajah tum Ho, Harphool Mohini for Colors TV, Aangan Apno Apno ka for Sony Sab and recently completed 300 episodes of Tose Naina Milaake for Dangal TV.

Television

Year Show Channel
2006 Banoo Main Teri Dulhann Zee TV
2009–2012 Na Aana is Des Laado Colors TV
2017–2018 Meri Durga Star Plus
2019 Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki & TV
2019–2022 Choti Sarrdaarni Colors TV
2020–present Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin StarPlus
2021–2022 Kaamnaa Sony Entertainment Television
2022 Kabhi Kabhie Ittefaq Sey StarPlus
Harphoul Mohini Colors TV
Muskuraane Ki Wajah Tum Ho
2023–2024 Teri Meri Doriyaann StarPlus
2023–present Tose Naina Milaai Ke Dangal
2023–2024 Aangan - Aapno Kaa Sony Sab
2024–present Khubsurrat Colors TV

Filmography

Year Title Designation Streaming Platform
2002 Kitne Door Kitne Paas Production Manager
2016 Badman Line producer Voot
2019 Kaale dhande Producer Zee5
2020 Bamfaad Producer Zee5

References

  1. ^ "Pradeep Kumar talks about the show and his career journey". Free Press Journal. 27 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Meri Durga Producer Pradeep Kumar Is Marking His Marks In TVs". 19 January 2017.
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