Personal details
- Birth Date: 1962-09-08
- Birth Location: Bombay, India
- Professions: Producer, Additional Crew, Actor
Ronnie Screwvala—yeah, the guy’s basically a legend in Indian cinema. Born in Bombay (back when people still called it Bombay, mind you) on September 8th, 1962, he didn’t exactly take the straight-and-narrow path. Nope, this guy started out in cable TV, hustling before “hustle culture” was a thing. He’s not just some shadowy producer hiding behind the scenes, either. You might’ve caught his name rolling in the credits of monster hits like “Chennai Express,” “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” and “Barfi!”—movies that totally smashed it at the box office and, honestly, got people talking for ages. Screwvala’s got this knack for picking stories that somehow stick with you, ones that don’t just fade into the background like elevator music. He’s a risk-taker, plain and simple. Instead of churning out paint-by-numbers flicks, he jumps into projects that feel fresh or even a bit wild. Over the years, he’s built this rep as a guy who actually cares about the nuts and bolts of storytelling, not just lining his pockets. And let’s not forget, he’s got Zarina Mehta as his partner-in-crime (well, wife, technically)—she’s a big deal in the industry too, which probably leads to some pretty interesting dinner conversations. All in all, Screwvala’s not just another Bollywood name. He’s managed to shape what Indian cinema looks like today, flipping the script, pushing boundaries, and making sure audiences never get bored. If you’ve watched Indian movies in the last decade or so, chances are he’s had a hand in blowing your mind.
Time magazine once called him “India’s Jack Warner,” and honestly, that’s no small potatoes. We're talking about a guy who didn’t just dabble in movies—he pretty much shaped the entire industry in his country. Imagine someone who’s got their hands in every part of the filmmaking process, from storyboarding to the final cut, and maybe even a bit of popcorn sales on the side (okay, maybe not that last part, but you get what I mean). His influence went way beyond just producing blockbusters; he set trends, created stars, and basically built an empire that filmmakers today still look up to. People in the business, even the big shots, would name-drop him like some kind of industry password. So, if you’re talking about legendary movie moguls, he’s not just on the list—he probably wrote the list. That “India’s Jack Warner” tag? Totally earned.
September 8, 1962
Konidela Ram Charan
Bombay, India
62 years old