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Anil Thadani

movie Film Distributor, Businessman cake 3 October 1968 (Thursday) (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
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Height

5' 9" (175 cm)

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Age

55

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Indian

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 3 October 1968 (Thursday)
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: of Bollywood actress
Children: Son- Ranbir Thadani (b. 2007) Daughter- Rasha Thadani (b. 2005), Pooja (Adopted by Raveena Tandon before marriage), Chhaya (Adopted by Raveena Tandon before marriage) Note: He had two sons from his first wife Natasha

Lifestyle

Religion: Hinduism

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Anil Thadani

  • Anil Thadani grew up in Mumbai in a joint family at Blue Heaven Society in Mumbai.
  • In 1993, Anil founded AA Films, one of India’s largest single-owner non-studio film distribution companies in Mumbai. His company mainly distributes Hindi films and Hindi-dubbed films in North India.
  • The first film that he distributed under his banner was Yeh Dillagi (1994).
  • Anil’s company is associated with many prominent film producers like Karan Johar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Mukesh Bhatt and Bhushan Kumar.

    Anil Thadani with Karan Johar
    Anil Thadani with Karan Johar
  • Under his banner, he has distributed many popular Bollywood films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Stumped (2003), Agneepath (2012), Aashiqui 2 (2013), Ek Villain (2014), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Raazi (2018), Gully Boy (2019), and Animal (2023).

    Anil Thadani after attending the special screening of Ek Villain Returns
    Anil Thadani after attending the special screening of Ek Villain Returns
  • In 2016, Anil’s company entered into a joint venture with Cineestan Film Company, which was named Cineestan AA Distributors. Anil Thadani was appointed as the Director and CEO of the company.
  • The first film that was distributed by Anil’s joint venture was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra‘s Mirzya (2016).
  • In 2017, Anil’s company AA Films and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions distributed the Hindi version of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, the first Indian film that grossed over 1000 crore worldwide.
  • As per some reports, Anil Thadani’s firm spent around Rs. 400 crores to secure the theatrical rights of Pushpa: The Rule (2024), Game Changer (2024), Kalki 2898 AD (2024), and Devara Part 1 (2024).
  • Anil Thadani is a director at Bhagwanti Tex-Overseas Private Limited and Bhagwanti Exports Private Limited (as of 2024).

    Anil Thadani sitting in his office
    Anil Thadani sitting in his office
  • Anil’s family has been involved in the film distribution business for a long time. In an interview, while sharing why he chose to become a film distributor, Anil said,

    My family was into the distribution business for a long time. I learnt the ropes of the business by serving the family business. A point came where I wanted to do something on my own.”

  • Anil met Raveena for the first time during the shooting of the film Stumped (2003). At that time, Anil was going through a rough phase in his marriage. Soon, he divorced his first wife Natasha.
  • During the shooting of the film Anil became friends with Raveena and after a while, they began dating. After dating for around six months, the two entered into a wedlock on 22 February 2024.

    An old picture of Anil Thadani with Raveena Tandon
    An old picture of Anil Thadani with Raveena Tandon
  • Once, during a new year’s party hosted by film director Ritesh Sidhwani, Anil’s wife Raveena Tandon entered into an ugly fight with his ex-wife Natasha Sippy. Apparently, Raveena was unhappy with Natasha trying to get close to Anil at the party and ended up throwing a glass of grape juice at Natasha.

    Raveena Tandon and Natasha Sippy at a party
    Raveena Tandon and Natasha Sippy at a party

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