Farhan Akhtar to Nikkhil Advani: Producers Who’re Bringing a New Wave of Hindi Cinema

There are producers who back films, and there are producers who change the game by bringing life to impactful films. Be it action dramas, thrillers or slice of life films, these filmmakers are offering an entirely new lens towards Hindi cinema. Not only are they soaring past conventionalities, but they are also seasoning Bollywood with new flavours. Take a look:

Nikkhil Advani: Nikkhil Advani is tapping into a different genre altogether. From films like Airlift, Lucknow Central, Satyameva Jayate, Bazaar, Bell Bottom to Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway, the filmmaker is lending his producer’s touch to creations that are intense, layered and carry depth in today’s volatility.

Riteish Deshmukh: Riteish Deshmukh is changing the game one film at a time through his production banner, Mumbai Film Company, alongside Genelia Deshmukh. From Lai Bhaari, Ved and the latest big screen phenomenon, Raja Shivaji, Riteish Deshmukh is tapping into cinematic impact that brings together entertainment and meaning.

Saqib Saleem: Saqib Saleem has previously won hearts of the audience by being in front of the camera with films like Dil Juunglee, Mere Dad Ki Maruti and has also ventured into production with Single Salma. This time, he sits on the producer’s chair yet again with the upcoming mystery-thriller Baby Do Die Do – under his production banner, Saleem Siblings. By telling bold and narrative-driven stories, Saqib aims to bridge the gap between independent cinema and mainstream hits, in collaboration with his sister Huma Qureshi. The film releases in theatres on July 3, 2026.

Guneet Monga: Guneet Monga, the Academy Award-winning producer, has changed the game of Hindi cinema by pinning it on the world map. From the Elephant Whisperers, Gangs of Wasseypur, Peddlers and more, Guneet Monga has created a niche with films that surround meaningful narratives rather than noise.

Farhan Akhtar: Farhan Akhtar has co-founded Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani in 1999. Since then, the actor has produced some of the most memorable films, Gully Boy, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Chahta Hai and more, serving spectacles that unite audience through films that tap into life experiences and the journey of turning dreams into reality.

These producers are bringing a new wave of Hindi cinema – and the audience is hungry for more!