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Director's Kut Productions is an Indian television
production company A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, a ...
based in
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, which is owned by Rajan Shahi. Established in 2007, it produces television shows and web-series for various channels. Some of its notable works include: '' Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai'', ''
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest run ...
'', ''
Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke ''Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'' (), popularly known as YRHPK is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that premiered on 18 March 2019 on Star Plus. It is digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi under ...
'', '' Aai Kuthe Kay Karte'' and '' Anupamaa''.


History

Rajan Shahi did his schooling from St Columbus, and got graduated from Hindu College,
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, and came to
Mumbai Mumbai (, ; also known as Bombay — the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the ''de facto'' financial centre of India. According to the United Nations, as of 2018, Mumbai is the secon ...
. In 1993, Shahi started his career as an assistant director. In 1999, Shahi made his directorial debut with the series ''Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahi''. He then went on to direct series like '' Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin'', ''Hamare Tumhare'', ''Rishtey'', ''Kareena Kareena'', ''Reth'', ''Mamtaa'', ''Millee'', ''Virasaat'' and ''Saathi Re''. Thereafter he worked as a series director for '' Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar'', ''
Ghar Ki Laxmi Betiyaan ''Ghar Ki Lakshmi Betiyann'' (The wealth of the house - daughters) (also known as ''Betiyann'') (International Title:''Destiny'') is a Hindi language television drama-series that aired on Zee TV. It premiered on 25 September 2006 and was dire ...
'' and ''Maayaka''. Eventually, he became a television producer and started his own production company in 2007. His first series as producer was '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' on
Star Plus StarPlus is an Indian Hindi language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Disney Star (formerly ''Star India''), a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company India. The network's programming consists of family dramas, comedie ...
, followed by '' Shital Tai'', ''
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest run ...
'', ''
Chand Chupa Badal Mein ''Chand Chupa Badal Mein'' (English : ''The moon is hiding behind the clouds'') is an Indian drama by Rajan Shahi's Director's Kut Productions. It premiered on 28 June 2010 and ended on 17 June 2011. It was directed by Rajan Shahi and Neeraj B ...
'' and '' Tere Sheher Mein'' on
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. In 2019, they started producing ''
Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke ''Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke'' (), popularly known as YRHPK is an Indian Hindi-language romantic drama television series that premiered on 18 March 2019 on Star Plus. It is digitally available on Disney+ Hotstar. Produced by Rajan Shahi under ...
'' which is a
spin-off Spin-off may refer to: *Spin-off (media), a media work derived from an existing work *Corporate spin-off, a type of corporate action that forms a new company or entity * Government spin-off, civilian goods which are the result of military or gove ...
of ''
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest run ...
'' on the latter show's success. In 2019, the production house entered in
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GEC space and produce
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serial Aai Kuthe Kay Karte! for Star Network's Marathi channel
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. The Serial was later remade in
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as Anupamaa on
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which premiered on 13 July 2020. They also made a short film named Yolk for International film festival. They have a
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named ''First Kut Productions.''


Current productions


Television series


Upcoming broadcast

Mohsin Shivangi new show on Star Plus


Former productions


Web series


Controversies

* When Hina Khan and
Karan Mehra Karan Mehra (born 10 September 1982) is an Indian television actor, model and fashion designer he is known for his performance as main lead Naitik Singhania in ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'', one of the longest-running Indian television seri ...
quit ''
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'' (), popularly known as ''YRKKH'' is an Indian Hindi-language romantic family drama television series that airs on StarPlus and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. It premiered on 12 January 2009 and is the longest run ...
'' in June 2016 and November 2016 respectively then producer Rajan Shahi exclaimed that, "''With due respect to both the actors, it is a fact that after Naitik (Karan’s character) left, we could consolidate our position much stronger and the TRPs actually increased. Likewise, after Hina’s exit, the show has grown.''"This badly hurt Hina and Karan and the production house landed into a controversy. In response to the interview, a hurt Hina Khan, ''"I don’t want to get into this blame game. Well, he can say whatever he wishes to."'' She further added, "''why was he quiet when we were part of the show for eight long years? During that time, he went on record to praise both of us for our dedication and professionalism. And honestly, we were probably the only lead pair on television who continued to be with the show for eight consecutive years. Despite the work pressure, disagreements and other work opportunities, we continued to stay loyal to the show and supported the producer."'' While Karan said, "''Everyone on the set and the channel knows my work and attendance records. If he is saying that I worked for two-three hours, he is referring to someone else because my attendance register is the proof. Also, I gave my notice period in advance. I don't know who he has a grudge against and why is he saying it now? I was thanked by the channel and Rajan sir when I quit, so I don't understand how this has emerged now. Honestly, I am happy in my space and looking forward to new beginnings. I am not in touch with him anymore and I can't keep commenting on other people's grievances. All I can say is, 'To each his own'.''" *The production company and producer Rajan Shahi again faced a controversy in July 2022 with actor Paras Kalnawat who portrayed "Samar Shah" in '' Anupamaa'' when the latter decided to participate in rival channel's dance-based reality show '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10'' and he terminated Kalnawat's contract quotting "''We as a production house won’t entertain breach of contract. We have terminated his services as an actor with immediate effect. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors''". While Paras said, "''Everything is great with Anupamaa but I did not see my character evolving. I have huge respect for Rajan sir and the team and wish them all the best. At this stage of my career, I wanted to take up a new challenge. Also, I must add that I did inform the production about my decision, however, due to the channel and contract clauses, it wouldn’t have been possible for me to continue with Anupamaa after signing Jhalak''". He further said, "''My character never evolved since past one year and after Anagha's exit I was just reduced to a family member standing in background with nothing to do''" and he signed off calling whatever happened was a "nightmare" and "sigh of relief" as makers asked him to choose between the two revealing many dark secrets of the production house including his return to show within five days of his father's demise as leads were tested COVID-19 positive.


References


External links


Official website
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