Karan Arora
Encyclopedia
Karan Arora (born on 2 June 1973, Allahabad
) is a London
based India
n film producer
, entrepreneur and founder of High Ground Enterprise (2008), a conglomerate of associate companies specializing in the media and entertainment domain.
In collaboration with an American investor and the technical partners from India, the company is setting up a full fledged Post Production Facility in Soho, London
. The overall project is of over $50m with $10m being pumped in the first phase. The facility will be fully operational by October 2011.
Highground Enterprise has sponsored the Media, Film and Arts Awards of Graduate 100 (2010), the largest initiative of its kind developed in conjunction with Britain’s leading employers, universities and key industry figures.
. A gritty Crime Drama starring Kay Kay Menon
, Prashant Narayanan, Shilpa Shukla, Deepti Naval
, Pavan Malhotra and others. Caterina Lopez the sister of international pop star JLo did a sizzling special appearance in this thriller. The film was released successfully in June 2011 across India in more than 500 screens and got overwhelming critical acclaim.
He has also co-produced Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
starring Niel Nitin Mukesh, Soha Ali Khan, Shahana Goswami, KK and others. The film was directed by Sudhir Mishra.
Border pe No Order (earlier titled - Padosi) is High Ground Enterprise's next venture under Picture Thoughts Production, The film is under production being shot in virgin locations of Fiji Islands.
The film is a comedy set in 1948 at the border of India and Pakistan. The cast includes Vijay Raaz
, Manu Rishi
and Sanjai Mishra
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
) is a London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
based India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, entrepreneur and founder of High Ground Enterprise (2008), a conglomerate of associate companies specializing in the media and entertainment domain.
Achievements
- Nominee in the ‘Entrepreneur’ category for 'The Lloyds TSB Jewel Awards' for the year 2008 which recognizes Corporate, Commercial and Professional Excellence and is endorsed by the Prime Minister of UK, Gordon BrownGordon BrownJames Gordon Brown is a British Labour Party politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 until 2010. He previously served as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Labour Government from 1997 to 2007...
- Founder of 'Stance UK' a multi faceted strand to Stance India concentrated more on Corporate/video film production, Photography Studio & Post production facilities.
- Founder of PicturePartners international, a London based specialist Consultancy firm in the Film sector bringing value additions to film production business.
- Panel Judge of British Graduate 100 (2010),the largest initiative of its kind developed in conjunction with Britain’s leading employers, universities and key industry figures.
High Ground Enterprise
British film and television producer Kent Walwin partnered with High Ground Enterprise to work on independent projects including a reality movie show titled Make Me A Movie Star.In collaboration with an American investor and the technical partners from India, the company is setting up a full fledged Post Production Facility in Soho, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The overall project is of over $50m with $10m being pumped in the first phase. The facility will be fully operational by October 2011.
Highground Enterprise has sponsored the Media, Film and Arts Awards of Graduate 100 (2010), the largest initiative of its kind developed in conjunction with Britain’s leading employers, universities and key industry figures.
Projects
Bhindi Baazaar Inc. is High Ground Enterprise's latest offering under Picture Thoughts Production, The film was announced at the 2010 Cannes Film FestivalCannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
. A gritty Crime Drama starring Kay Kay Menon
Kay Kay Menon
Kay Kay Menon is an Indian actor.-Early life:Menon was raised in Ambarnath and Pune, Maharashtra. His early life was in "H" type Rangehills, Khadki which were factory quarters for those working in the ammunition and high explosives factories. His father was popularly known as "Cashier Menon"...
, Prashant Narayanan, Shilpa Shukla, Deepti Naval
Deepti Naval
Deepti Naval is an acclaimed Indian actress. She has acted in over 75 Hindi films, and most often worked in arthouse and independent films, known as parallel cinema in India.-Early life:Born in Amritsar, Punjab, India...
, Pavan Malhotra and others. Caterina Lopez the sister of international pop star JLo did a sizzling special appearance in this thriller. The film was released successfully in June 2011 across India in more than 500 screens and got overwhelming critical acclaim.
He has also co-produced Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
Tera Kya Hoga Johny is a 2008 Bollywood film directed by director Sudhir Mishra, starring child actor Sikander in the lead role. Actors Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kay Kay Menon, Soha Ali Khan and Karan Nath are also part of the film...
starring Niel Nitin Mukesh, Soha Ali Khan, Shahana Goswami, KK and others. The film was directed by Sudhir Mishra.
Border pe No Order (earlier titled - Padosi) is High Ground Enterprise's next venture under Picture Thoughts Production, The film is under production being shot in virgin locations of Fiji Islands.
The film is a comedy set in 1948 at the border of India and Pakistan. The cast includes Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz
Vijay Raaz is an Indian film actor. His breakthrough came when he played the role of Dubeyji in the movie Monsoon Wedding. Since then, Raaz has been cast in small, often comedic roles, in many Hindi movies, often depicting the character of a common man.-Early life and career:Raaz was born and...
, Manu Rishi
Manu Rishi
Manu Rishi is an Indian film actor, lyricist, script and dialogue writer. Manu Rishi trained under theatre director Arvind Gaur for six years. He won the Filmfare Best Dialogue Award, 2009 for Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!...
and Sanjai Mishra