{{Short description|Indian film producer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}} {{Infobox person | name = Mahaveer Jain | image = Mahaveer Jain.jpg | occupation = Film Producer }}
'''Mahaveer Jain''' is an Indian film producer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahaveer Jain on collaborating with Sooraj Barjatya for Uunchai: 'It was an incredible experience' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/bollywood/mahaveer-jain-on-collaborating-with-sooraj-barjatya-for-uunchai-it-was-an-incredible-experience |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-05 |title=Aamir Khan never agreed to attend parties organised by the underworld, reveals producer Mahaveer Jain |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/aamir-khan-never-agreed-to-attend-parties-organised-by-the-underworld-reveals-producer-mahaveer-jain/articleshow/100772688.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-11-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He is mostly known for producing Hindi movies, which include ''Dekh Indian Circus'' (2011), ''Chalo Jeetey Hain'' (2018), ''Malaal'' (2019), ''Khandaani Shafakhana'' (2019)'','' ''Uunchai'' (2022), ''Ram Setu'' (2022), ''Good Luck Jerry'' (2022) and ''Binny and Family'' (2024)''.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2022-06-06 |title=Rajshri Productions partners with Mahaveer Jain for upcoming film |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/rajshri-productions-partners-with-mahaveer-jain-for-upcoming-film-11654499367715.html |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=PR |first=ANI |date=2022-11-24 |title=Leading filmmakers and Producer Mahaveer Jain celebrate Glorious journey of Anupam Kher and the success of Uunchai |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/leading-filmmakers-and-producer-mahaveer-jain-celebrate-glorious-journey-of-anupam-kher-and-the-success-of-uunchai/1234138/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Career == Mahaveer started his career as a producer in 2011 with ''Dekh Indian Circus'', featuring Tannishtha Chatterjee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 April 2019 |first=Avinash |last=Lohana|title=Meet Mahaveer Jain who took Bollywood's A-list to PM Narendra Modi |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meet-mahaveer-jain-who-took-bollywoods-a-list-to-pm-narendra-modi/articleshow/68661826.cms |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Mumbai Mirror |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-05-21 |title=Dekh Indian Circus is refreshing and entertaining: Imtiaz Ali |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/dekh-indian-circus-is-refreshing-and-entertaining-imtiaz-ali/articleshow/13344804.cms |access-date=2023-11-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film won 4 national awards at the 60th National Film Awards in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web | date=2016-03-15 |title=7 National Award winners in team Dekh Indian Circus | website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/slideshows/7-national-award-winners-in-team-dekh-indian-circus/7-national-award-winners-in-team-dekh-indian-circus-2/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |language=en}}</ref> In 2018, he produced ''Chalo Jeete Hain'', a short film inspired by events from the childhood days of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The movie won the National Award for the Best non-feature film on family values at the 66th National Film Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-26 |title=Chalo Jeete Hain: Inspired by Narendra Modi's childhood, this short film has a strong social message |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/chalo-jeete-hain-inspired-by-narendra-modis-childhood-this-short-film-has-a-strong-social-message-4828321.html |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-08-10 |title=66th National Film Awards: 'Chalo Jeete Hain' wins the 'Best Film on Family Values ' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/66th-national-film-awards-chalo-jeete-hain-wins-the-best-film-on-family-values-/articleshow/70613218.cms |access-date=2023-11-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2019, he produced ''Malaal'' along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-18 |title=Malaal first look: Sharmin Segal, Meezaan Jaaferi's debut film to release on 28 June |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malaal-first-look-sharmin-segal-meezaan-jaaferis-debut-film-to-release-on-28-june-6655901.html |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> In the same year, he also co-produced ''Khandaani Shafakhana'' with Mrighdeep Singh Lamba'','' starring Sonakshi Sinha and Badshah''.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-21 |title=Khandaani Shafakhana trailer: Sonakshi tries to break stigma around talking about sexual disorders and sex |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/khandaani-shafakhana-trailer-sonakshi-sinha-varun-sharma-badshah-5793062/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
In 2022, his production company Mahaveer Jain Films produced ''Uunchai'' jointly with Rajshri Productions and Boundless Media.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mahaveer Jain emphasises the transformative power of creativity and its role in character building |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/mahaveer-jain-emphasises-the-transformative-power-of-creativity-and-its-role-in-character-building-59371.html |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-30 |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher starrer adventure drama film 'Uunchai' completes 50 days in theatres |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/amitabh-bachchan-anupam-kher-starrer-adventure-drama-film-uunchai-completes-50-days-in-theatres/articleshow/96621952.cms |access-date=2023-11-15 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> The movie was directed by Sooraj R Barjatya, featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Parineeti Chopra and Anupam Kher.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-21 |title=Abhishek Sharma and Mahaveer Jain to team up for espionage-action film based on Wuhan virus |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/abhishek-sharma-and-mahaveer-jain-to-team-up-for-espionage-action-film-based-on-wuhan-virus/articleshow/99673486.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-11-15 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the same year, he produced ''Ram Setu'', starring Akshay Kumar and Jacqueline Fernandez.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akshay Kumar's Ram Setu becomes the second-highest opener for a Hindi film in 2022 |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/akshay-kumars-ram-setu-becomes-the-second-highest-opener-for-a-hindi-film-in-2022/cid/1894326 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref> He produced Good Luck Jerry in 2022, featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Sushant Singh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2022-06-27 |title=Jahnvi Kapoor's 'Good Luck Jerry' to stream on Hotstar |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/jahnvi-kapoor-s-good-luck-jerry-to-stream-on-hotstar-11656313134210.html |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref> In October 2023, Mahaveer collaborated with Warner Music India to launch Global Peace Anthem named 'Coming Home'.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PR |first=ANI |date=2023-10-10 |title=Warner Music India and Mahaveer Jain Music Unveil Global Peace Anthem from Indian Origin Band Newcomers at World Cultural Festival in Washington D.C. |url=https://theprint.in/ani-press-releases/warner-music-india-and-mahaveer-jain-music-unveil-global-peace-anthem-from-indian-origin-band-newcomers-at-world-cultural-festival-in-washington-d-c/1797970/ |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Filmography == {{pending films key}} {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Producer |- |2011 |''Dekh Indian Circus'' |rowspan="12"| Yes |- |2018 |''Chalo Jeete Hain'' |- |rowspan="2"|2019 |''Malaal'' |- |''Khandaani Shafakhana'' |- |rowspan="3"|2022 |''Uunchai'' |- |''Ram Setu'' |- |''Good Luck Jerry'' |- |2024 |''Binny and Family'' |- |rowspan="2"|2026 |{{Pending film|Side Heroes}} |- |{{Pending film|Yeh Prem Mol Liya}} |- |2027 |{{Pending film|Naagzilla}} |- |{{TableTBA}} |{{Pending film|White}} |}
== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Award !Category !Film !Results !Ref.(s) |- |2012 |60th National Film Awards |Best Children's film award |''Dekh Indian Circus'' |Won |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-03-24 |title=Four National Awards for Imtiaz Ali's film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/four-national-awards-for-imtiaz-alis-film/articleshow/19163571.cms |access-date=2023-11-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |2012 |16th Busan International Film Festival |Audience choice best popular film award |''Dekh Indian Circus'' |Won |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2011-10-24 |title=It was my proudest moment: Vivek Oberoi |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/it-was-my-proudest-moment-vivek-oberoi/articleshow/10462932.cms |access-date=2023-11-23 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |- |2018 |66th National Film Awards |Best non-feature film on family values |''Chalo Jeetey Hain'' |Won |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-08-10 |title=66th National Film Awards: 'Chalo Jeete Hain' wins the 'Best Film on Family Values ' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/66th-national-film-awards-chalo-jeete-hain-wins-the-best-film-on-family-values-/articleshow/70613218.cms |access-date=2023-11-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |}
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