Mukta Arts celebrates 34 years in business

Subhash Ghai’s Mukta Arts, one of the India’s leading Entertainment companies celebrated its 34th Anniversary yesterday (24 October). The date has become synonymous with the Bombay film industry, as it is the day that Ghai announces new slate of films that the company will work in the coming year. Speaking on the occasion, Ghai said, “Despite the highs and lows that come in the film business, Mukta Arts journey has gone from strength to strength. This is due to its inherit merits that are not always obvious to people looking from outside. I see Mukta coming back to its shining glory very soon with the launching of these three interesting projects. Three more films will follow early next year with big stars and Mukta will be rolling again. We are moving forward with our experiences and a new, revamped team of professional across education, exhibition, distribution and software production.” The company is best known for its outstanding track records of hit films. From the blockbusters directed by Ghai himself including Karz, Hero, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, Pardes and Taal; to films produced by the company including Aitraaz, Iqbal, and Apna Sapna Money Money among others. This year too, the company has announced a slate of three exciting projects. Ishq De Maare, a romantic comedy with Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol all sharing the screen after the success of Yamla Pagla Deewana. The second film is Apna Sapna Cash Money, the sequel to Apna Sapna Money Money. Finally, it will be Kaanchi, written and directed by Ghai himself. Besides this, the company is planning to expand its programming business significantly. As of now, the division controls over 470 theatres across India giving the company significant strength in distribution. The company has also forehead in the multiplex business with an innovative model. Mukta Cinemas is planning to expand to over 35 screens across India by the end of financial year.