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RESUME

TARUN CHOPRA

Date Of Birth – 30th July, 1965

Address – C-1, 504, Madhuwan Tower, Next to Indian Oil Nagar, Cosmopolitan College Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 53.

Educational Qualifications: - B.Com. (Mumbai University)- Post graduate course in Advertising & Marketing from Xavier’s Institute of

Communications, Mumbai.

Marital Status – Married.

Email - thetarunchopra@gmail.com truntrun@rediffmail.com

Phone Nos. - 9967031192 9167440265

WORK EXPERIENCE1985 TO 2016

1985 – 1986 Asst Director Mukul Anand1986 – 1987 Chief Asst Director Ravi Chopra

BR Chopra1987 – 1990 Senior Executive

Media & TV JWT – Mumbai1990 – 1991 Manager – Tv Productions Everest Adv – Mum1992 – 1993 Creative Supervisor – Ads JWT – Mumbai

1993 – 1994 Director – AD Films Quasar Films(Shekhar Kapur)

1994 - 2006 Producer & Director Opus Planet (Independent Production House)

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2006 – 2007 Creative Director Win TV(West Indies)

2007 – 2011 Frelance Director Various

2011-2014 Co-produced,executive produced, Released on 14th written and directed, hindi feature March,2014. film titled ‘W’

Some Highlights- Totally 20 years of Experience in Adv/Tv/Events

-Trained under the following directors-Ravi Chopra,-B.R Chopra,

-Mukul AnandAnd later on started directing ad films for Shekhar Kapur’s production

house, Quasar Films

- Produced &Directed over 2500 episodes forSatellite TV… (multi-camera non-fiction shows)

- Produced &Directed over 100 of the biggest live events…(Femina Miss India, Filmfare, Bollywood Awards)

- Directed 22 shows in USA between 2001 - 2007

- Produced &Directed over 100 Ad Films for MNCs’& Advertising Agencies

- Shot all over the world…(Ek Minute – Dubai…,Film Deewane – London…)

(Bollywood Awards in New York, Atlantic City,Las Vegas,Los Angeles,Trinidad,Dubai…,

Laureus Awards in Monte Carlo…Lux Awards in Dubai,Abu Dhabi…)

(Ads in Mauritius,Dubai,London,Edinburgh,etc.)

- Produced & Directed Tv serial – “Karm”,50 episodes for Zee Tv

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- Produced & Directed the Max Stardust Awards between 2002 – 2010

- Creative Director for Indian Bollywood Channel- Win Tv (launched in 2006) in US & West Indies

T.V. SHOWS - Producer/Director

No. Title Episodes Channel

1. Pehchaan 52 Sony

2. Ek Minute 310 Zee

3. Film Deewane 150 Zee

4. Gaata Rahe Mera Dil 104 Zee

5. Aur Ek Minute 156 Zee

6. Jugalbandi 26 Zee

7. Teledost 52 In Mumbai

8. Telechase 52 In Mumbai

9. Star Yaar Kalakar 52 Sony

10. Tellybrations 26 Sony

11. Karm 52 Zee

12. Ladhiwale Ladkawale 26 Zee

13. Aur Ek Minute- Part II 52 Zee

14. Picnic Antakshari 26 DD

15. Footloose 50 Zee

16. Niilaamghar 104 Zee

17. Air Sahara Crickcitement 13 Sahara

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18 Jaaduu 26 Star Plus

19. Gol Gol Gullam 26 Hungama

20. Kosmic Chat 52 Zoom TV

21. Music,Masti Aur Dhoom 104 DD1 22. Desh Ki Awaaz 52 DD1

23. Yeh Hai Jalwa 13 9X

24. Wheel Smart Shrimati 26 DD1

25. Swayamwar 26 Star Jalsa

26. Dancing Star 26 Star Jalsa 27. Desi Magic 26 TV Asia

28. Mumbai Round Up 50 TV Asia

29. Aap Jaisa Koi 6 Sony TV

30. Stars Ka Tadka 13 Food Food

31. Fear Files 13 Zee TV/ BBC

32. Darr Sabko Lagta Hai 6 & TV

33. Life Ka Recharge 26 &TV

LIVE SHOWS/EVENTS – DIRECTOR

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TITLE STATUS CHANNEL

1999Femina Miss India TV Director SonyLux Zee Cine Awards Event Director ZeeL’Oreal Look Of The year TV Director SonyDebeer’s Fashion Awards Event /TV Director DD/Zee

2000Gianitti Fashion Event/TV Director F TVCoke Look Of The Year TV Director SonyFemina Miss India TV Director SonyBollywood Awards (New York) Event Director Zee (USA)Lux Zee Cine Awards Event Director ZeeBollywood Music Awards (New York) Event Director Zee (USA)

2001Filmfare Awards TV Director SonyBollywood Film Awards (New York) Event Director Zee (USA)Mah. Times Awards (Live) Event/TV Director TaraV. Shantaram Awards Event/TV Director DDBollywood Fashion Awards Event Director Zee (USA)Bollywood Music Awards Event Director Tv Asia

2002

Bollywood Awards (New York) Event Director Zee (USA)Laureus World Sports Awards TV Director DD/SaharaBollywood Music Awards (New York) Event Director Zee (USA)V. Shantaram Awards Event Director Star TV -Provogue Society Awards Event/TV Director Sony TVIndian Telly Awards Event/ TV Director Star TVKasam Se (Balaji) TV Director Star TVBollywood Music Awards Event Director Zee (USA)Stardust Awards Event/Tv Director Zee TvBollywood Fashion Awards Event Director Zee Usa

2003

Ceat Cricket Awards TV Director Sony TVDurian Society Awards TV Director Sony TVAbby Awards TV Director Sony TVOne Shiamak Davar Show TV Director Sony TVSahara Crickcitement Show TV Director Sahara TVBollywood Fashion Awards Event DirectorBollywood Film Awards Event Director Sony TV

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Bollywood Music Awards Event Director Sony TvV. Shantaram Awards Event /TV Director Star PlusZephyr Jewellery Fashion Show TV DirectorProvogue Society Achievers Awards Event/ TV Director Star TVIndian Telly Awards Event/ TV Director Star TVHero Honda ITA Event/ TV Director Sony TVNaya Andaz Event/ TV Director Sony TVStardust Awards Event/Tv Director Zee Tv

2004

Stardust Awards Event/TV Director Max TVDurian Society Interior Design Awards Event Director Sony TVBollywood Film Awards Event Director Ary DigitalBollywood Fashion Awards Event Director Ary DigitalLux Style Awards (Dubai) Event Director Sony TVCitadel Extravaganza Event Director -Sony Aap Jaisa Koi (3 cities) Event Director Sony TVDhoom Macha Le (Balaji) TV Director Star TVTribute to the Legends 2004 Event Director Sony(USA)Marco Ricci & Metro SocietyYoung Achievers’ Awards Event/ TV Director Sony TVBollywood Music Awards Event/TV Director ARY Digital

2005

Stardust Awards Event/TV Director Max Tv Durian Society Interior Design Awards Event Director Sony TVCitadel Extravaganza Event DirectorBollywood Film Awards Event Director Zee UsaBollywood Music Awards Event Director Zee UsaBollywood Fashion Awards Event Director Zee UsaSangeet Awards(USA) TV Director Sahara TVLahore Celebration Event Director Geo TvWaris Baig Music Album DirectorHero Indian Sports Awards TV Director Zee TvGrasim Mr.India TV Director Star PlusKasam Se(Balaji) TV Director Star Plus

2006

Max Stardust Awards 2006 TV/ Event Director Max TvDurian Society Interior Design Awards ‘06 TV Dir/ Event Dir Max TvGrasim Mr. India TV Director Zee TVSociety Achievers Awards TV/Event Director Sony TVBollywood Film Awards(New York) Event Director Zee TV

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Bollywood Music Awards(Trinidad) Event Director Win TvBollywood Fashion Awards Event Director Win TvSavvy Cover Girl Contest Event/TV Director Sahara TVDurian All India Desg Awards Event Director Ndtv

2007

Max Stardust Awards 2007 TV Director Max TvSociety Achievers Event/TV Director Sony TvDurian Society Int Des Awards Event/TV Director Zee TvBollywood Film Awards(New York) Event Director Zee Tv - USATrinidad Grand Musical Concert Event Director Win Tv - USABollywood Music Awards(New York) Event Director Sony TvGrasim Mr.India TV Director Sony TvCitadel Extravaganza Event Director Aaj TakRR Kabel Int Dsg Awards Event Director Max Tv

2008

Durian Society Int Des Awards Event/TV Director Zee TvBollywood Film Awards(New York) Event Director Zee Tv - USATrinidad Grand Musical Concert Event Director Win Tv - USABollywood Music Awards(New York) Event Director Sony TvCitadel Extravaganza Event Director Aaj TakRR Kabel Int Dsg Awards Event Director Sony MaxStardust Awards TV Diretor Sony Max

2009

Durian Society Int Des Awards Event/TV Director Zee TvBollywood Film Awards(New York) Event Director Zee Tv - USABollywood Music Awards(New York) Event Director Sony TvCitadel Extravaganza Event Director Aaj TakRR Kabel Int Dsg Awards Event Director Sony MaxStardust Awards TV Diretor Sony MaxRed FM Bajaate Raho Awards TV Director Sony TvStar Parivar Awards TV Director Star Tv

2010Max Stardust Awards Event/TV Director Sony MaxHoli Ke Rang TV Director Colors Star Parivaar Awards TV Director(RC) Star Plus

2014

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Diwali at Times Square(New York) Event Director MTDC/Tv Asia

AD FILMS – PRODUCER & DIRECTOR

Product Agency

Digjam Suitings MudraMinit Milk JWTGlucon D(6 films) JWTModels Plus PerceptRegent Cigarettes MudraGodrej Puf JWTStyle Cigarettes(Bangladesh) ClientDollops Ice Cream(4 films) JWTLux Soap(14 films) JWTGupta Sarees ClientGoldline Suitings ClientDamania Airways(4 films) Kane Adv.Blind Public Service PerceptEveready Batteries R K SwamiPepsi(Nepal)(6 films) JWTMoov Ointment MX AdvGoodnight MX AdvDhaara Oil MudraShakti Gas PerceptSir Mouth Freshner PerceptWestern India Paques PerceptSgs Informals Great CampaignsLux Winter Wear Great CampaignsKores Pens(6 films) MX AdvKitply MudraKitcol MudraJ & J Corporate LintasWelspun Towels ClientSansui Tv(4 films) QuadrantDurian Furniture Great CampaignsSansui 2 in 1 QuadrantSansui Bazooka(3 films) QuadrantSansui Dvd QuadrantPiramal Healthcare LintasSitara Tv(15 films) TV AsiaSantiago Suitings Great Campaigns

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Shapers Napkins(3 films) Kane Adv