Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Saregama-Bhansali Deal: Bollywood's Art and Ownership
Saregama, a music company, has invested in Bhansali Productions, a Bollywood film production house.
This is similar to a previous deal where Adar Poonawalla invested in Dharma Productions.
Experts like Ameet Datta are happy about this trend because it helps manage risks and ownership.
However, they are concerned that too much corporate involvement might affect the creative decisions in filmmaking.
The idea is to keep the art of filmmaking separate from business decisions.
Saregama has invested in Bhansali Productions, following a similar deal by Adar Poonawalla in Dharma Productions.
The investment is seen as a positive trend for managing risks and ownership in Bollywood.
Experts warn that corporate involvement should not impact creative choices in filmmaking.
Ameet Datta from ADP Law Offices expresses concern about the potential negative effects of corporatizing creative decisions.
The deal reflects a growing trend of institutional funding in the Bollywood industry.
- Who
- Saregama and Bhansali Productions
- What
- Equity investment deal
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Bollywood, India
- Why
- To separate art, ownership, and risk
- Investor
- Saregama
- Recipient
- Bhansali Productions
- Investment Type
- Equity Investment
- Similar Deal
- Adar Poonawalla's investment in Dharma Productions
- Expert Concern
- Impact on creative choices