11 February,2023 07:41 PM IST | Mumbai | BrandMedia
Barrister Santosh Shukla (President and CEO, World Book of Records) has announced that Prominent Writer, Director & Producer Hindi Cinema Shri Subhash Ghai of Mumbai (Maharashtra) India has been included by World Book of Records as one of the pioneers in bringing the digital revolution in India by introducing digital projection systems in theatres along with Introducing new actors, technicians and performers grooming them into stars and contributing to the development of Cinema for 55 years. The certificate was bestowed to Shri Subhash Ghai by Usman Khan (President, Maharashtra State WBR) and Dr. Suchita Shukla (Chief Editor, Alma Today) along with dignitaries.
Significantly, Shri Ghai started his career in Hindi cinema as an actor with small roles in films including Taqdeer (1967) and Aradhana (1969). He was the male lead in the 1970s Umang and Gumraah. His directorial debut was the film Kalicharan (1976) which he obtained through a recommendation by Shatrughan Sinha. As of 2016, he has written and directed a total of 16 movies. In 2006, he set up his own film institute Whistling Woods International in Mumbai. The institute trains students in filmmaking: production, direction, cinematography, acting, and animation.
World Book of Records is one of the leading organizations in international certification of world records. It works intercontinental from all continents with a global network. It recognizes potential talent and capabilities in world records through international certification. It also honors personalities and lists places of outstanding contribution for humanity and universal peace.
On being recognized by the World Book of Records, Shri Subhash Ghai was congratulated by Shri Virendra Sharma (Member of British Parliament, England), Mr. Simon N. Ovens DL (HM The King's Representative, Deputy Lieutenant for the London Borough of Harrow, United Kingdom), Shri Navendu Mishra (Member of British Parliament, England), Lord Raminder Singh Ranger (Member of the House of Lords), Mr. Wilhelm Jezler (Europe Head, Zürich, Switzerland), Dr. Diwakar Sukul (Chairman, World Book of Records and other dignitaries from the international scenario.