PROFILE - HARIS UMAR KHAN

Hi My name is Haris Umar Khan, a multifaceted creative person with rich background in the ad film industry. Beginning my career as a Production Manager, I gradually evolved into roles as a Executive Producer, Production Designer, Creative Director, Creative Producer and Producer. With an innate knack for visual storytelling and a meticulous eye for design, they have left an indelible mark on my numerous projects across film and media platforms. From conceptualizing captivating ad campaigns to overseeing their seamless execution, I brings a unique blend of artistic flair and strategic acumen to every project. With a proven track record of delivering compelling content that resonates with audiences, I was a driving force behind some of the most memorable ad campaigns in the industry.
Me With 31 years of experience in the industry, I have consistently pushed creative boundaries, delivering groundbreaking productions that have captured audiences worldwide.

Some of My Major Works Are…..

FEATURE FILMS:-

Rautu ki Beli Forth coming Hindi Feature Film Directed by Mr Anand Surapur. Produced by Phatphish Records for Zee Studio
TAABEER Forth Coming Feature Film Directed By Mr. Nirang Desai For Trivikrama
THE LEGEND OF SAI Forth coming Feature Film Directed By Mr. Nirang Desai for Varam Movies Maker as a Creative Producer and Production Designer
Tauba Tera Jalwa Feature Film for Shri Ram Productions Directed By Mr. Akashaditya lama
CHIDI BALLA Aka MARUDHARA Feature Film Directed By Mr. Radheshyam Pipalwa for Happy Bee Production
KULDEEP PATWAL I DIDN’T DO IT Forth coming Hindi Feature Film Directed by Mr. Remy Kohili for Rectangle Media
DHANAK aka Rainbow Hindi Feature Film Directed by Mr. Nagesh Kukunoor for SIC Production
YAKSH Hindi Feature Film Directed Mr. Mukul Abhyankar
Mrs. SCOOTER Hindi Feature Film Directed by Mr Shiladitya Maulik for S2S production
UNFREEDOM aka BLEMISHED LIGHT Hollywood English Feature Film Shot in India Directed By Director Mr. Amit K. Raj Produced by 69mp Productions
NO EXIT Forth coming Hindi Feature Film Directed by Mr. VIPIN PARASHER for PRIZM Production
LAXMI Hindi Feature Film Directed by Mr. Nagesh Kukunoor for SIC Production
MOD Hindi Feature film Directed by Mr. Nagesh Kukunoor for SIC Production
ANJAANE the unknown Directed by Mr. Harry w. Fernandez for Rishi films International
BE – LAGAAM Directed by Mr. Ram Lakhan Produced by Rishi Films International
THE PREY, (AKA THE SICK HOUSE) Produce by Gold Check Limited Directed by Mr. Curtis Radclyffe As An Assistant Art Director with Production Designer Mr. Mike Kane Entirely shot in London, United Kingdom .
QUEST By Lingual feature film Directed Mr AMOL PALEKAR Produced Mr AMOL PALEKAR.
DOR Hindi feature film Directed Mr NAGESH KUKUNOOR Produced By SIC Productions.
PAHELI Oscar Nominated Hindi feature film Directed Mr AMOL PALEKAR Produced By Red Chillies Productions.
NAINA Hindi feature film Directed by Mr Sripal Morakhia Produced By I Dreams Productions
PINJAR For Lucky Star Entertainment Directed by Mr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi,
PAHLA NASHA Directed by Mr. Ashutosh Govarikar
1942 A Love Story Directed By Mr Vidhu Vinod Chopra
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander Directed by Mr. Mansoor Khan
ANTIM NYAY Directed by Mr. Sukhwant Singh Dhadda
MOHABBAT PAHLI NAZAR MEIN Directed by Mr. Gautam Siddhartha
ANMOL For Man Mohan Desai Directed by Mr. Ketan Desai
BHOOKAMP Directed by Mr. GAUTAM ADHIKARI
Siyasat for Schell International Directed by Mr Sukhvant singh Dhadda
Lahu Luhaan for Mr. Suraj Saneem Directed by Mr Sukhvant singh Dhadda
Jeene Do for Trishul arts Directed by Mr. Rajesh Sethi

ADVERTISEMENT FILMS:-

Some of my major Advertisement are:-

A set of Commercial film for Chalo app for Running Cow Films
A set of Two films for Panasonic Lights Directed by Mr Joydeep Banerjee
A set of Four films for Madhur Sugar for Pine Tree Pictures Production House Directed by Mr Richards Peters
A set of Two films for Flipkart Seller Hub
A Bathroom set for Urban Clap Directed by Mr Gaurav Kumar
A set of Four films for Kenstar Coolers
A set of Three films for Urban Clap Wall treatment
A set of Two films for Urban Clap Air condition service
Nature Fresh Acti Heart Cooking Oil Directed By Mr. Dheeraj Jinadal
Emami – Healthy & Tasty ‘ Dabba’ a set of two Commercials Films shot in Pune Directed By Mr. Shiladitya Maulik
A Commercial film on Women for ‘Mother Care’ set executed in Delhi Directed By Mr. Dheeraj Jindal
A set of 12 Digital films for Nestle Directed by Mr. Shakti Hada
Aristocrat Luggage Digital Campaign Film with Ashwin as a Creative Director
Aristocrat Luggage Digital Campaign Film with Rohit Sharma as a Creative Director
EMAMI Mustard oil Punjabi Directed By Mr Imtiaz Ali as a Creative Producer and Production Designer
EMAMI Mustard oil Hindi Directed By Mr Imtiaz Ali as a Creative Producer and Production Designer
ICICI Lombart Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
Standard chartered bank Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
Joy Fruit Face Products Directed By Mr Imtiaz Ali as a Creative Producer and Production Designer
VIM Paste Directed by Mr. Jaikant for Dungarpur films
Ditto App A Set of four commercials Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji as a Creative Producer
MAGGIE Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films
&Pictures/ Sapno ki Udaan Directed by Mr. Nagesh Kukunoor for SIC Production as a Production Designer
Reliance consumer finance/ Home loanes Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
Reliance consumer finance/ Car Loans Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
Reliance consumer finance/ Loan against Gold” Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
Reliance consumer finance/ Loan against Property Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
Brittania Cake Cow Film Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films as a Production Designer
Cadbury Chocolate Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films
Rin Powder / Stadium film for Dungarpur films
Lifebouy soap for Chrome Pictures
Rin Bar / Chawl Film for Dungarpur films
Dermicool Powder / Gas Agency film for Chrome Pictures
Tata Docomo/Buddy Net/ collage campus for Chrome Pictures
Tata Docomo Buddy Net boxer film Directed by Mr. Nikhil Rao for Chrome Pictures as a Production Designer
Tata Docomo/ Buddy Net/ Restaurant for Chrome Pictures
Mahindra tractors Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films as a Production Designer
D’damas for Dungarpur Films
Britannia Biscuit Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films
Bajaj Allianz Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films
Torex Cough Syrup Directed by Mr. Jaykant for Dungarpur films
Reliance Money Directed by Mr. Joy deep Banerji
VIVEL SOAP Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
Domino’s Pizza Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films
Pepsodent Toothpaste Directed by Mr. Shivendra Singh for Dungarpur films
CASTROL CRB Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji as a Executive Producer
OXYRICH Mineral water For R. S. Creations
NJOY STRAWBERRY FLAVOUR MILK Directed by Mr. Joydeep Banerji
RELIANCE INDIA CALL Directed by Mr. Nirang Desai
ZEE GUTKA Directed by Mr. NIRANG DESAI
FLAIR GEL PEN For R. S. Creations
OKAYA Battery Directed by Mr. ABHIMANYU MISHRA
FOMO GOLD SOAP, NJOY JUICE for Nigeria.
DINSHAW ICECREAM Directed by Mr. Nirang Desai
MICROTEC COMPUTERS, POWER INVERTER and UPS systems’
LUMINOUSH POWER INVERTER and UPS systems
ACTION SHOES Directed by Mr. ABHIMANYU MISHRA
AT&T GUJRAT Directed by Mr. NIRANG DESAI
MAXIMA WATCH For R. S. Creation
GODREJ HAIR COLOR DYES three films Directed by Mr. Nirang desai
Kelvinator refrigerator THE ROOF TOP FILM Directed by Mr. Prasunn pandey
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION L.I.C. (Four)films Directed by Mr. Nirang desai Executive PRODUCER
KWALITY WALLS TRAY Directed by Mr. Dinesh sakul
DINESH FOOD PRODUCTS Directed by Mr. V. MANGAL
CLEANLYNESS Info Film for MR PIYUSH JHA
ISI brand Government’s quality control measure film Directed by Mr. Ravi
PRIYA GOLD & CHECK BISCUITE Directed by Mr. Ravi
Dr. SCHOLL’S FOOT CARE PRODUCT Directed by Mr. KAPIL JANI
PEST SEAL Directed by Mr. KAPIL JANI
PHILIP HAIR CARE Directed by Mr. KAPIL JANI
NAVRATAN OIL Directed by Uday Bhandarker
ADDNUET GEL PEN Directed by Uday Bhandarkar
CRYSTAL UNDERGARMENT Directed by Uday Bhandarkar
VITAL OIL FOOD Advertisement films Directed by Mr. UDAY BHANDARKAR
SUNFEAST GLUCOSE BISCUIT Commercial Ad Films Directed by Mrs. FARAH KHAN Featuring Mr Shahrukh Khan.

WEB Series-

MODERN LOVE Hyderabad Telugu Ep 1 My Unlikely Pandemic Dream Partner Directed by Mr. Nagesh Kukunoor produce by SIC Production For AMAZON Ott

TV Series-

RAJUBEN Directed by Mr. Lalit Marathe Produced By Dungarpur Films as an Art Director telecast on Sony TV.
UPNISHAD GANGA a Period Drama and Vivid and Realistic Portrayal of Veda’s Directed by Dr.Chandraprakash Dwivedi telecast on Doordarshan 1 Episode don 26
ADD GEL No. 1 A Musical series on ETC Directed by Mr. Harish Patel
RAJA AUR RANCHO Directed By Mr. Murali Nallappa as an Art Director telecast on Doordarshan II
JOSH Directed by Mr. Anil Naidu as an Art Director telecast on Star TV
YE KAHAN AA GAYE HUM Directed By VIVEK AGNIHOTRI for ZEE TV channel
TAUBA MERI TAUBA Directed By Mr. ZAHEER D. LAWRI
MAIN ANADI TU ANADI Directed By Mr.MANOJ LALWANI for Sony TV
JAMANA BADAL GAYA for sitcom Directed Mr. RAVI OJHA and Mr. MANOJ LALWANI for Sony TV
KINTU PARANTU Directed by Mr. Uday Bhandarkar telecast on NEPC Channal
Mrignayani A Television series by Mr. Amol Palekar giving a glimpse of Medieval Period 1870 India
CHANAKYA a Series Depicting Vivid and Realistic Portrayal of Mauryan Indian period 324 B.C. Directed by Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi As An Associate Art Director
ATHWAN RANG a series based on life of different saint Directed by Mr. Raman Kumar

Foreign Projects

Line Producer India,

ALANG SHIP WRECKING YARD A Documentary film For and By Hollywood Director Mr. TARSEM as a Line Producer

Line Producer India, Indian Art Director

1994 Sept to 1994, Dec ( 4 months) Agra India

Worked with Spot Film United Kingdom for Their 3 Million pound Advertisement Film Cadbury Milk Tray Shot in India by Hollywood Directed Mr. Tarsem as a Indian Line Producer and Indian Art Director

Set Design Consultant

Ntv7 Malaysia

May 1998 – October 1998 (6 months) Kuala Lumpur

Worked as a Set Design consultant in Malaysia’s first digital channel NTV 7 jobs included To create ideas & concept for set for production of programs in coordination with producer according To their requirement. To manage & ensure maximum usage of Studios for the time allocated to the producer of their in house shooting. To ensure maximum usability of set & props through re utilization/re-cycling set and props.

some of the Projects in Ntv7:

Antara Dua Irama A live Musical Concert show in Conjunction with official launch of the Television Station.
IBC Studio Centre Setting up of studio for Channel ‘s Live Broadcast station at IBC for 16th Commonwealth Games
Basikan Hati A drama Series shot in-house for channel
Several Musical Program shot in house in studio of Channel

Film production India ltd’s French language ad film ebay.com with American and international unit. My Job here was to Construct Interior of a Life-size Airplane, the location was created with the help of my Construction Company with utmost care of finish and the Proportion of the said Airplane Interior with utmost Detail.

‘IN THE CLUB ‘ A Comedy show for Theater for International Production Designer Mr Soren Kyed from Denmark the entire set Constructed in Mumbai By my Team and Shipped to Denmark as per the design.

Freelance

UNFREEDOM aka BLEMISHED LIGHT Hollywood English Feature Film Shot in India Directed By Director Mr. Amit K. Raj Produced by 69mp Productions

EVENTS:-

In the year 1989 A EXHIBITION PAVILION OF 15000 sq ft. of BHARAT BUSINESS at Pragati maidan in New Delhi
SENIOR CITIZEN GOLDEN GAMES S. C. G. G. 2001 A mini Olympiad for senior citizen at PRIYADARSHINI PARK MUMBAI for HELPAGE INDIA as a Production Designer.
A Marriage Event A 14 Individual set ‘s Made In India and Shipped and Constructed in DUBAI as a Production Designer.

ALBUMS: –

NOORIE song Directed by Phat Phish for Highlite as an Art Director
Shree JAGJEET SINGHJI First Gujarati Album Directed by Mr. NIRANG DESAI for BIG MUSIC MUMBAI as a Executive Producer and Production Designer
Yakeen of Nasir Khan Directed by Mr. Bilal Khan for SAREGAMA as a Executive Producer

DOCUMENTARY FILMS:

J. M. BAXI SHIPPING Documentary film for SAGGITERIUS Directed by Mr. UDAY BHANDARKAR As a line producer
COME FLY WITH ME for JET AIRWAYS Directed by Mr. UDAY BHANDARKAR as a Production Designer
E.A.S. FARMER WELFARE for CENTRAL GOVERNMENT Directed by Mr. UDAY BHANDARKAR as a Production Designer
D. R. D. A’s TOOLKITS for Central Government Directed by Mr. UDAY BHANDARKAR as a Production Designer
METACINE SYRUP Directed by Mr. NIRANG DESAI as a Production Designer
AIDS Documentary Directed by Mr. Ajay Kanchan for UNICEF as a Production Designer
Reliance finance SSI Directed By Mr. Joydeep Banerji as a Production Designer
Reliance finance MSI Directed By Mr. Joydeep Banerji as a Production Designer

Audio Visual films

Benadryl cough syrup Directed by Mr. Pepe Gomes Produced By Manish Jaitly as a Production Designer
ICICI LOMBARD Directed by Mr. Pepe Gomes Produced By Manish Jaitly as a Production Designer

Creative Head

Crown Processor , Crown cine service

Feb 1995 – Mar 2005 Mumbai India with a gap of Eight Month ( Six Month Tenure in NTV7 as a set Design Consultant)

Reason of leaving the Job… Establishment close down

I joined Crown Processors and their subsidiary company Crown Cine Service when they were just setting up Crown Studio having in-house Shooting Floors , Facilities and Production House for Feature Films, Tele films, Tele Series, Dramas, and Albums and I was Involved in Setting up the Studio floors a total of 6 studio floor of a size of 2 floors of 16000sq feet, 2 floors of 6000sq feet respectively, Ready Locations of Corporate Office , 4 star Hospital location and Exterior and Interiors of Police Station .

In the November 1994, I visited the place it was all filled with old clothes mill junk, Looms Machine foundations, even a portion of the building still running with Fabric processing unit making lots of sound and Vibration in the building For me or any other person it was nearly impossible to get it turn into a studios but I took the challenge and we decided to use the junk and started with selling the Junk not throwing away , whatever Money we get from selling the Junks we used it making the infrastructures like Makeup rooms, common toilets and washrooms for Crew and making it shooting friendly and above all making it soundproof, it took me and My small team about six months to get it ready.

I started marketing our studios by calling the production houses, sending postcards, letters, Pamphlets and meeting EPs Personally , why Personally just I think when you meet a person Personally you can convince him more and by the way watching his or her reaction or expressions during the conversation you can negotiate your deal better.

Yes we got lucky and one my friend Production designer help me in getting my first client a big commercial film Director to shoot in my studio he booked my studio for 4 days initially but during shooting of these Four days he gave a advance cheque which entitled him for a Fifteen days booking flat for next every month.

Now we started looking for booking of our big floor a 12000 sq feet area and we managed it also .

In our first year of studio’s business we managed to get 10 million Rupee business that a huge amount for a startup at that time seeing this people who were interested in this business keep meeting me and offering me to join their company to start and market there studio as well which I declined.

For me the best compliment came when the management of Government run studio Filmcity ask me to help them to streamline their studios charges and billing Which I did..

During the establishment of studio I managed construction, Marketing and management of the studio on day to day operations I was looking of hiring the technicians ,purchasing the Required Equipment’s for the Studio, Coordinating with Interior Designing Team, Supervising Shoots and co-ordinate with every in-house Departments Like… Set designer Team, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Air conditioning, Masonry, Ceiling etc. and to make their Daily Progress Report, Material in Stock … while working with Crown cine service I was looking after in-house Studio Floors and In-house Production Facilities for films, Tele films, Tele Series, Dramas, and Albums dealing with different Problem of different Technicians solving their glitches keeping tab on Budget and Quality of In house Projects, Managing the Studio with other project like Branding, Direct Marketing as well as Tele Marketing of Crown Processors .

I was involved from planning to execution and Business management getting clients production houses to shoot .

Major Set Designed and Constructed at Crown Studio: ..

Construction of Set’s In a Building spread in 18000 sq feet Having Interiors of…
1) A Interior of Studio Apartment Flat having an area of 1800 sq. Feet ( with 5 different changes in a time of 8 years)
2) 2 Different Interior of a corporate Office an area of 3000 sq feet each ( with 2 different changes in a time of 8 years)
3) A Interior of a Hospital with Lobby and Operation Theater having an area of 3600 sq feet ( with 2 different changes in a time of 8 years)
4) A Interior of a Bungalow of a area of 2710 sq feet ( with 4 different changes in a time of 8 years)

Some of the Projects Shot in Studio involved as a Creative:

A mouthful of Sky a Television series
Kintu Parantu a Television series
Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum a Television series
Bachkar Kahan Jaoge a Television Film
Shriman Shrimati a Television series
Imtehaan a Television series
Swabhiman a Television series

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