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After completing his studies, Gaurav Verma went on to make his career in the entertainment industry. He served as the ‘Chief Operating Officer’ of Red Chillies Entertainment. Later, he worked as a producer.
Gaurav Verma (left) during his college days
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 7″
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings
Wife & Children
There is not much information about his wife and children.
Religion
Gaurav follows Hinduism.
Career
Film Producer
Gaurav Verma reportedly started his career with Red Chillies Entertainment as Chief Operating Officer. In 2014, he worked with UTV as ‘Executive Director of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution.’ Gaurav joined Disney UTV as a ‘VP of Distribution’ in 2009, PVR Pictures Ltd as a ‘Head of Distribution India’ in 2006, Srinagar Cinemas Ltd as a ‘Head of Programming’ in 2007, and PVR Cinemas as a ‘Programming Officer’ in 2003. Later, he worked as a producer in many movies. Some of his notable movies are ‘Badla’ (2019) starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu, ‘Love Hostel’ (2022) starring Vikrant Massey and Sanya Malhotra,
Poster of the film ‘Love Hostel’
‘Darlings’ (2022) starring Alia Bhatt and ‘Jawan’ (2023).
Poster of the film ‘Darlings’
Gaurav has also produced the Netflix series ‘Bard of Blood’ (2019) and ‘Betaal’ (2020). He has worked as a ‘Chief revenue officer’ in the movie ‘When Harry Met Sejal’ (2019) starring Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma.
Poster of the film ‘When Harry Met Sejal’
Awards & Honours
- He was awarded the Jury Choice Award for the best film for his film ‘Darlings’ (2019).
Gaurav Verma recieving the Jury Choice Award
- He was honored with a titled ‘Brick of Change’ from the man championing change in India in 2019.
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, Gaurav Verma claimed that his most challenging film distribution was Delhi Belly (2011).
- His UTV-distributed ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ (2013) was a universal hit.
- The film ‘Paan Singh Tomar’ (2012), distributed by UTV Motion Pictures, was only released in 300 cinemas.
- He was often spotted smoking during gatherings with his friends.
Gaurav while smoking