Leading television producer, Gautam Adhikari, passed away at his residence here today after a brief illness, his family sources said. He was 67. Here is all you need to know about him.
1 – Started with a small family business
Gautam Adhikari and his brother Markand Adhikari started a small family business with Adhikari Brothers, one of the leading Television producers. The last rites will be performed at 11 am in Vile Parle suburban area of Mumbai.
2- Founder of SAB TV
Gautam and his brother Markand started a company– Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Group- in 1985 as a small family owned partnership firm. It went on to become the first publicly-listed television production company in India when it was listed on the BSE in 1995. The company initially produced serials in Marathi, but soon ventured into film distribution & production business.
Gautam was the chairman and whole time director of the SAB group.
3- Diploma Holder
Gautam Adhikari, who was a diploma holder in commercial art, had directed several films and serials.
4- Popular TV shows
TV shows like Commandar, Marshall, Waqt ki Raftar, Silsila and Hello Inspector have been directed by Gautam Adhikari.
He was also a writer by profession and had directed several Marathi TV shows.
5- Records
He set a record of highest number of hit TV shows. His record was also mentioned in Limca Book of world records.