Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd
About Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd
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Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 21 September 1982 and has been in existence for over 44 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92100MH1982PTC028265. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Lakh and a paid-up capital of ₹1.27 Lakh. It is led by directors Shama Salim Akhtar and Samad Salim Akhtar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at 2 Linkway 14th Road Khar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400052.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹8.56 Lakh, a decline of 25% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.5 Lakh (net margin 17.5%) and EBITDA of ₹1.51 Lakh (EBITDA margin 17.7%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 108% over three years and 7% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1.3 Cr on record. Court records list 20 cases involving the company, including 2 filed by the company and 18 filed against it; 4 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies.
Company details
Contact details
Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Registered Address2 Linkway 14th Road Khar (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400052
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Business activity
The main business activity of Aftab Pictures is arts, entertainment and recreation. In detail, this covers creative, arts and entertainment activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
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| R | Arts, entertainment and recreation | 90 | Creative, arts and entertainment activities |
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Financials of Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd
FY 2025 filings availableAftab Pictures Pvt Ltd reported revenue of ₹8.56 Lakh (down 25% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 7% over five years, including a 25% fall in the latest year. EBITDA rose 237% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹1.5 Lakh | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 17.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 17.5% | ||||
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Board of directors of Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd
Aftab Pictures has 2 current directors and 1 former director. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Shama Salim Akhtar Also directs: I M Film Private Limited | Director | 21 Sep 1982 | 44 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Samad Salim Akhtar Also directs: I M Film Private Limited | Director | 10 Feb 2025 | 1 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd is audited by M M LADIWALA & ASSOCIATES for the financial year 2021.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| M M LADIWALA & ASSOCIATES | FY 2021 | 131388W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2021, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 09 Jul 2004 | 90218577 | Canara Bank | ₹1.3 Cr | Open |
Total charge records: 1 View all charges
Legal cases
Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd has 20 court cases on record: 2 filed by Aftab Pictures, 18 filed against it. 4 cases are pending and 16 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| District courts | 9 | 9 | 2 |
Cases on record (5 of 20)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed against the company by Zee Telefilms Ltd | Disposed |
| High Court, TAMIL NADU | Original application | Filed against the company by G.G. Photo Ltd. | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by M/S G.G. Photo Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Arbitration matter | Filed against the company by M/S G.G. Photo Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (APP) | Filed by the company against Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and 4 Ors. | Disposed |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Aftab Pictures has 1 GST registration on record, and it has been cancelled or is inactive. Only active GST numbers are listed on this page.
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Recent activity
Aftab Pictures Pvt Ltd has 4 board changes on record since 1982: 3 appointments and 1 cessation. The latest: Salim Akhtar Ishque ceased to be Managing Director on 08 Apr 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Aftab Pictures is an active private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The company works in film and digital content production, within the media and publishing industry. It was incorporated on 21 September 1982 (44+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92100MH1982PTC028265.
Aftab Pictures has 2 current directors:
- Shama Salim Akhtar - Director
- Samad Salim Akhtar - Director
The latest financial statements of Aftab Pictures on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
No. Aftab Pictures has 1 GST registration on record and it is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Aftab Pictures is U92100MH1982PTC028265. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Aftab Pictures has 20 court cases on record: 2 filed by the company and 18 filed against it. 4 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Aftab Pictures was incorporated on 21 September 1982, making it 44+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Salim Akhtar Ishque ceased to be Managing Director on 08 Apr 2025. Samad Salim Akhtar was appointed as Director on 10 Feb 2025. Salim Akhtar Ishque was appointed as Managing Director on 21 Sep 1982. Aftab Pictures has 4 board changes on record in total.
The registered office of Aftab Pictures is at 2 Linkway 14th Road Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400052.
Aftab Pictures operates in the media and publishing industry, in the film and digital content production segment.
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