- #1,202 Karan Yash Johar ₹2,000 Cr

About Dharma Productions Private Limited
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Dharma Productions Private Limited 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 14 April 1976 and has been in existence for over 50 years.
Its director Karan Yash Johar is #1,202 among India's richest people (2026).
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92100MH1976PTC018964. Its GSTIN is 27AAACD3889K1Z7 (Maharashtra). The company holds 15 GST registrations, all of them active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹13.7 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹64.36 Lakh. It is led by directors including Soumitra Bhattacharyya and Karan Yash Johar.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹514.9 Cr, a growth of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹27.86 Cr (net margin 5.4%) and EBITDA of ₹23.27 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.5%). Revenue has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 26% over three years and 6% over five years.
The company has about 92 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Dharma Productions. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹142 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹410.5 Cr on record. Court records list 64 cases involving the company, including 48 filed by the company and 16 filed against it; 5 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹881.25 Cr; the latest was in November 2024.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dharma-production.com.
Company details
Recognitions & Rankings of Dharma Productions
Contact details
Dharma Productions Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is dharma-production.com. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
- Email
- Website
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- Registered AddressSupreme Chambers 201 2nd Floor Off Veera Desai Road 17/18 Shah Industri, Al Estate, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400053
- 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
Brands
Dharma Productions operates one associated brand: Dharma Productions. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Film production and distribution services for Hindi cinema are provided. | dharma-production.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of Dharma Productions 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Arts, entertainment and recreation | R1 | Creative, arts and entertainment activities |
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Financials of Dharma Productions Private Limited
FY 2025 filings availableDharma Productions Private Limited reported revenue of ₹514.9 Cr (up 7% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue rose 7% in the latest year, though over five years it has declined at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 6%. 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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| Total Revenue | ₹514.9 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹23.27 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹27.86 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 |
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.5% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 5.4% | ||||
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Board of directors of Dharma Productions Private Limited
Dharma Productions has 4 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soumitra Bhattacharyya | Director | 19 Nov 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Karan Yash Johar Also directs: Green Lawns Corporate Advisors LLP, Dharma Collab Artists Agency LLP, Penultimate LLP and 4 more | Director | 15 Feb 1991 | 35 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Saurabh Lakshman Prabhudesai | Director | 19 Nov 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | Current |
| Apoorva Jekisandas Mehta Also directs: Green Lawns Corporate Advisors LLP, Dharma Collab Artists Agency LLP, Penultimate LLP and 5 more | Director | 20 Aug 2024 | 2 Years 2 Months | Current |
Auditor
Dharma Productions Private Limited is audited by Chaturvedi & Shah LLP for the financial year 2025.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Chaturvedi & Shah LLP | FY 2025 | 101720W/W100355 |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Dharma Productions Private Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 30 Jul 2024 | 100957922 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Jun 2013 | 10432571 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹140 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Jun 2021 | 100454894 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹60 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 16 Dec 2020 | 100396210 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹20 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 12 Nov 2020 | 100397456 | Standard Chartered Bank | ₹3 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 17 View all charges
Deals & funding
Dharma Productions Private Limited has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹881.25 Cr; the latest was in November 2024.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Nov 2024 | Funding round | ₹881.25 Cr | Investors: Serene Productions LLP |
| Jun 2021 | Acquisition | Undisclosed | Buyer: an individual Seller: an individual |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Dharma Productions Private Limited has 64 court cases on record: 48 filed by Dharma Productions, 16 filed against it. 5 cases are pending and 59 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| High courts | 60 | 12 | 5 |
| District courts | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 64)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Madras High Court | Court case (C.S(COMM DIV)) | Filed by the company against Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and 32 Others and 30 others | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Jak Communications Pvt Ltd and 3 others | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Siti Broadband Services Pvt.Ltd and 27 others | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against Pioneer Elabs Limited and 27 others | Disposed |
| Madras High Court | Original application | Filed by the company against C32 Cable Net Pvt Ltd and 3 others | 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 Dharma Productions Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Dharma Productions Private Limited has a workforce of 92 employees on its EPFO records as of Oct 08, 2025, across 2 active EPFO establishments.
GST
Dharma Productions has 15 GST registrations: 15 active. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 27AAACD3889K1Z7 | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACD3889K1ZH | Punjab | Active | 18 Jul 2017 |
| 36AAACD3889K1Z8 | Telangana | Active | 21 Dec 2018 |
| 09AAACD3889K1Z5 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 27 Feb 2019 |
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Recent activity
Dharma Productions Private Limited has 9 board changes on record since 1991: 4 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Hiroo Yash Johar ceased to be Director on 19 Nov 2024.
37 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Dharma Productions 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 14 April 1976 (50+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92100MH1976PTC018964.
Dharma Productions has 4 current directors:
- Soumitra Bhattacharyya - Director
- Karan Yash Johar - Director
- Saurabh Lakshman Prabhudesai - Director
- Apoorva Jekisandas Mehta - Director
The latest financial statements of Dharma Productions on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Dharma Productions is 27AAACD3889K1Z7, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 15 GST registrations in all, of which 15 are active. Other active GSTINs include 03AAACD3889K1ZH (Punjab), 36AAACD3889K1Z8 (Telangana), 09AAACD3889K1Z5 (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Dharma Productions is U92100MH1976PTC018964. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Dharma Productions has 64 court cases on record: 48 filed by the company and 16 filed against it. 5 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Dharma Productions was incorporated on 14 April 1976, making it 50+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Dharma Productions has 2 deals on record (1 funding round, 1 acquisition), with disclosed funding of ₹881.25 Cr; the latest was in November 2024.
Hiroo Yash Johar ceased to be Director on 19 Nov 2024. Saurabh Lakshman Prabhudesai was appointed as Director on 19 Nov 2024. Saurabh Lakshman Prabhudesai ceased to be Additional Director on 19 Nov 2024. Dharma Productions has 9 board changes on record in total.
Dharma Productions can be reached through the website dharma-production.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

