MSME (Udyam registered) Ministry of MSME
- Category
- Small (2024-25)
- Udyam number
- UDYAM-MH-19-0039522
Famous Studios Limited - media and publishing in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. FY 2026 financials & compliance.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹51.26 Cr
▲ 27% YoY
Net profit · FY 2024
₹1.17 Cr
Net margin 2.3%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹9.03 Cr
EBITDA margin 17.6%
Authorised capital
₹5 Cr
Registered with MCA
Paid-up capital
₹1.14 Cr
Issued & subscribed
Open charges
₹2 Cr
Satisfied ₹33.5 Cr
Company age
80 yrs
Est. 1946
Employees · EPFO
2
Provident fund records
About Famous Studios Limited
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Famous Studios Limited is a public 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 08 June 1946 and has been in existence for over 80 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92190MH1946PLC004996. Its GSTIN is 27AAACF7895D1ZE (Maharashtra). The company holds 2 GST registrations, of which 1 is active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹1.14 Cr. It was formerly known as Famous Cine Laboratories & Studios Ltd. It is led by directors including Sarvotham Somayya Shetty (Whole-Time Director) and Arunkumar Jagmohanlal Roongta (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 30 September 2024, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at 20 Dr E Moses Road Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400011.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹51.26 Cr, a growth of 27% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹1.17 Cr (net margin 2.3%) and EBITDA of ₹9.03 Cr (EBITDA margin 17.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 34% over three years and 14% over five years.
The company has about 2 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹2 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹33.5 Cr on record. Court records list 106 cases involving the company, including 82 filed by the company and 24 filed against it; 3 cases are pending.
Famous Studios Limited is registered as a small enterprise under the Udyam registration framework (Reg. No. UDYAM-MH-19-0039522). The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website famousstudios.com.
Company details
CIN U92190MH1946PLC004996
Registration Number 004996
Incorporation Date 08 June 1946
ROC Mumbai
Listing Status Unlisted
Company Status Active
Date of Last AGM 30 September 2024
Date of Balance Sheet 31 March 2024
Compliance Status Active Compliant
MSME Classification Small
Udyam Registration UDYAM-MH-19-0039522
CIN history
Famous Studios has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U92190MH1946PTC004996. The current CIN is U92190MH1946PLC004996, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U92190MH1946PLC004996 | Current |
| U92190MH1946PTC004996 | Previous |
Key People
Sarvotham Somayya Shetty Whole-Time Director Arunkumar Jagmohanlal Roongta Whole-Time Director Anant Arun Roongta Additional Director Recognitions & Rankings of Famous Studios
Contact details
Famous Studios Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is famousstudios.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Social Media
- Registered Address20 Dr E Moses Road Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400011
- IndustryMedia and Publishing, Film & Digital Content Production
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Business activity
The main business activity of Famous Studios is support service to organizations. In detail, this covers rental and leasing of motor vehicles, machinery, equipment, capital goods, etc. activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Support service to Organizations | N1 | Rental and leasing of motor vehicles, machinery, equipment, capital goods, etc. activities |
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Financials of Famous Studios Limited
FY 2024 filings availableFamous Studios Limited reported revenue of ₹51.26 Cr (up 27% YoY) for FY 2024.
Revenue · FY 2024
₹51.26 Cr ▲ 27%
Net profit · FY 2024
₹1.17 Cr margin 2.3%
EBITDA · FY 2024
₹9.03 Cr margin 17.6%
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 27%
3 years · compounded
▲ 34%
5 years · compounded
▲ 14%
EBITDA CAGR growth
1 year
▲ 47%
3 years · compounded
▲ 44%
5 years · compounded
▲ 11%
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over five years, including 27% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 47% 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) | ₹1.17 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 17.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 2.3% | ||||
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Board of directors of Famous Studios Limited
Famous Studios has 4 current directors and 5 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
Current Directors
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anant Arun Roongta Also directs: Famous Digital Studios Private Limited | Additional Director | 05 May 2025 | 1 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Sarvotham Somayya Shetty Also directs: Famous Digital Studios Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 01 Sep 2007 | 19 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Chandralekha Arun Roongta Also directs: Roongta Cine Corporation Private Limited | Director | 24 Jun 2024 | 2 Years 4 Months | Current |
| Arunkumar Jagmohanlal Roongta Also directs: Roongta Cine Corporation Private Limited | Whole-Time Director | 14 Jun 1976 | 50 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Famous Studios Limited is audited by M.M.NISSIM & CO. LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| M.M.NISSIM & CO. LLP | FY 2023 | 107122W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Famous Studios Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2023, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
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Charges & borrowings
Open charges
₹2 Cr
Satisfied charges
₹33.5 Cr
Breakdown by lending institutions
Latest charge details
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2024 | 100905760 | Others | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 28 Mar 2019 | 100254899 | Others | ₹5 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 11 Apr 2015 | 10567229 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 09 Nov 2013 | 10463061 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 30 Mar 2013 | 10424928 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹1.25 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Legal cases
Famous Studios Limited has 106 court cases on record: 82 filed by Famous Studios, 24 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 103 are disposed.
Total cases
106
Filed by the company
82
Filed against the company
24
Pending
3
Disposed
103
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 65 | 11 | 0 |
| High courts | 41 | 13 | 3 |
Cases on record (5 of 106)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai CMM Courts, Maharashtra | Court case (Ss cases s) | Filed by the company against M/S. Crossbones Media Pvt. Ltd. and 1 other | Disposed |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against State of Maharashtra and 4 Ors. and 4 others | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Writ petition | Filed against the company by an individual | Pending |
| High Court, MAHARASHTRA | Writ petition | Filed by the company against Indian Documentary Producers Association | Disposed |
| District court, Mumbai Small Causes Court, Maharashtra | Court case (RAE) | Filed by the company against an individual | 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 Famous Studios Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Group structure & subsidiaries
Famous Studios has 1 subsidiary company and 1 associated company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
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Subsidiary companies
1
Associated companies
Key subsidiaries
| Company Name | CIN | Shares held |
|---|---|---|
| Famous Digital Studios Private Limited | U92100MH2004PTC149507 |
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Employees & EPFO
Famous Studios Limited has a workforce of 2 employees on its EPFO records as of Apr 07, 2024, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
Employee count
2
Active EPFO establishments
1
GST
Famous Studios has 2 GST registrations: 1 active and 1 cancelled or inactive.
Total GSTINs
2
Active
1
Cancelled / inactive
1
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACF7895D1ZE | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Famous Studios Limited has 9 board changes on record since 1976: 4 appointments and 5 cessations. The latest: Anant Arun Roongta was appointed as Additional Director on 05 May 2025.
Charges
A charge registered on 01 Mar 2024 via Charge ID 100905760 with Others was fully satisfied on 30 Jul 2025.
Appointed
Anant Arun Roongta was appointed as Additional Director.
AGM
Famous Studios Limited last Annual general meeting of members was held on 30 Sep 2024 as per latest MCA records.
Appointed
Chandralekha Arun Roongta was appointed as Director.
Filing
Famous Studios Limited has filed its annual Financial statements for the year ended 31 Mar 2024 with Roc Mumbai.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 2.00 Cr with Charge ID 100905760 was registered on 01 Mar 2024.
Charges
A charge registered on 28 Mar 2019 via Charge ID 100254899 with Others was fully satisfied on 20 Nov 2023.
Charges
A charge with Others of Rs. 5.00 Cr registered on 28 Mar 2019 with Charge ID 100254899 was modified on 19 Jun 2023.
Ceased
Anant Arun Roongta ceased to be Director.
Charges
A charge with Others amounted to Rs. 5.00 Cr with Charge ID 100254899 was registered on 28 Mar 2019.
Charges
A charge registered on 11 Apr 2015 via Charge ID 10567229 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 09 Dec 2015.
Charges
A charge registered on 27 Nov 2004 via Charge ID 90241238 with Axis Bank Limited was fully satisfied on 09 Dec 2015.
35 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Famous Studios is an active public 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 08 June 1946 (80+ years old) and is registered under CIN U92190MH1946PLC004996.
Famous Studios has 4 current directors:
- Sarvotham Somayya Shetty - Whole-Time Director
- Arunkumar Jagmohanlal Roongta - Whole-Time Director
- Anant Arun Roongta - Additional Director
- Chandralekha Arun Roongta - Director
The latest financial statements of Famous Studios on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 30 September 2024. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Famous Studios is 27AAACF7895D1ZE, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 2 GST registrations in all, of which 1 is active and 1 is cancelled or inactive.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Famous Studios is U92190MH1946PLC004996. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Famous Studios has 106 court cases on record: 82 filed by the company and 24 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Famous Studios was incorporated on 08 June 1946, making it 80+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Anant Arun Roongta was appointed as Additional Director on 05 May 2025. Chandralekha Arun Roongta was appointed as Director on 24 Jun 2024. Anant Arun Roongta ceased to be Director on 22 Jul 2022. Famous Studios has 9 board changes on record in total.
Yes, Famous Studios is registered as a small enterprise under Udyam registration (number: UDYAM-MH-19-0039522).
Famous Studios can be reached through the website famousstudios.com. Its registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.