About Prana Studios Private Limited
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Prana Studios Private Limited is a private limited company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Prana Holding Inc., Usa. The company is currently under liquidation, meaning its assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts. It may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts. It operates in the film and digital content production segment of the media and publishing sector. It was incorporated on 23 February 2001.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U92199MH2001PTC130974. The company has 1 GST registration on record, which is no longer active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹10 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹8.83 Cr. It is led by directors including Arish Murad Fyzee and Dhiren Shantilal Shah (Irp/Rp/Liquidator).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 01 April 2019, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2018. The registered office is at Infinity Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
As per the financials filed for FY 2018, the company reported a revenue of ₹100.41 Cr, a decline of 3% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹84.36 Lakh (net margin 0.8%) and EBITDA of ₹8.68 Cr (EBITDA margin 8.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2% over three years.
The company has about 80 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹14.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹8 Cr on record. Court records list 12 cases involving the company, including 5 filed by the company and 7 filed against it; 3 cases are pending. The company has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in September 2006. Its 3 peer companies in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production, Software Services), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities) are compared by revenue, 2 larger and 1 smaller; the largest is Global Music Junction Private Limited with revenue of ₹101.67 Cr.
The last known website on record is pranastudios.com.
Company details
Contact details
Prana Studios Private Limited's registered office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its website is pranastudios.com. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressInfinity Park 239 Building No. 4 Unit No. 901 9th Floor Gen. A K Vaidya Marg Dindoshi, Malad(E), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400097
- 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 Prana Studios is information and communication. In detail, this covers motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J | Information and communication | J3 | Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities |
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Financials of Prana Studios Private Limited
FY 2018 filings availablePrana Studios Private Limited reported revenue of ₹100.41 Cr (down 3% YoY) for FY 2018.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 3% in the latest year, but over three years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 2%. EBITDA fell 15% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹100.41 Cr | |||
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| EBITDA | ₹8.68 Cr | |||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹84.36 Lakh | |||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 8.6% | |||
| Net Profit Margin | 0.8% | |||
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Board of directors of Prana Studios Private Limited
Prana Studios has 4 current directors and 3 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arish Murad Fyzee Also directs: Rhythm and Hues Studios (India ) Private Limited | Director | 23 Feb 2001 | 25 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
| Dhiren Shantilal Shah Also directs: D S Shah & Co LLP | Irp/Rp/Liquidator | 29 Oct 2024 | 1 Years 11 Months | As last reported |
| Anish Husainali Mulani | Director | 01 Apr 2014 | 12 Years 6 Months | As last reported |
| Mahesh Ramswaroop Sureka Also directs: Kip Restructuring and Insolvency Professionals LLP | Irp/Rp/Liquidator | 13 Feb 2024 | 2 Years 8 Months | As last reported |
Peer comparison
Prana Studios Private Limited is compared with the 3 companies closest to it by revenue in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production, Software Services), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities), from the latest filed financials of each company.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
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| Global Music Junction Private Limited | ₹101.67 Cr (FY 2025) | 11.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Hats Off Productions Limited | ₹100.97 Cr (FY 2025) | 7.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | |||
| Prana Studios Private Limitedthis company | ₹100.41 Cr (FY 2018) | ₹84.36 Lakh | 0.8% | -3.0% | 80 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| BBC Studios India Private Limited | ₹96.98 Cr (FY 2025) | -33.0% | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Auditor
Prana Studios Private Limited is audited by Sushil Budhia Associates for the financial year 2018.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
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| Sushil Budhia Associates | FY 2018 | 113995W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Prana Studios Private Limited is on record for 3 financial years, the latest being FY 2018, 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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| 30 Sep 2015 | 10609769 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Jul 2009 | 10173871 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹8 Cr | Open | |
| 11 Nov 2007 | 10091915 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹3.5 Cr | Open | |
| 08 Apr 2010 | 10213339 | Srei Equipment Finance Private Limited | ₹2 Cr | Satisfied | |
| 12 Jun 2008 | 10115864 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹6 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 5 View all charges
Deals & funding
Prana Studios Private Limited has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in September 2006.
Deals on record (1 of 1)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Buyer: Prana Holdings, Inc Seller: 2 individuals |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Prana Studios Private Limited has 12 court cases on record: 5 filed by Prana Studios, 7 filed against it. 3 cases are pending and 9 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| High courts | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLT | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 12)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, Mumbai Small Causes Court, Maharashtra | Court case (LEC) | Filed against the company by Tril It4 Private Limited | Pending |
| NCLT, Mumbai | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by NMRM Infotech Private Limited and 1 other | Disposed |
| NCLT, Mumbai | Insolvency matter | Filed against the company by Thakrar Infotrendz Private Limited | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Company petition | Filed against the company by Space Matrix Design Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | Disposed |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CHOL) | Filed against the company by Space Matrix Design Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 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 Prana Studios Private Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
Employees & EPFO
Prana Studios Private Limited has a workforce of 80 employees on its EPFO records as of Aug 01, 2025, across 1 active EPFO establishment.
GST
Prana Studios 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
Prana Studios Private Limited has 7 board changes on record since 2001: 4 appointments and 3 cessations. The latest: Dhiren Shantilal Shah was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 29 Oct 2024.
6 earlier events are in the company report.
Frequently asked questions
Prana Studios is currently "Under Liquidation" as per MCA records. The company's assets are being sold to settle outstanding debts owed to creditors. A company under liquidation may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new contracts, and creditors are prioritised in the distribution of proceeds. This is a high-risk status - caution is strongly advised.
Prana Studios is a company under liquidation, formerly operating as a 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 23 February 2001 and is registered under CIN U92199MH2001PTC130974. Caution is advised - the company may not have the legal capacity to fulfil new agreements.
Prana Studios has 4 current directors:
- Arish Murad Fyzee - Director
- Anish Husainali Mulani - Director
- Dhiren Shantilal Shah - Irp/Rp/Liquidator
- Mahesh Ramswaroop Sureka - Irp/Rp/Liquidator
The latest financial statements of Prana Studios on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2018. Its last annual general meeting was held on 01 April 2019. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Prana Studios is U92199MH2001PTC130974. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Prana Studios has open charges of ₹14.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹8 Cr as per latest MCA filings.
Prana Studios has 12 court cases on record: 5 filed by the company and 7 filed against it. 3 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
Prana Studios was incorporated on 23 February 2001. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Prana Studios has 1 deal on record (1 secondary share transfer); the latest was in September 2006.
The peers of Prana Studios by revenue are Global Music Junction Private Limited, Hats Off Productions Limited, BBC Studios India Private Limited, all in the Media and Publishing industry (Film and Content Production, Software Services), with the same principal business activity (motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities).
Dhiren Shantilal Shah was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 29 Oct 2024. Mahesh Ramswaroop Sureka was appointed as Irp/Rp/Liquidator on 13 Feb 2024. Anish Husainali Mulani ceased to be Director on 17 Oct 2019. Prana Studios has 7 board changes on record in total.