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Ganpat Kothari

Birthplace:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Biography from TheMovieDB

Shri Ganpat Kothari (Chairman-Kothari Group) was born in 1966 at Jasol Barmer, Rajasthan, and educated in Falna, Pali district. In 1984, he moved to Mumbai and in 1989 founded "Kothari Fabtex," expanding the company across India and abroad. Under his leadership, Kothari Fabtex Pvt. Ltd. became a market leader in blouse fabrics, cotton blends, and embroidered dress materials, with a strong domestic and international presence.  In 2008, he entered film production by founding Aantarik Films, debuting with the Marathi film "Valu," which won the Zee Cine Award and earned acclaim at major international festivals including Rotterdam, Warsaw, Karlovy Vary, and Locarno. "Valu" was also considered for an Oscar nomination.  Beyond films, he ventured into real estate with a 300-bungalow project in Jodhpur and expanded into imitation jewellery and trading, establishing branches in Mumbai, Bhiwandi, Pali, and Spain. Ganpat Kothari is a member of IMPPA and Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal, and actively supports various social causes. He emphasizes quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction in all ventures.  He has received many awards, including Times Inspiring Entrepreneur by TOI, Rashtra Bhakt Award by Gen G D Bakshi & Chandra Kumar Bose, Samaj Gaurav Award by Hon. Arif Mohammed Khan (Governor of Kerala), Man of the Year Award for Social Work & Health Awareness by Hon. Shri Ramdas Athawale (Cabinet Minister GOI), Mahavir Sewa Ratan Award by Hon. Gulab Chand Katariya (Governor of Assam), and URJA Award by Dr. Subramanian Swamy (Cabinet Minister GOI). He also received the Film & TV Award in Dubai, IDFL Award in London by Her Highness Asharaje Gaekwad, Best Olive Oil Importer Award, and others.  He founded the Shri Varjudevi Bhanwarlal Kothari Charitable Trust for multiple social initiatives. He was appointed Honorary State Animal Welfare Officer by the Animal Welfare Board of India. He is Chief Founder and Patron of Jain International Trade Organization (JITO), Founder of Falna Jain Sangh Pariwar and Marwar Ekta Parishad, and Founder Member & Trustee of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti.  He served as Former President of Ahimsa Art Gallery, Trustee & Former Treasurer of Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Former Vice President Bharat Jain Mahamandal, Former Treasurer of JITO JATF, Trustee of Acharya Mahapragya School & College, Trustee of JITO Administrative Training Foundation (JATF), Apex Member & Director of Mahaveer International, Vice President of Terapanthi Sabha Mumbai, Vice President of Pali Mandal, State FCI Consultative Committee (Gov of India), and Vice President of Balotra Jasol Pravasi Sangh. He is also Chairman of Dharmyog Foundation and Patron of Jai Hind Sainik Sansthan, Paropkar, Parmarth, and Rambhau Mhlgi.  Shri Ganpat Kothari is widely respected as sociable, knowledgeable, and philanthropic, with a positive outlook on life and a strong commitment to helping others.  TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad

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2008  Valu

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2008  Valu
2025  Match Fixing - The Nation At Stake

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