What Hats Off Productions Pvt Ltd - India does

Hats Off Productions Pvt Ltd is an India-based, founder-controlled entertainment production house headquartered in Mumbai with an active, multi-decade catalog spanning Hindi television serials, Gujarati theatrical plays, and Bollywood feature films. The company operates an originator-led, lean-team model (11 employees) in which founders Jamnadas Majethia (JD, actor-producer) and Aatish Kapadia (writer-director) drive virtually all creative output, with production crews and talent assembled on a project basis. Its revenue mix is diversified across three streams: B2B production commissions from major Indian broadcast networks (Star Plus, Sony TV, Zee TV, NDTV Imagine, Sahara TV, 9X, Big Magic); ticket sales from original Gujarati theatrical plays that have toured extensively across India and abroad; and theatrical box-office revenue from Hindi feature films, including the Khichdi franchise. The portfolio centers on comedy and family drama, with recurring IP franchises such as Khichdi, Sarabhai VS Sarabhai, Baa Bahu Aur Baby, and a documented franchise-revival strategy extending legacy titles to new audiences. Business model revenue mechanics include per-project production commissions, ticket-based theatre receipts, and film distribution/licensing, with no public pricing or subscription product offering. The customer base is bifurcated: a small number of large enterprise broadcast clients producing recurring contracts, and a long-tail of theatre and cinema audiences for one-time attendance.

Name

Hats Off Productions Pvt Ltd - India

Legal name

Hats Off Production Pvt Ltd

Website

https://hatsoffproduction.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hats Off Productions is an India-based, founder-controlled entertainment production house producing Hindi TV serials, Gujarati theatrical plays, and Bollywood films for major Indian broadcasters and live audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Scripted TV Series Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scripted Feature Film Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAA), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Hindi TV serials
• Comedy production house
• Family drama content
• Gujarati theatrical plays
• Bollywood film production

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. TV Serial Production and Broadcasting: The company produces Hindi TV serials and sells/broadcasts them through major Indian TV networks including Star Plus, Star One, Sony TV, Zee TV, NDTV Imagine, and Sahara TV. Revenue is generated through production deals with broadcasters.
2. Theatrical Productions: Original Gujarati plays produced and performed live. Revenue generated through ticket sales from performances across India and abroad. Their plays have achieved records with 200-275+ shows per production.
3. Feature Film Production: Production of Hindi films including Khichdi 2 - Mission Panthukistan, with theatrical distribution generating box office revenue. The play 'Aavjo Vhala Fari Malishu' was adapted into the film 'Waqt' starring Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar.
4. Film Adaptation Rights: Successful plays have been adapted into Bollywood films. The play 'Aavjo Vhala Fari Malishu' was adapted into the Hindi film 'Waqt', generating licensing and adaptation revenue.

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Core offering

Hats Off Productions is a Mumbai-based entertainment production house that produces Hindi television serials, Bollywood feature films, and original Gujarati theatrical plays. Its television serials are produced on contract for major Indian broadcast networks including Star Plus, Sony TV, Zee TV, and NDTV Imagine. Feature films are distributed through theatrical channels, while Gujarati plays are staged live across India and internationally with ticketed performances. The company's portfolio is anchored in the comedy and family-drama genres, with iconic franchises such as Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.

Product overview

Hats Off Productions is one of India's oldest production houses specializing in comedy and family drama content. The company operates as a diversified entertainment producer with three main product lines: (1) TV Serials - producing long-running daily soaps, weekly comedies, and family dramas across major Indian channels including Star Plus, Sony TV, Zee TV, NDTV Imagine, and Big Magic; (2) Feature Films - producing theatrical films including the successful Khichdi franchise; (3) Theatrical Plays - producing Gujarati stage plays that have achieved remarkable success with several reaching 200+ performances. The portfolio includes iconic comedy brands like Khichdi and Sarabhai VS Sarabhai, family dramas like Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, and social dramas addressing contemporary issues. The company was founded by Jamnadas Majethia (JD) and Aatish Kapadia, who serve as producer-actor and writer-director respectively.

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Products and services

• Khichdi Classic Indian comedy TV series following the misadventures of a dysfunctional joint family that wants to separate but cannot due to property disputes; targeted at family audiences on Star Plus.
• Sarabhai VS Sarabhai Comedy series depicting class conflict between an upper-class Gujarati family and their middle-class daughter-in-law in South Mumbai; originally aired on Star One and targeted at family audiences.
• Baa Bahoo Aur Baby Long-running family drama following the Thakker family in Parle East, Mumbai, with 501 episodes showcasing daily life and relationships; aired on Star Plus.
• Pushpa Impossible Comedy-drama about Pushpa Patel, a middle-aged Gujarati woman who returns to school at age 42 to become an entrepreneur and inspire others; aired on Indian television.
• Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi, Naye Kissey Contemporary family drama representing middle-class Indian families fighting daily battles with wit, humor, positivity, and family values; aired on Indian television.
• Happy Family Conditions Apply Light-hearted comedy about Dholakias, a four-generation joint family in Mumbai with unique quirks landing them in hilarious situations; aired on Indian television.
• Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai Drama inspired by Gujarati novel Ek Daal Meeti by Dhiruben Patel, following Nandini who refuses dowry and stands against patriarchal traditions; aired on Indian television.
• Janani Drama about widowed Savita who must travel between her sons' homes and discovers independence while learning the true nature of her family; aired on Indian television.
• Bhakharwadi TV comedy series about a 100-year-old sweet shop in Pune, exploring the clash between traditional and modern values; aired on Indian television.
• Khichdi The Movie Feature film following Hansa and Himanshu's family as they try to create a dramatic love story with absurd complications and mishaps; theatrical cinema release.
• Khichdi 2: Mission Panthukistan Second Khichdi film where the Parekh family embarks on a secret mission to Panthukistan to kidnap the King and rescue an imprisoned Indian nuclear scientist; theatrical release.
• Ek Bijane Gamta Rahiye Gujarati theatrical play about a middle-aged man who sacrifices his enjoyment to raise his children after his wife's death, later finding love again; achieved a record 275 live shows.
• Aavjo Vhala Fari Malishu Gujarati play about a protective father Ishwarlal who teaches his irresponsible son Bobby life lessons; performed 240+ live shows and adapted into the Hindi film Waqt.
• Thank You Kokila Social-fantasy Gujarati theatrical play in which an arrogant businessman Antitragi is punished to become a woman and learns the value of family and love; performed live in India and abroad.

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