Ashok Thakeria
Biography
Ashok Thakeria was born on 27 April 1956 in Tanzania. He is a prominent Indian film producer known for his contributions to Bollywood, especially in the comedy genre. He was married to actress Poonam Dhillon from 1988 until their divorce in 1997. They have two children, Anmol Thakeria Dhillon and Paloma Thakeria Dhillon.
Career
Thakeria began his career in film production in the mid-1980s and has been associated with several commercially successful films. He is particularly known for producing comedy films that have appealed to mass audiences.
Some of his notable productions include:
Masti (2004)
Dhamaal (2007)
Double Dhamaal (2011)
Grand Masti (2013)
Total Dhamaal (2019)
He has often collaborated with director Indra Kumar, producing films that combine humor, entertainment, and ensemble casts.
