Our Team
The Team Behind the Show!
Our Team Comprises of Esteemed members of Film and TV Industries who have significant contributions over the years. These hand picked people have banded together to make this night unforgettable
Mr. Ayub Khan
Producer, Director & Distributor
Founder & Festival Organiser
Mr. AYUB KHAN is an award winning director , he got many awards for his short film “Family first”, he has started his journey as an Exhibitor in 1981 with a Movie ‘Naseeb’ , the film was a big hit because of its Grand Star cast. He kept on working as an Exhibitor for some time and was a part of many big Movies like Kranti, Silsila, and Nikah. In1985 he started working as a Distributor with the movie ‘Triveni’ starring Raj Babbar, Rati Agnihotri, Suresh Oberoi and Shakti Kapoor. In 1988 he enterd into the field of Direction, where he got a chance to work with Gulzar Shahab in the movie ‘Leebas’ and then TV show ‘Mirza Galib’ His hard work in the early stages of his career showcased his talent on some very hit projects during the year 1990-2000 like; ‘Apradhinee’ with Mr Vinod Sharma as Producer / Director and Star Actress Ranjeeta (known for Laila-Majnu) in a double role. Mr.khan also associated with , Zee TV show ‘Banegi Apni Baat,’ Interestingly, R Madhavan made his debut in the film industry with this show. After this he work in the movie Titled “Andha Inteqam” and “Zameer ki Awaz” both with Mr Swaroop Kumar. ‘Agni Morcha,’ which starred legendary actors like Dharmendra, In the year 2000, he made movies like “Jahan tum le Chalo” – as Production designer, “Be-lagaam” – As Story & Executive Producer, “Mussa – The Most Wanted” – as Creative Director…..
Sayeed Ahmad
Director, Square Group
The Organiser
Sayeed Ahmad serves as the director of ALISEMED PHARMA Pvt Ltd and THE SQUARE GROUP, which is a conglomerate involved in property and construction. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he actively engages in the fields of lecturing and entertainment. Sayeed Ahmad is also affiliated with SKY ENTERTAINMENT and holds the position of Director at SKY NEWS INDIA, a company renowned for its YouTube program “AAP SE AAP TAK.” Known for his visionary approach and simplicity, Sayeed Ahmad has been leading SKY NEWS INDIA since its establishment in 2016. Notably, he is poised to explore film production under the SKY ENTERTAINMENT banner. His varied interests and contributions portray him as a dynamic and versatile individual with roots in Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Parag Chhapekar
Film Critic
Festival Director
Parag Chhapekar has worked in the Entertainment industry for 22 years. During his tenure so far, Parag has literally interviewed every Leading Actor & Actress of the Hindi Film industry and has been honored with several awards. His popular show on Live India and TV 18 , “Parag Dil Se” too raked in good TRPs prior to his several other shows, all being a Hit in the respective channels. Launched many shows like cinema a to zee on zee parag dil se ,mirch masala on star. He has done theater for many years in indore ,delhi and mumbai. Parag many times served as jury for national award and indian film panorama iffi. He was in core commitee of Ladh international film festival and lonavala film festival . He directed many short films for Zee media.
Event Team
Saikat Das
Director & Singer
Creative director
Saikat is a versatile figure in the entertainment industry, excelling as a filmmaker, music composer, actor, singer, and the Director of the Indian International Short Film Festival Awards and Global Independent Film Festival of India in Kolkata. He has also showcased his talents in journalism, serving as a news anchor and reporter for platforms like Doordarshan and CTVN’s ‘WORLD NEWS.’ Saikat’s on-stage charisma shines through numerous performances, and as a lyricist, he has penned soulful tracks for films and albums. His proficiency extends to video editing and graphics. Starting his filmmaking journey in 2006, Saikat gained recognition with the film “…ebong Amra(..and we the people)” in 2016, earning praise from critics worldwide and garnering numerous nominations and awards. Since then, he has directed 35 short films, 3 documentaries, and over 50 music videos, accumulating more than 200 international and national awards for his diverse body of work.
Brijesh Gurnani
Film Festival Coordinator
Film Festival Coordinator
I have been into films for the last 22 years. For the last 10 years I have been into film festivals working as a festival facilitator/ Curator. I started into films as a publicity designer, which I did almost 12 years. So far, I have placed many Indian films Including Hindi and Regional cinema at various reputed film festivals. For the last four years we have been screening Indian content in Cannes market so that the filmmakers can exhibit their talent on global platform.
Simran Ahuja
Event host, Anchor
Event Host
We are delighted to have the esteemed Ms. Simran Ahuja as our hostess for the Cine Dreams International Film Festival. A multifaceted talent, Simran is celebrated as Ms. India, an accomplished actress, and a renowned TV host. Her charisma and presence as a celebrity emcee have graced numerous prestigious events.
Simran is also an accomplished author and holds a Doctorate in Naturopathy. As the Wellness Brand Ambassador for Fazlani Natures Nest, she champions holistic health and well-being.
Join us in welcoming Ms. Simran Ahuja, whose vibrant personality and diverse expertise promise to make our festival an unforgettable experience.
Himanshu Jhunjhunwala
Dwaper Promoters
Media Head
Ekta Jain
Dwaper Promoters
Publisher
P.R.O (Print Media)
Indra Mohan Pannu
Senior Journalist
Website & Publicity Design
ravnskill.in
Development and Marketing Agency
Screening
27th - 29th May 2025
Venue
PVR, Juhu
Award Ceremony