Junaid Memon

Junaid Memon (born Zunaid Memon) is an Indian film producer and director. He is the founder of Nomad Films Ltd., which produces feature films, commercials, and documentaries. He founded the non-profits ARDEA Foundation and Green TV India, to promote sustainable agriculture among Indian farmers.

Junaid Memon
Born
Zunaid Memon

2nd February
Bemetara
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)
Owner at Green TV
Founder of ARDEA Foundation
Co-Founder of Nomad Films Limited
Years active1994 – present

Career

In 1997, Zunaid founded Nomad Films Ltd., a production company based in Mumbai. His work spans feature films, TV commercials, agriculture advocacy and documentaries. Notable projects include the feature filmThe Film (2005)[1] and Marathi productions like "Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze" (2009) and "Upside Down (2012).[2][3] Memon also produced the Tamil feature "Naan Aval Adhu" and the Punjabi film "Yaar Mera Rab Warga."

Environmental Initiatives

Zunaid's commitment to environmental issues led him to establish the ARDEA Foundation, a nonprofit organization.[4] in 2013. The foundation focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural practices and rural development in India. In 2014, he launched Green TV India,the country's first private agricultural TV channel aimed at disseminating knowledge and best practices to farmers and rural communities [5][6] The group works to disseminate agricultural information to benefit rural communities.[7]

The ARDEA Foundation has initiated various projects, including the "11 Days For Earth’s Healing" campaign, which aims to raise environmental awareness and promote ecological conservation globally. Zunaid's vision is to leverage his background in media and communication to foster a deeper connection between people and the environment [8]

Working in collaboration with Green TV India, the foundation works to promote sustainable agricultural practices in India, to contributed to rural development.

The group works to disseminate agricultural information to benefit rural communities.[9]

Filmography

Films
YearTitleNotes
1999Last Train to MahakaliExct. Producer
2003Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part IIOriginal Script
2005The FilmProducer / Director / Writer

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2006Khosla Ka GhoslaExct. Producer
2008Mumbai CuttingCo-Producer
2008Naan Aval AdhuCo-Producer
2009Anolkhi Hey Ghar MazeProducer[2]
2012Upside DownProducer
2013Jatt In MoodCo-Producer
2021Yaar Mera Rab WargaProducer
2024JoramFilm Finance & Production Counsel

Television
YearTitle1Notes
1998-1999Chhota Munh Aur Badi BaatProduction Assistant / Actor
1999-2000Star BestsellersProduction Manager / Actor
2011Paradeshadalli Paradata - Zee KannadaProducer
2014–2020Baatein Kheti Ki - Green TV IndiaProducer
2016Found My Mother - Mini SeriesProducer
2014Sadak Chhap - Short FilmProducer

References
  1. Hungama, Bollywood (25 November 2005). "The Film Review 1.5/5 | The Film Movie Review | The Film 2005 Public Review | Film Review". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  2. "Marathi movie goes for Artisan Festival International". The Times of India. 10 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  3. "Global wooing". The Times of India. 12 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  4. Memon, Junaid (3 September 2021). "A Glimmer of Hope with Glasgow Climate Change Conference" (Press release). Retrieved 5 August 2023 – via Mid-day.
  5. "Going green…and how!". The Hindu. 31 October 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  6. University, Shobhit. "News & Events - Shobhit University". www.shobhituniversity.ac.in. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  7. Jacob, Allan. "Green TV: India's only private channel for farmers". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  8. [oai_citation:5,Founding Members - ARDEA Foundation - Protecting The Environment - Save The Future](https://ardeaf.org/founding-members/) [oai_citation:6,Zunaid Memon - ARDEA Foundation](https://ardeaf.org/founding-members/zunaid-memon/)
  9. Jacob, Allan. "Green TV: India's only private channel for farmers". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  10. Mitra, Indrani Roy. "The Film: Laudable effort". Rediff. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
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