Parag Desai

Parag Desai (Born on 3rd November) is the CEO of Universal Communications, one of India’s leading Public Relations and Movie Marketing firms, with specialization in the Entertainment industry. 
Based in Mumbai, Parag Desai started operations in 1993 with corporate communications, with his company later diversifying into television and films. He started his focus on the Entertainment industry with television shows, most of which are landmarks in the history of Indian television such as ‘Close Up Antakshari’, ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’, ‘Khichdi’, ‘Sanjeevani’, ‘Just Mohabbat’, etc.
His exemplary skills in the field of public relations resulted in winning the Best Communications and PR of the Year Award at the Indian Telly Awards in 2003. The year also marks his entry in Bollywood; having designed & implemented the publicity and promotion campaign for the film ‘Oops’.
 
In October 2008, he also signed on Hollywood Studio 20th Century Fox (Fox Star Studios India), undertaking Public Relations for most of their films distributed in India.
Under his leadership, the firm Universal Communications has become known for their expert media relations, widespread national network, corporate and celebrity management, with some of India’s top rated actors and production houses as its clients.
Currently, the company’s portfolio of services include: Public Relations, Celebrity Management, Event Management, Image Management, Crisis and Brand Management services.
In January 2011, Parag Desai was also awarded the Best PRO of the year by Lions Club, Mumbai.
Apart from this he has also recently produced a Marathi film directed by his wife Seemaa Desai, called ‘Aam Bachcha’.
Complete List of Clients
Bollywood Films
* Rascals (July 2011) (Under Production) 
* Rockstar (May 27, 2011) (Under Production) 
* Haunted - 3d (April 15, 2011) (Under Production) 
* Run Bhola Run (February 4, 2011) (Under Production) 
* Phhir (2011) (Completed) 
* Bol Bachchan (2011) (To Go On Floor) 
* Singam Remake (2011) (To Go On Floor) 
* Toonpur Ka Superrhero (December 24, 2010) (Released) 
* No Problem (December 10, 2010) (Released) 
* Golmaal 3 (November 5, 2010) (Released) 
* Hisss (October 22, 2010) (Released) 
* Knock Out (October 15, 2010) (Released) 
* Aakrosh (October 15, 2010) (Released) 
* Khatta Meetha (July 23, 2010) (Released) 
* Shaapit (March 19, 2010) (Released) 
* Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? (March 5, 2010) (Released) 
* Dulha Mil Gaya (January 8, 2010) (Released) 
* Virsa (2010) (Released) 
* Aladin (October 30th, 2010) (Released)
* All The Best (October 16, 2009) (Released) 
* Blue (October 16, 2009) (Released) 
* Fast Forward (September 25, 2009) (Released) 
* Three - Love, Lies, Betrayal (September 3, 2009) (Released) 
* Luck (July 24, 2009) (Released) 
* Ek - The Power Of One (March 27, 2009) (Released) 
* Videsh - Heaven On Earth (March 13, 2009) (Released) 
* Barah Aana (March 13, 2009) (Released) 
* Maharathi (December 5, 2008) (Released) 
* Golmaal Returns (October 29, 2008) (Released) 
* Karzzzz (October 17, 2008) (Released) 
* Kidnap (October 2, 2008) (Released) 
* Krazzy 4 (April 11, 2008) (Released) 
* U Me Aur Hum (April 11, 2008) (Released) 
* Superstar (February 8, 2008) (Released) 
* Jab We Met (October 26, 2007) (Released) 
* Bhool Bhulaiyaa (October 12, 2007) (Released) 
* Dhamaal (September 7, 2007) (Released) 
* Shakalaka Boom Boom (April 6, 2007) (Released) 
* Parzania (January 26, 2007) (Released) 
* Bhagam Bhag (December 22, 2006) (Released) 
* Quest (September 29, 2006) (Released) 
* Dor (September 22, 2006) (Released) 
* Katputtli (August 18, 2006) (Released) 
* Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (July 21, 2006) (Released) 
* Golmaal (July 14, 2006) (Released) 
* Corporate (July 7, 2006) (Released) 
* Tom Dick And Harry (May 12, 2006) (Released) 
* The Film (November 25, 2005) (Released) 
* Hanuman (October 21, 2005) (Released) 
* Yahaan (July 29, 2005) (Released) 
* Fareb (July 8, 2005) (Released) 
* Khamosh - Khauff Ki Raat (April 15, 2005) (Released) 
* Mumbai Xpress (April 15, 2005) (Released) 
* Page 3 (January 21, 2005) (Released) 
* Inteqam (October 29, 2004) (Released) 
* Charas (May 7, 2004) (Released) 
* Sheen (May 7, 2004) (Released) 
* Sssshhh? (October 24, 2003) (Released) 
* Oops? (August 1, 2003) (Released) 
* 88 Antop Hill (June 27, 2003) (Released)
Hollywood Films (20th Century Fox)
* Mirrors
* Max Payne
* The Day the Earth Stood Still
* Australia
* Marley and Me
* Street Kings
* Avatar
* Chronicles of Narnia 3
* Amelia
* Dragonball Evolution
* Ice Age 3
* X Men Origins Wolverine
* Night at the Musuem 2
* Gulliver’s Travels
* Unstoppable
* Date Night
* Knight and Day
* Percy Jackson’s Lightening Thief
* Predators
* The A Team
* Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
* 127 Hours
Celebrity Management
Bollywood
* Amitabh Bachchan (Current)
* Ajay Devgn (Current)
* Sanjay Dutt (Current)
* Celina Jaitly (Current)
* Mugdha Godse (Current)
* Riya Sen (Current)
* Sunidhi Chauhan (Current)
* Kunal Kemmu (Current)
* Celebrity Stylist Aalim (Current)
* Shilpa Shetty
* Shankar Ehsaan Loy
* Anu Malik
* Arshad Warsi
* Tulip Joshi
* Aashish chowdhry
* Pooja Batra
* Shibani Kashyap
* Divya Dutta
* Dino Morea
* Tisca Chopra
* Masumeh Makhija
* Bosco Caeser
* Koel Purie
* Mallika Sherawat 
Television Stars
* Amar Upadhyay
* Nausheen
* Aman Verma
* Shveta Salve
* Swetta Keswani
* Siddharth Kannan
* Manav Gohil
* Kulraaj Randhawa
* Sanjeeda Shaikh and Aamir Ali
* Amit Behl
Production Houses 	Films
Shree Askhtavinayak CineVision Ltd	Golmaal, BhagamBhag, Jab We Met, Superstar, Kidnap, Golmaal Returns, Blue, Maharathi, Luck,Khatta Meetha, Golmaal 3, Run Bhola Run
Devgn Films 	U, Me Aur Hum, All The Best
Eros International 	Aladin, Paathshaala, Toonpur Ka Superhero
T-Series 	Bhool Bhulaiya, Karzzz
Anil Kapoor Productions	No Problem
ASA Films 	1920, Haunted, Shaapit
Sahara Motion Pictures 	Hanuman, Corporate, Page 3, DOR, Yahaan, Mumbai Xpress
K Sera Sera 	Ek- Power of One
Tijori Films 	Oops, Tom Dick Harry
Maruti International 	Dhamaal
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! Television Production Houses!! TV Serials
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| UTV|| Shagun, Shakalaka Boom Boom, Bhabhi
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| Akruti Films || Kangaan, Kora Kagaz
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| Optimistix || Khulja Sim Sim, Kisme Kitna Hai Dum
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| Zee Telefilms|| Close Up Antakshari, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Awaaz
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| BAG Films || KumKum, Siddhanth
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| CineVistaas || Draupadi, Sanjeevani, Shhhh…Koi Hai
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| Contiloe Films|| Great Indian Comedy Show, Yeh Dil Chaahe More
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| DJ’s Creative Unit|| Maan, Just Mohabbat, Life Nahi Hai Laddoo
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| HATS OFF|| Khichadi, Baa Bahu Aur Baby, Behne
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| Siddhant CineVision|| Sarrkkar, Kittu Sub Janti Hain
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| Bhishma International|| Shaktimaan, Aryaman
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| Neela Telefilms || Hum Sab Ek Hain, Meri Biwi Wonderful, Saarthi, Ye Duniya Hain Rangeen, Tarak Mehta Ka Oolta Chasma
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| Cinetek || Karisma Kapur’s serial- KARISHMA
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| Fireworks Productions || Aahat
Events:
	Launch of online ticketing portal www.ticketplease.com by Ajay Devgn (2011) 
	Gold Awards- Dubai-Mauritius-India (2008-2009-2010)
	Launch of Pankaj Dheer’s ABBHINNAY Acting Academy by Akshay Kumar (April 2010)
	Ajay-Atul’s Website launch by Mr. Amitabh Bachchan (Feb 2010)
	Yuvraj Singh launches his merchandise through Dino Morea’s ‘Cool Maal’ (October 2010)
	Indian Telly Awards (2003)
	Film Premieres, Music Launches and Press Conferences