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Ronnie Screwvala

Ronnie Screwvala is basically the guy who helped shape modern Indian entertainment and entrepreneurship. Starting his journey back in 1981, he became a cable TV pioneer and built UTV Software Communications into a media giant that partnered with heavyweights like News Corp, 20th Century Fox, and Disney. When he sold UTV to Disney in 2012 for a jaw-dropping $1.4 billion, he didn't just pocket the cash and disappear—instead, he doubled down on giving back. Since then, he's been scaling The Swades Foundation to lift rural communities out of poverty, co-founded UpGrad to democratize online education, launched U Sports to grow football and e-sports in India, and made major waves as a startup investor through Unilazer Ventures. Oh, and his accolades? Esquire's 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century, Time 100, Fortune's 25 Most Powerful in Asia—the list goes on. What really sets Screwvala apart is his refusal to stick to one lane. While many producers are content making blockbusters, he's constantly pivoting between philanthropy, tech investments, and entertainment. Through RSVP Movies, he's backed quality content that pushes creative boundaries, proving that a businessman can also be a patron of the arts. His recent moves—like launching a $50 million fund for AI, deeptech, and space-tech startups—show he's not resting on his laurels but actively shaping India's future across multiple sectors. Whether it's through films or social impact, Ronnie's philosophy has always been bigger than just profit.