Nivedita Basu

Indian television producer

Nivedita Basu

निवेदिता बासु

Basu at Lakme Fashion Week

Born|

Nivedita Basu

(1978-05-04) 4 May 1978 (age 46)

New Delhi, India

Education| Masters in Mass Communication
Alma mater| Symbiosis International University
Occupation|

* Director, Creative Director, Writer, Content Creator and Producer

Years active| 2000-present
Organization(s)| Balaji Telefilms, Atrangii
Known for| Creative direction and film production
Notable work| 24 (Indian TV series)
Spouse|

Yadunath Bhargavan

(m. 2007)​

Children|

* Oyshee, Illisha

(daughters)
Parents|

* Prateek Basu (father)
* Rita Basu (mother)

Relatives| Sonali Basu Tyagi (sister)
Website| https://niveditabasu.com/

Nivedita Basu is an Indian television producer, director, and creative leader who served as the vice president of content and business alliances at Atrangii, Ullu and Hari Om. Previously she was the creative director at Balaji Telefilms. Nivedita turned producer in 2015 and owns a celebrity cricket team (Kolkata Baabu Moshayes) on the television reality show Box Cricket League.

## Early life

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Basu was born in New Delhi. Her father, Prateek Basu was an ex-Army officer and mother Rita Basu is a national-level Table Tennis and handball player. She has an elder sister, Sonali Basu Tyagi.[1][2]

## Personal life

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She married lawyer Yadunath Bhargavan Karimbil on 11 November 2007 in Kerala, India. They have two daughters, Oyshee and Illisha.[3][4][5][6][7]

## Career

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Basu joined Balaji Telefilms in 2000.[8] By 2004, she was a deputy creative director,[9][10] and she became Ekta Kapoor's second, determining the fates of the characters of soaps Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.[8] She also worked on the series Hum Paanch,[11] Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Kavyanjali, Kkusum, Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa, Kutumb, Kasturi Kahiin to Hoga, Karam Apnaa Apnaa, Kasamh Se, Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Saheli, Kohi Apna Sa, Kesar, Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kahi To Milenge, Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, K. Street Pali Hill, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Kammal, Khwaish and many others.[12][13][3][14]

Basu quit Balaji in January 2009 as a part of that production house's restructuring efforts.[11][14] She joined Colosceum Media as vice president for scripted programming.[15]

Basu also worked as a Creative Director on 24, a 24-episode series in Hindi, which is the Indian version of the American TV series of the same name. She then worked as a Creative Director on The Bachelorette India - Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika, the Indian version of the hit series The Bachelorette.[14]

In 2015, Basu established her own production house named House of Originals and has produced few new shows for prime TV channels. She also launched her celebrity cricket team Kolkata Baabu Moshayes.[16][17][3][14][18][19]

In 2015, Basu had signed Amrita Rao and Deepti Naval for her TV series titled Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai.[20][21] In 2018, Basu started an NGO, Pehla Kadam For Girl Child Welfare.[22]

In 2021, Basu appointed as head of content and acquisition of biggbang amusement and In March 2022, she joined Atrangii \- Dekhte Raho Hindi GEC and OTT as the head of content strategy and business alliances, along with her roles at Ullu and Hari Om, and she is set to resign in October 2024. [23][14][24][25][26]

## Filmography

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Year  | Serials  | Designation  | Remarks

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|
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1995-2006  | Hum Paanch | Creative Director  | \-
2000-2008  | Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii | Creative Director  | \-
2000-2008  | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Creative Director  | \-
2000-2008  | Ghar Ek Mandir | Creative Director  | \-
2001-2008  | Kasautii Zindagii Kay | Creative Director  | \-
2001-2005  | Kkusum | Creative Director  | \-
2001-2004  | Kaahin Kissii Roz | Creative Director  | \-
2001-2003  | Kohi Apna Sa | Creative Director  | \-
2001-2003  | Kutumb | Creative Director  | \-
2001-2002  | Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii | Creative Director  | \-
2002-2004  | Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat | Creative Director  | \-
2002-2003  | Kammal | Creative Director  | \-
2002-2003  | Kahi To Milenge | Creative Director  | \-
2002  | Kuchh Jhuki Palkain | Creative Director  | \-
2003-2007  | Kahiin to Hoga | Creative Director  | \-
2003-2005  | Kkoi Dil Mein Hai | Creative Director  | \-
2003-2005  | Kahani Terrii Merrii | Creative Director  | \-
2003  | Kucch To Hai | Music Supervisor  | Music Supervisor
2004-2007  | Kesar | Creative Director  | \-
2004-2005  | Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi | Creative Director  | \-
2004-2006  | K. Street Pali Hill | Creative Director  | \-
2004  | Kyaa Kahein | Creative Director  | \-
2004  | Kkehna Hai Kuch Mujhko | Creative Director  | \-
2004  | Karma | Creative Director  | \-
2004  | Krishna Cottage | Music Supervisor  | Music Supervisor
2005-2006  | Kkavyanjali | Creative Director  | \-
2005-2006  | Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai | Creative Director  | \-
2005  | Koi Aap Sa | Music Supervisor  | Music Supervisor
2005  | Kyaa Kool Hai Hum | Music Supervisor  | Music Supervisor
2006-2009  | Kasamh Se | Creative Director  | \-
2006-2009  | Karam Apnaa Apnaa | Creative Director  | \-
2006-2007  | Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa | Creative Director  | \-
2007-2008  | Kayamath | Creative Director  | \-
2007-2008  | Kya Dill Mein Hai | Creative Director  | \-
2007-2008  | Kahe Naa Kahe | Creative Director  | \-
2007-2008  | Kuchh Is Tara | Creative Director  | \-
2007-2008  | Kasturi | Creative Director  | \-
2007-2008  | Khwaish | Creative Director  | \-
2007  | Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan | Creative Director  | \-
2008  | C Kkompany | Music Supervisor  | Music Supervisor
2008  | Kartika | Creative Director  | \-
2008  | Kaun Jeetega Bollywood Ka Ticket | Creative Director  | \-
2008  | Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki | Creative Director  | \-
2008-2010  | Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil | Creative Director  | \-
2008-2010  | Tujh Sang Preet Lagai Sajna | Creative Director  | \-
2009-2010  | Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai | Creative Director  | \-
2009-2011  | Kitani Mohabbat Hai | Creative Director  | \-
2009-2010  | Pyaar Ka Bandhan | Creative Director  | \-
2010-2011  | Tere Liye | Creative Director  | \-
2011-2013  | Parichay : Nayee Zindagi Kay Sapno Ka | Creative Director  | \-
2013  | The Bachelorette India | Creative Director  |
2013  | 24 | Creative Director  | \-
2014-2015  | Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar | Writer  | \-
2015-2017  | Kalash - Ek Vishwaas | Creative Director  | \-
2015-2016  | Gumrah End of Innocence | Creative Director  | \-
2015  | Kuch Toh Hai Tere Mere Darmiyaan | Creative Director  | \-
2015  | Tujh Se Hee Raabta | Director  | \-
2016  | Meri Awaaz Hi Pehchaan Hai | Producer  | House of Originals
2017  | Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi | Producer  | House of Originals
2020  | Nikle toh Nikal logey  | Producer  | song for zee music
2020  | Ashuddhi | Producer  | Mini Series
2020  | Operation Parindey | Showrunner  | Released on ZEE5
2021  | Tandoor [27] | Director, Producer  | MX Player

Ullu App

## References

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1. ^ "Nivedita Basu - Indian television producer". niveditabasu.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
2. ^ "Nivedita Basu | Josh Talks". www.joshtalks.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
3. ^ a b c "TV producer Nivedita Basu becomes mother of a baby girl". India Today. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
4. ^ "Nivedita Basu to deliver next month, says she always wanted her daughter to have a sibling". The Times of India. 6 November 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
5. ^ "Wedding bells for Nivedita!". www.tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
6. ^ SHYAM, KAVITA (30 October 2007). "Wedding Belle". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
7. ^ Bollyy, Team. "Nivedita Basu's birthday bash for her daughters was a rocking affair!". bollyy.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
8. ^ a b Rastogi, Tavishi Paitandy (7 January 2008). "Saas, bahu and TRPs". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
9. ^ "Interview with Balaji deputy creative director Nivedita Basu". Indiantelevision.com. 17 September 2004.
10. ^ Mulchandani, Amrita (26 February 2008). "Dime-a-dozen replacements!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
11. ^ a b "Nivedita is no more with Ekta Kapoor". The Times of India. 23 January 2009. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
12. ^ "Nivedita Basu ends her affair with Ekta". Hindustan Times. 19 January 2009. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
13. ^ "Nivedita Basu's journey from Balaji Telefilms to her own production house". Indian Television. 5 March 2020.
14. ^ a b c d e "Nivedita Basu QUITS As The Vice President Of Atrangii Ullu - Exclusive". Times Now. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
15. ^ "Balaji's Nivedita Basu joins Colosceum as VP – scripted programming". Business of Cinema. 3 March 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
16. ^ Team, Tellychakkar. "Nivedita Basu turns Producer with &TV show". Tellychakkar.com.
17. ^ Rajesh, Srividya (19 October 2015). "Nivedita Basu turns Producer with &TV show". Tellychakkar. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
18. ^ "Kolkata Baabu Moshay's Indore trip was a rocking affair!". The Times of India. 19 January 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
19. ^ INDIA, THE HANS (7 March 2016). "Kolkata Baabu moshayes women's day feature". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
20. ^ "Amrita Rao all set for her TV debut". The Times of India. 8 January 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
21. ^ "Weepy, oppressed women on screen, paid more than men off it - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
22. ^ "Nivedita Basu's Pehla Kadam Collaborates With Ashish Rai's AR Mrs. India 2019 As NGO Partner!". SpotboyE.
23. ^ "Ullu appoints Nivedita Basu as head of content strategy & business alliances". indiantelevision.
24. ^ "Atrangii OTT and TV elevates Nivedita Basu to vice president content and business alliances show". financialexpress. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
25. ^ "Nivedita Basu to Head content and acquisition with Biiggbang Amusement". indiantelevision.
26. ^ "Nivedita Basu joins Biiggbang Amusement | Digital". Campaign India. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
27. ^ "Rashami Desai on Digital Debut in 'Tandoor': It Breaks Away from My Regular TV Work". News18. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.

## External links

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* Official website

* Nivedita Basu at IMDb

*[m.]: married