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{{Short description|Indian Filmaker (Born 1975)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Junaid Memon
| image = File:Zunaid Memon.jpg
| image_size = 150px
| other_names =
| birth_name = Zunaid Memon
| birth_date = 2nd February 1975
| birth_place = [[Bemetara]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| nationality = Indian
| years_active = 1994–Present
| occupation = <br>Owner at [[Green_TV_India|Green TV]]<br>Founder of [[ARDEA Foundation]]<br>Co-Founder of Nomad Films Limited
| spouse =
| children =
}}
'''Junaid Memon''' (born Zunaid Memon) is an Indian Film [[Film producer|Producer]], [[Film director|Director]] and Entrepreneur.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bollyy |first=Team |date=2021-01-29 |title=Zunaid Memon’s three upcoming films in supernatural space |url=https://bollyy.com/zunaid-memons-three-upcoming-films-in-supernatural-space/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=Bollyy |language=en}}</ref> Junaid gained recognition for establishing [[Green TV India|Green TV]] a private [[Agriculture|Agricultural]] and rural knowledge bank" presented through a TV Channel and digital library. Alongside his filmmaking endeavors since 1997, Zunaid is associated with Nomad Films Ltd., engaged in producing feature films, commercials, and documentaries. He founded the nonprofit "[[ARDEA Foundation]]" in 2013, collaborating with [[Green TV India|Green TV]] to promote sustainable agriculture among Indian farmers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=University |first=Shobhit |title=News & Events - Shobhit University |url=https://www.shobhituniversity.ac.in/news-and-event-detail.php?newsid=81 |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=www.shobhituniversity.ac.in |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
Zunaid Memon, an Indian entrepreneur and filmmaker, has made notable contributions across various sectors:

'''Film Production''': Commencing his career in 1997, Memon founded Nomad Films Ltd., a Mumbai-based production company. He ventured into diverse filmmaking roles, producing, scripting, and directing several projects. Noteworthy works include the feature film "[[The Film]]" (2005)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2005-11-25 |title=The Film Review 1.5/5 {{!}} The Film Movie Review {{!}} The Film 2005 Public Review {{!}} Film Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-film/critic-review/the-film-movie-review/ |access-date=2023-08-05 |language=en}}</ref> and Marathi productions like "Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze" (2009) and "''Upside Down'' (2012)."<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-10 |title=Marathi movie goes for Artisan Festival International |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/marathi-movie-goes-for-artisan-festival-international/articleshow/14016817.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-05 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-12 |title=Global wooing |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/global-wooing/articleshow/13599231.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-05 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Memon also ventured into regional cinema, producing the Tamil feature "[[Naan Aval Adhu]]" and the Punjabi film "Yaar Mera Rab Warga."

'''[[Green TV India]]''': Memon's innovative spirit drove him to establish "[[Green TV India|Green TV]]," an unprecedented venture known as the world's sole private "agriculture and rural knowledge bank."<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-10-31 |title=Going green…and how! |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/going-greenand-how/article6552282.ece |access-date=2023-08-05 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is aimed to disseminate vital agricultural information, particularly benefiting rural communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter) |first=Allan Jacob (chief |title=Green TV: India’s only private channel for farmers |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/local-business/green-tv-indias-only-private-channel-for-farmers |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref>

'''[[ARDEA Foundation]]''': In 2013, Memon's commitment to societal advancement led to the foundation of "[[ARDEA Foundation]]," a nonprofit organization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-03 |title=A Glimmer of Hope with Glasgow Climate Change Conference |url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/infotainment/article/a-glimmer-of-hope-with-glasgow-climate-change-conference-23190830 |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> Working in collaboration with "[[Green TV India]]," the foundation focused on fostering sustainable agricultural practices across India, contributing to rural development.

== Early life ==
Zunaid Memon was born into a [[Kutchi Memon]] Muslim family in the village of [[Bemetara]]. His father worked as a Farmers Mandi broker in a neighboring town. Memon excelled academically and gained district-level recognition for participation in school activities, including plays, dance, and singing, earning medals for academic achievements.

Financial constraints led Memon to move to Bombay at 13, where he worked as a street vendor from 1987 to 1993. Despite this, he continued his passion for performing by singing in a local orchestra group, sharing the stage with future industry names like [[Shaan (singer)|Shantanu Mukherjee]] and [[Falguni Pathak]]. This period introduced Memon to the worlds of cinema and advertising, setting the stage for his diverse career path.

== Filmography ==

===Films===
The following is a list of films produced/ co-produced/ Written/ Directed by Memon
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year || Title || Notes
!Ref
|-
|1999 || ''[[Last Train to Mahakali]]'' || Exct. Producer
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|-
|2003 || ''[[Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II]]'' || Original Script
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|-
|2005 || ''[[The Film]]'' || Producer / Director / Writer
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitra |first=Indrani Roy |title=The Film: Laudable effort |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/nov/25film.htm |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=Rediff |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2006|| ''[[Khosla Ka Ghosla]]'' || Exct. Producer
|
|-
|2008 || ''[[Mumbai Cutting]]'' || Co-Producer
|
|-
|2008 || ''[[Naan Aval Adhu]]'' || Co-Producer
|
|-
|2009 || ''Anolkhi Hey Ghar Maze'' || Producer
|
|-
|2012 || ''Upside Down'' || Producer
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|-
|2013 || ''Jatt In Mood'' || Co-Producer
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|-
|2021 || ''Yaar Mera Rab Warga'' || Producer
|
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"
! Year || Title1 || Notes
|-
|1998-1999 || ''Chhota Munh Aur Badi Baat'' || Production Assistant / Actor
|-
|1999-2000 || ''[[Star Bestsellers]]'' || Production Manager / Actor
|-
|2011 || Paradeshadalli Paradata - Zee Kannada || Producer
|-
|2014–2020 || ''Baatein Kheti Ki - [[Green TV India]]'' || Producer
|-
|2016 || ''Found My Mother - Mini Series'' || Producer
|-
|2014 || ''Sadak Chhap - Short Film'' || Producer
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
*[https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1958399/ Junaid Memon] on [[IMDb]]

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