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{{short description|Indian film director and producer}}
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{{Infobox person
|name = Vinay Sapru
|image = Vinay Sapru (1).jpg
|birth_date =
|birth_place =
|occupation = Director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, television host
|parents =
|spouse =
|nationality = Indian
|yearsactive = 1995–present
|website ={{URL|http://www.raoandsapru.in/}}
}}

'''Vinay Sapru''' is an Indian feature film, ad film and corporate films director. He runs a film production company known as Rao & Sapru, with his business partner [[Radhika Rao (director)|Radhika Rao]]. <ref name="Website">{{cite web|url=http://www.radhikaraoandvinaysapru.com|title=Rao & Sapru Films}}</ref>
Sapru directs movies and has a record of delivering different music videos.<ref>{{cite web | title=Loved Salman Khan's Sexy Red-Heart Embossed Goggles In Dabangg? Here's The Real Story Behind Them - EXCLUSIVE | url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/loved-salman-khan-s-sexy-red-heart-embossed-goggles-in-dabangg-here-s-the-real-story-behind-them-exclusive/607bed33d4cc3c3cc4f27c36 | ref={{sfnref | Spotboye.com | 2021 }} | website=spotboye.com}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | title=Director Vinay Sapru Reveals The Fascinating Tale Of How Salman Khan Came On-Board For Lucky: No Time For Love – EXCLUSIVE | url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/director-vinay-sapru-reveals-the-fascinating-tale-of-how-salman-khan-came-on-board-for-lucky-no-time-for-love-exclusive/6076fb24ca61975be49ca7a8 | ref={{sfnref | Spotboye.com | 2021 }} | website=spotboye.com}}</ref>

==Early life==
Sapru teamed up with [[Radhika Rao (director)|Radhika Rao]], with whom he started a production house where he produced and directed movies, ad films, movie songs and live shows. Sapru's work is inspired by fables have a distinct Disney quality and feel to them; [[Lucky: No Time for Love]] was shot in [[Saint Petersburg]]. [[I Love NY]] in one of the five boroughs of [[New York City]] - [[Manhattan]] and [[Sanam Teri Kasam (2016 film)|Sanam Teri Kasam]] in the city of [[Mumbai]] and [[Johannesburg]] .<ref name="Vinay Sapru">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/index/id/8216%27|title=Sanam Teri Kasam |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] }}{{dead link|date=July 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | title=Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao on their videos 'Lut gaye' & 'Dil hai deewana' | url=https://www.glamsham.com/bollywood/news/vinay-sapru-and-radhika-rao-on-their-videos-lut-gaye-and-dil-hai-deewana | ref={{sfnref | glamsham.com | 2021 }} |website=glamsham.com}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | title=Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao on their videos 'Lut gaye' and 'Dil hai deewana' | url=https://www.socialnews.com/2021/04/24/vinay-sapru-and-radhika-rao-on-their-videos-lut-gaye-and-dil-hai-deewana/ | ref={{sfnref | Socialnews.com | 2021 }} |website=socialnews.com}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | title=Director Vinay Sapru Shares Details Of His And Radhika Rao's Upcoming Directorial With Bhushan Kumar- EXCLUSIVE | url=https://in.style.yahoo.com/director-vinay-sapru-shares-details-063503540.html?guccounter=1 | ref={{sfnref | in.style.yahoo.com | 2021 }} | website=in.style.yahoo.com}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | title=Director Vinay Sapru Shares Details Of His And Radhika Rao's Upcoming Directorial With Bhushan Kumar- EXCLUSIVE | url=https://www.spotboye.com/amp/bollywood/news/director-vinay-sapru-shares-details-of-his-and-radhika-rao-s-upcoming-directorial-with-bhushan-kumar-exclusive/6086ac6f7ffe97055c2b4db9 | ref={{sfnref | Spotboye.com | 2021 }} | website=spotboye.com}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web | title='Lucky: No Time for Love' director Vinay Sapru: Not everybody gets Salman Khan to star in their first movie | website=timesofindia.com | date=May 3, 2021 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lucky-no-time-for-love-director-vinay-sapru-not-everybody-gets-salman-khan-to-star-in-their-first-movie/articleshow/82354678.cms | access-date=May 3, 2021}}</ref>

[[File:Vinay Sapru & Radhika Rao.jpg|thumb|Vinay Sapru & Radhika Rao]]
[[File:DSC 9712 (1).jpg|thumb|Radhika Rao, Vinay Sapru]]

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
!Songs
!Singer
!Award
!Year
!Notes
|-
|Kinna Sona
|Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
|
|1998
|Director & Producer
|-
|Gabbar Mix
|Bali BhramBhatt
|Channel V Award - Best Director
|1998
|Director & Producer
|-
|Jhoot Bole Kauwa Kate
|Shiamak Davar
|
|1998
|Director & Producer
|-
|Gud Naal Ishq Mitha
|[[Malkit Singh]] & Bally Sagoo
|
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi
|Falguni Pathak
|Screen Videocon Award - Best Director
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Yaad Piya Ki aane Lagi
|Falguni Pathak
|Zee Music Award - Best Director
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Yaad Piya Ki aane Lagi
|Falguni Pathak
|RAPA Award - Best Director
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Sach Bolta Hu Main
|[[Pankaj Udhas]]
|
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Janam Samjha Karo
|[[Asha Bhosle]]
|
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Maine Payal Hai Chankai
|Falguni Pathak
|MTV Music Video Award - Best Director
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Maine Payal Hai Chankai
|Falguni Pathak
|Zee Music Award - Best Director
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Maine Payal Hai Chankai
|Falguni Pathak
|RAPA Award - Best Director
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Parde Main Rehane Do
|Asha Bhosle & Biddu
|
|2000
|Director & Producer
|-
|Dhua Dhua
|[[Anu Malik]]
|
|2000
|Director & Producer
|-
|Dil Kahin Hosh Kahin
|Jagjit Singh & Asha Bhosle
|
|2000
|Director & Producer
|-
|Meri Chunar Ud Ud Jaye
|Falguni Pathak
|
|2000
|Director & Producer
|-
|Woh Chali Woh Chali
|[[Bombay Vikings|Bombay Viking]]
|
|2000
|Director & Producer
|-
|Chandi Jaisa Rang Hai Tera
|Pankaj Udhas
|
|2001
|Director & Producer
|-
|Kahin Kahin Se Har Chehra
|Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Jagjit Singh
|
|2001
|Director & Producer
|-
|Angels Eyes
|Bombay Viking
|
|2001
|Director & Producer
|-
|Ahista Kijiye Baatien
|Pankaj Udhas
|
|2002
|Director & Producer
|-
|O Piya
|[[Falguni Pathak]]
|
|2002
|Director & Producer
|-
|Shake It Daddy (Nahi Nahi)
|Dj Aqeel
|
|2002
|Director & Producer
|-
|Jaaneman
|Pankaj Udhas
|
|2002
|Director & Producer
|-
|Kaliyon Ka Chaman (Remix)
|Lata Mangeshkar & [[Bappi Lahiri]]
|
|2002
|Director & Producer
|-
|Kaanta Laga (Remix)
|Lata Mangeshkar
|MTV Music Video Award - Best Director
|2002
|Director & Producer
|-
|Chadti Jawani Ketchup Mix
|[[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|
|2004
|Director & Producer
|-
|Tu Tu Hai Wohi
|Dj Aqeel
|
|2004
|Director & Producer
|-
|Hey Ram
|Jagjit Singh
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|Ek Bus Tu Hi Nahi
|Abida Parveen
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|Dasht-E-Veeran Hain
|Gulam Ali
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|Jawab Jinka Nahi
|Jagjit Singh
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|[[Leja Leja Re]]
|Ustad Sultan Khan & [[Shreya Ghoshal|Shreya Ghosal]]
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|Billo
|Ustad Sultan Khan & [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|Mahiya
|[[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|[[Pehla Nasha]]
|[[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|I Know What You Know Baby
|[[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
|
|2012
|Director & Producer
|-
|Jaagi Hoon Main Nindiya Se
|Sanchita
|
|2009
|Director & Producer
|-
|Mera Babu Chhail Chhabila
|Sophie Chaudhary
|
|2007
|Director & Producer
|-
|Leena & Chuk Chuk Mix
|Harry Anand
|
|2009
|Director & Producer
|-
|Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai
|Sansara
|
|2007
|Director & Producer
|-
|Gud Naal Ishq Meetha
|Malkit Singh & Bally Sagoo
|
|1997
|Director & Producer
|-
|Tera Chehra Hai Aaina Jaisa
|Jagjit Singh
|
|2005
|Director & Producer
|-
|Nabi Buba Nabi
|Daler Mehndi
|
|2001
|Director & Producer
|-
|Shama Jalaye Rakhna
|Bhupinder & Mitali
|
|2001
|Director & Producer
|-
|Rouge
|Eh Paapi
|
|2008
|Director & Producer
|-
|Jaise Sooraj Ki Garmi
|[[Anup Jalota]]
|
|2007
|Director & Producer
|-
|Shehri Babu
|Harry Anand
|
|2003
|Director & Producer
|-
|Tere Hothon Ko Salam
|Ashok Khosla
|
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Chaandi Jaisa Rang
|Pankaj Udhas
|
|1999
|Director & Producer
|-
|Oh Saahiba
|Pankaj Udhas
|
|2000
|Director & Producer
|-
|[[Leja Leja Re|Leja Re]]
|Dhvani Bhanushali
|
|2018
|Director & Producer
|-
|Main Teri Hoon
|[[Dhvani Bhanushali]]
|
|2018
|Director & Producer
|-
|[[Vaaste (song)|Vaaste]]
|Dhvani Bhanushali & [[Nikhil D'Souza|Nikhil Dsouza]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Enni Soni & Crazy Habibi (songs)
|[[Guru Randhawa]], [[Tulsi Kumar]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Wah Wai Wahh & Nikle Current (songs)
|[[Neeti Mohan]], [[Sukh-E]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|She Don't Know & Akh Lad Jaave (songs)
|[[Dhvani Bhanushali]], [[Millind Gaba]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Mere Naina Vich & Rehne De (songs)
|[[Navraj Hans]] [[Yuvraj Hans]] [[Hans Raj Hans|Hansraj Hans]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Photo & Main Teri Rani (songs)
|Karan Sehmbi Shipra Goel
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Laung Laachi & Sheesha (songs)
|[[Ranjit Bawa]] [[Harshdeep Kaur]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Chan Kittha & Mere Sohneya (songs)
|[[Akhil Sachdeva]] Kaur B
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|[[Baby Doll (Kanika Kapoor song)|Baby Doll]] & Chittiyan Kalaiyan (songs)
|[[Meet Bros]], [[Jonita Gandhi]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Teri Lor Nahi & Zindagi Mein Kabhi (songs)
|Inder Chaihal [[Asees Kaur]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Roi Na & Maahi Ve (songs)
|[[Kanika Kapoor]] [[Ninja]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Chahtaan & Dard(songs)
|[[Jordan Sandhu]] [[Palak Muchhal]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi(Song Recreated)
|[[Neha Kakkar]]
|
|2019
|Director & Producer
|-
|Mere Anagne Mein (Song Recreated)
|[[Neha Kakkar]]
|
|2020
|Director & Producer
|-
|Teri Aankhon Mein
|[[Neha Kakkar]] Darshan Rawal
|
|2020
|Director & Producer
|-
|Beshram Bewaffa
|[[B Praak]] Jaani
|
|2020
|Director & Producer
|-
|Nayan Ne Bandh Rakhi (Song Recreated)
|[[Dhvani Bhanushali]] [[Jubin Nautiyal]]
|
|2020
|Director & Producer
|-
|Lut Gaye
|[[Emraan Hashmi]] [[Jubin Nautiyal]]
|
|2021
|Director & Producer
|-
|Dil Hai Deewana
|[[Arjun Kapoor]] [[Rakul Preet Singh]] [[Darshan Raval]]
|
|2021
|Director & Producer
|}

===Filmography / Feature Films - Actor/Director===
[[File:JPG 1304 03 (2).jpg|thumb|Vinay Sapru, Kangana Ranaut]]
Filmography / Feature Films /Actor/ Director

===As Actor===
{| class="wikitable"
!Movie
!Year
!Character
!Notes
|-
|[[Karan (1994 film)|''Karan'' (1994 film)]]
|Rowspan="4"|1994
|Anil Rastogi
|
|-
|[[Andaz (1994 film)|''Andaz'' (1994 film)]]
|Govind, School Student
|
|-
|''[[Anth]]''
|Raja
|
|-
|[[Mohra]]
|Tony
|
|-
|''[[Andolan (1995 film)|Andolan]]''
|1995
|Ashraf, College Student
|
|-
| ''[[Krishna (1996 Hindi film)|Krishna]]''
|1996
| Karan, Fraud Husband
|
|-
|}

===Writer and Director===
{| class="wikitable"
!Movie
!Year
!Notes
|-
|[[Lucky: No Time for Love]]
|2005
|Writer & Director
|-
|rowspan=2|[[Dabangg]]
|2010
|Song Director ([[Tere Mast Mast Do Nain]])
|-
|2010
|Song Director (Chori Kiya Re Jiya)
|-
|rowspan=2|[[Dabangg 2]]
|2012
|Song Director (Dagabaaz Re)
|-
|2012
|Song Director (Saason Ne)
|-
|[[Ramaiya Vastavaiya]]
|2012
|Song Director (Rang Jo Lagyo)
|-
|[[Jai Ho (film)|Jai Ho]]
|2014
|Song Director (Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge)
|-
|[[Jai Ho (film)|Jai Ho]]
|2014
|Song Director (Tumko To Ana Hi Tha)
|-
|[[Jai Ho (film)|Jai Ho]]
|2014
|Song Director (Love You Till The End)
|-
|[[I Love NY (2015 film)]]
|2015
|Writer & Director
|-
|[[Prem Ratan Dhan Payo]]
|2015
|Song Director (Premleela)
|-
|[[Sanam Teri Kasam (2016 film)|Sanam Teri Kasam]]
|2016
|Writer & Director
|-
|Afghan the film (2020 film)
|TBA
|Writer & Director
|-
|[[Junglee (2019 film)]]
|2019
|Song Director (Garje Gaj Raaj Humare)
|-
|[[Dabangg 3]]
|2019
|Song Director (Naina Lade Ke)
|-
|[[Dabangg 3]]
|2019
|Song Director (Farebi Naina)
|}

===Ad Films===

[[File:JPG 1304 01.jpg|thumb|JPG 1304 01]]

[[File:Celebration Of Lut Gaye Non Stop Success.jpg|thumb|Lut Gaye Success Party with Emraan Hashmi, Bhushan Kumar, Jubin Nautiyal, Radhika Rao & Vinay Sapru]]

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center; margin-right:auto; margin-right:auto"
|-
! rowspan="2"|Title
! colspan="2"|Credited as
|-
! width=65 | Director
! width=65 | Producer
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Moser Bear Hello Happiness TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Moser Bear SRK Collection TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Moser Bear Moments TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Kit Kat TVC''
| {{yes}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Wheel Smart Shrimati TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Wheel Rain Dance - Dhagala Lagli TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Wheel Green Bar - [[Salman Khan]] & [[Rashmi Desai]] TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Vodafone Moments1 TVC''
| {{yes}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Vodafone Moments2 TVC''
| {{yes}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Vodafone Delight Box TVC''
| {{yes}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''MTN - CAN DO TVC''
| {{yes}}
|
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Gayatri Mantra - Promo For The Revised & Remastered Released TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Hanuman Chalisa TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Sanjeevani - Woh Chali TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Boond Boond - Kinley TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Bima Gold TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Nesvita Milk TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Johnson Baby Oil TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Kassara Perfume TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Rice Master Choice Club - A Game Of Life TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Nestle Pure Orange Juice TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Sony TV TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Toyota TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''MRF Tyre TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Nissan Ultima TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Roberto Coin - Beautiful Girl TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Roberto Coin - Stairway To Heaven TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Roberto Coin - Unforgettable Nat King Cole TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Roberto Coin - I Don't Wanna Miss You TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Mahamrityunjay Jaap TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Talwalker's Better Value Fitness TVC''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Glitzkoin ICO Film''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| ''Olefia's KumKum HealthTonic Film''
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==

* {{IMDB name|nm1066482}}
* {{URL|http://www.raoandsapru.in/|Official website}}

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