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About FTPA
Film & TV Producers’ Welfare Association (FTPA) is a non-commercial organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, of 1860, that represents and supports the welfare of producers and other professionals in the media industry of Audio-visual programmes and related verticals.
We advocate for the professional recognition, economic interests, and community growth of our members and working across various Government Ministries/Departments, media channels, & private-sector platforms.
What We Do
Welfare and Representation
To protect, promote, and uplift the professional and socio-economic interests of its members, including interacting with government bodies and media houses on their behalf.
Dispute Resolution & Legal Aid
To resolve disputes among members and take lawful actions to safeguard their rights.
Community Building
To foster cooperation, mutual harmony, and unity among members and the public, while organizing seminars, meetings, conferences, workshops, film awards and cultural gatherings.
Information & Research
To collect and disseminate relevant government policies, notices and notifications.
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Support & Collaboration
To create benevolent funds and to assist other associations or NGOs for the benefit and protecting interests of the fraternity.
Our Mission
To protect the rights and advance the welfare of film and television producers by providing a unified platform for representation, professional development and community engagement.
Our Vision
To be a leading voice and support system for the film and TV production community in India, committed to empowering its members through advocacy, innovation, and solidarity thereby enabling a vibrant media industry.
What Makes FTPA Unique
- Legal recognition and operation under formal by-laws.
- Structured membership and election processes.
- No political or profit-seeking agenda.
- Registered office and audited financials maintained as per compliance.
Governing Body
Ashoke Rawal
President
Ashoke Rawal is a senior film and television professional with over 50 years of experience in the media indust...
Chaman Gupta
Vice President
Chaman Gupta is a senior film and media professional with over three decades of experience in commercial audio...
Satish Pande
Vice President
Satish Pande is an acclaimed cinematographer and filmmaker with over three decades of professional experience ...
Vishal Sethi
General Secretary
Vishal Sethi is a nationally and internationally awarded Film Director, Producer, Writer and Media Strategist ...
Kailash Bhutani
Secretary
Kailash Bhutani is a senior Creative Director and Media Consultant with over 40 years of experience in the adv...
Pradeep Damaniya
Joint Secretary
Pradeep Damaniya is a seasoned filmmaker and media professional with over 30 years of experience. He heads Dam...
Sanjay Rawal
Treasurer
Sanjay Rawal represents Abhillasha Films, a Delhi-based production house established in 1986, and brings decad...
Waryam Mast
Executive Member
Waryam Mast is a senior film, theatre and media professional with over four decades of experience in filmmakin...
Sanjay Uppal
Executive Member
Sanjay Uppal is a senior film and television professional with over 41 years of experience across theatre, tel...
Sanjesh Ahuja
Executive Member
Mr. Sanjesh Ahuja is a senior producer and director with over 43 years of experience in film and audio-visual ...
Dr. Kala Iyer
Executive Member
Dr. Kala Iyer is a senior media professional, entrepreneur and creative visionary with over two decades of exp...











