Shrikant Nahata is an Indian producer and director who works mainly in Hindi films. He is famous for being the husband of veteran Indian actress Jaya Prada.
Wiki/Biography
He was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Late Sunderlal Nahata, was a Hindi film producer. His mother’s name is Dhanalakshmi Nahata.
Shrikant Nahata’s father
Wife & Children
On February 22, 1989, he married veteran Indian actress & politician Jaya Prada.
Wedding photos of Shrikant Nahata and Jaya Prada
At that time he was already married to Chandra Nahata and did not divorce her before marrying for the second time. Even after marrying Jaya, he had a child with his first wife. Shrikant and Chandra have three children together, and one of his daughters is named Samyukta Kanwar.
Old picture of Shrikant Nahata and Chandra
Shrikant Nahata’s daughter, Samyukta
Shrikant never wanted to have children with Jaya, and a few years later, Jaya adopted her niece Sidhhu. Later, due to a troubled married life with Jaya, the couple separated.
Shrikant Nahata and Jaya Prada
According to Chandra’s Facebook profile, she is a properiotorix at Chandra Enterprises, Chennai, and her husband Shrikant lives with her.
Shrikant Nahata and Chandra
Career
He has worked as a producer on various Hindi films including ‘Agent Gopi’ (1978), ‘Haisiyat’ (1984), ‘Wafadaar’ (1985), and ‘Sikka’ (1989). He directed the Hindi film ‘Guru’ in 1989 starring veteran Indian actors like Mithun Chakraborty, Sridevi, and Shakti Kapoor.
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, Jaya shared that before marriage, Nahata fell in love with her and used to wait for hours at the airport to receive her when she returned from another city. He further said,
At the height of my career, I faced certain problems related to income tax. Srikant Nahata stood by me during this difficult time. He supports me, brings a smile to my face, and is a true friend. Srikant is married but, slowly, love is budding. We tied the knot on February 22, 1989.”
- Shrikant Nahata is often spotted smoking.
Shrikant Nahata with Chandra Nahata
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
