Karim Morani

Producer

Date of birth:

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Spouse:

Chennai Express

(9 Aug 2013)

Producer

Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai

(24 Feb 2006)

Producer

Dum

(24 Jan 2003)

Producer

Raja Hindustani

(15 Nov 1996)

Crew, Producer

Dushmani

(19 Jan 1996)

Producer

Yodha

(22 Feb 1991)

Producer

Vardi

(6 Jan 1989)

Producer

Arjun

(10 May 1985)

Producer

Awards

2014

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Film)

2013

BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India
(Most Entertaining Comedy Film)

1997

Filmfare Awards
(Best Film)

News

Karim Morani discharged from hospital after he tests negative for Coronavirus

18 Apr 2020

Producer Karim Morani has tested negative for COVID-19 and was discharged from Nanavati hospital, Mumbai. He produced had no symptoms of Coronavirus but was kept in an isolation ward after both his daughters Zoa Morani and Shafa Morani were tested positive for the novel virus. Karim Morani said that he tested negative twice and was sent home. He praised the government officials and medical staff for taking good care of him while he was in the hospital. He will be now in quarantine for the next 14 days. He said that he is thankful for all the prayers and well wishes. Morani is known for having backed films such as Ra.One, Happy New Year and Dilwale, in association with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment. ALSO READ: Producer Karim Morani tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to hospital

Karim Morani tests positive yet again despite showing no symptoms of COVID-19

14 Apr 2020

Producer Karim Morani and his daughters, Zoa and Shaza, were tested positive for Coronavirus a few days ago. They had concluded a trip from Sri Lanka and Rajasthan and were admitted as soon as they got the results. While Shaza was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Zoa and Karim were admitted to Nanavati Hospital. It was only a couple of days ago that Zoa and Shaza took to their social media to announce that they are heading back home after testing negative for COVID-19. Now, the family is tensed for Karim Morani as he has tested positive yet again but is still not showing any symptoms, so far. He is 60 years old and has a heart condition, the man has also suffered with two cardiac arrests and has tested positive for the first test under the Coronavirus treatment. Further details are awaited about his health.

COVID-19: Zoa Morani and Shaza Morani pen heartfelt notes as they are discharged from the hospital

13 Apr 2020

Only recently, producer Karim Morani and his daughters Zoa and Shaza were tested positive for Coronavirus after they concluded their trips from Sri Lanka and Rajasthan. Karim Morani and Shaza Morani were admitted to Nanavati Hospital while Zoa was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. It looks like the dark days are over for the Morani sisters as they were discharged from the hospital yesterday. Taking to their social media, they were happy to announce that they are back home and have penned heartwarming notes for their close ones. The Moranis were waiting on Shazas second test to come in as negative after she tested negative for the first time. Take a look at their posts and it is filled with gratitude. View this post on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B-3zG2jgV73/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading So happy to be home. I wrote this letter to @theitihaascompany while I was hospitalised. Its long so please bear with me ????It felt so good. Cant wait to read the book with everyones experiences. #WriteToRemember and email yours to theitihaascompany@gmail.com A post shared by https://www.instagram.com/shazamorani/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading Shaza Morani (@shazamorani) on Apr 12, 2020 at 12:07am PDT There has been no word on Karim Moranis health, so far.

Actress Zoa Morani shares her experience after testing positive for COVID-19

11 Apr 2020

Actress Zoa Morani had recently tested positive for coronavirus. In an interview with a daily, Zoa spoke about her experience. Two days after she tested positive, her father, producer Karim Morani also tested positive. Talking about her days in quarantine, Zoa said that in the past few years she has been quite a loner and was spending most of her time at home. However, with the lockdown in place, the actress has been feeling the urge to socialise. She said that the self -quarantine period made her the exact opposite of a loner as she began to talk to old friends and made new friends on social media. Zoa who is isolated in a hospital room says that the only thing that has changed is the venue. She describes her current life as a drama where things keep unfolding one after the other. The actress said her daily routine starts at 6 am when she wakes up and does pranayam. Apart from binging on movies and web shows, Zoa said that exercising is what is keeping her going on.

Karim Moranis daughter Shaza Morani tests negative for COVID-19, the family awaits the next test result

10 Apr 2020

It was recently revealed that Karim Morani and his daughters, Shaza and Zoa Morani were tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. The sisters had recently concluded a trip from Sri Lanka and Rajasthan, respectively. While Karim and Shaza are admitted to Nanavati Hospital, Zoa is admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The Moranis can finally heave a sigh of relief after Shazas recent test for COVID-19 came back negative. The family is waiting for another tests results to come in as negative, which will come in tomorrow. Karim Morani and Zoa have been testes positive in the last two tests and Karim was recently admitted to the hospital after a family member confirmed the news. Here's hoping a speedy recovery to the family.

Producer Karim Morani tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to hospital

8 Apr 2020

Within the past week, both of producer Karim Morani's daughters tested positive for Covid-19. Shaza Morani, who returned from Sri Lanka in February, was the first to test positive although she showed no symptoms. Her sister Zoa Morani, who was shooting in Rajasthan, was the next one to test positive. Now, Karim Morani himself has also tested positive for Coronavirus. Speaking to a publication, Karim's brother Mohomed Morani confirmed this, saying that the family was anticipating this since he was with his daughters. The Chennai Express producer has been taken to Nanavati Hospital. While Shaza also undergoes treatment at the same hospital, Zoa is being treated at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital. Morani is known for having backed films such as Ra.One Happy New Year and Dilwale , in association with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chilies Entertainment.

Chennai Express producer Karim Moranis daughter Shaza tests positive for Coronavirus

6 Apr 2020

Producer Karim Morani, who bankrolled Chennai Express, has revealed that his daughter Shaza Morani has tested positive for Coronavirus. The producer revealed that she has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai. The Morani brothers (Aly, Karim, and Mohamed) live with their families at Juhu. After the COVID-19 diagnosis, their houses have been kept under lockdown. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials will reach the Morani household on April 6 to check the rest of the family members to check if they are showing any symptoms. Karim sent out text messages to people whom he knows in the vicinity. His message reads, "Dear All, Shaza, my daughter, has tested COVID-19 positive without any symptoms at all, although she has been in isolation and not mingled with any foreign travellers. Since we are all law-abiding citizens, it is my duty to inform the authorities and you all, being in the closest proximity to you. We are admitting her to isolation in Nanavati Hospital. The municipal authorization committee will come to talk to you tomorrow (6th April) morning at 10.30 a.m. for briefing all and checking if anyone has any symptoms. Please do as you feel deem fit. We are sorry to cause this inconvenience. Would request to keep it confidential please, for all of us." Karim Morani has been co-producer on several Shah Rukh Khan's projects including Happy New Year, Chennai Express, Dilwale and Ra.One.

After Karim Morani, nephew Alim Morani accused of having illegitimate sexual relations with a married woman

12 Oct 2017

After reports of Karim Morani being accused of rape, his nephew Alim Morani is now embroiled in a scandal involving adultery. Alim, who is the Executive Director of Cineyug Group of Companies that run film and television production houses, has been charged of adultery by a British Airway employee for his alleged relation with the latters wife. The British Airways employee has lodged a complaint against his wife as well as Alim Morani at Andheri East Police Station [in suburban Mumbai] as well as has also filed for divorce from his wife at Parsi Matrimonial court at Bombay High Court. His wife is apparently a small time actress and model, who came in contact with Alim Morani owing to his association with the entertainment industry, and their affair came into light when her husband, the complainant, came across her laptop. The complainant has also further claimed that he holds evidence of his wifes illicit relation with Morani which includes photographs and WhatsApp messages. Reportedly, the complainant had also written in the filed petition about the trauma he has been undergoing owing to his wifes infidelity. According to the said petition, he had also stated that his wife continued to live with him despite her sexual relations continuing with Alim. While the complainants advocate Shoaib Memon confirmed on the matter he didnt divulge details owing to sub judice, reports have it that the Morani family has been vehemently denying accusations claiming that it is an attempt to extort money from them.

Shah Rukh Khans business partner Karim Morani remanded to judicial custody; sent for potency test in rape case

25 Sep 2017

Bollywood producer Karim Morani, who has co-produced Shah Rukh Khan s RA One and Chennai Express , surrendered to police in connection with a rape case hours after the Supreme Court dismissed his bail plea, authorities confirmed on Saturday, September 23. According to the officials, Karim Morani surrendered at the Hayathnagar police station on the citys outskirts around midnight on Friday. On Saturday, Morani was produced before a court later on the day before a magistrate, who remanded him to judicial custody till October 6. He was lodged in Cherlapally jail on the city outskirts. On Sunday, September 24, the Rachakonda police of Hyderabad took Karim Morani into custody for interrogation. The Bollywood producer was later subjected to a potency test at Osmania General Hospital, before producing him before a local court which sent him to judicial remand. The police had filed a petition due to which the court granted police five-day custody. Karim Morani was taken into the custody on Sunday for questioning. The police said that their aim was to gather more elicit information from Morani about the rape case as they already have evidence against him. Karim Morani is facing the charge of raping a Delhi-based 25-year-old aspiring actress from theatre, who alleged that he repeatedly raped her and threatened to share her nude images and videos on social media. The police had booked him in January 2017 under sections 376 (rape), 342 (wrongful restraint), 417 (cheating), 506 (criminal intimidation), 493 (cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage) and 354-C (voyeurism) of Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Producer Karim Morani out of jail on bail after rape allegations

1 Feb 2017

Bollywood film producer Karim Morani who was recently accused with raped allegations has been givenanticipatory bail by the court. The Chennai Express producer was arrested in a rape case filed against him by a 24-year-old, Mumbai-based theatre artist, who happens to be a friend of his daughter Zoa. The girl, who had filed a case against him, had accused Karim Morani of sexually exploiting her and also threatening to leak their intimate pictures online. According the reports, the case was registered at Hayatnagar police station where the investigating officers are waiting for the Call Detail Record (CDR) between both Morani and the victim to confirm whether or not the producer was present in Hyderabad when the alleged rape happened at a renowned film studio back in 2015. Three days ago, Karim Moranis team moved ananticipatory bail petition before IV additional metropolitan sessions judge of Ranga Reddy district. On Monday (January 30), the court granted anticipatory bail along with a few riders after hearing arguments of both the victim and the accused. In its order, the court said, The petitioner (Karim Morani) is entitled for anticipatory bail. In the event of the arrest of the petitioner, the petitioner shall be released on bail on his executing personal bond of 50,000 with two sureties for like sum each to the satisfaction of the investigating officer. Further, the petitioner shall cooperate with the investigating agency and shall attend before the investigating officer as and when required and shall present before the court whenever required by the investigating officer for further investigation in the matter.