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{{Short description|Indian filmmaker}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
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{{Infobox person
| name               =  Ramon Chibb
| image              =  File:Ramon nat geo.jpg
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| caption            =  Ramon Chibb
| birth_name         =  Ramon Chibb
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1968|01|11}}
| birth_place        = [[Kanpur]]
| nationality        = [[Indian people|Indian]]
| occupation         = [[Filmmaker]], [[Film producer|Producer]], [[Screenwriter]], [[Film director|Director]]
| years_active       = 1996-present
| module             = {{Infobox military person
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| allegiance      = {{Flag|India}}
| branch          = {{Army|India}}
| serviceyears    = 1990–1995
| rank            = [[File:Major of the Indian Army.svg|15px]] [[Major (rank)|Major]]
| unit            = 18th [[Battalion]] [[Kumaon Regiment]]
}}
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[[Major (rank)|Major]] '''Ramon Chibb''' is an Indian [[Filmmaker]], [[Film producer|producer]], [[writer]] and [[Film director|director]] known for his work in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi films]] and [[documentaries]]. He is also a retired [[Indian Army]] officer. He is the co-founder of Manomay Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.companywiki.in/company/manomay-motion-pictures-private-limited/u92490mh2013ptc248826|title=MANOMAY MOTION PICTURES PRIVATE LIMITED}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Chibb was born in [[Kanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] to [[Group Captain]] M.L. Chibb<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/5294|title=Service Record for Group Captain Munni Lal Chibb 5294 GD(N) at Bharat Rakshak.com|website=Bharat Rakshak}}</ref> an [[Indian Air Force]] officer and Vimala Chibb. Because of his father's transferrable job, Ramon grew up in various cities across the country viz [[Jorhat]], [[Wellington, Tamil Nadu|Wellington]], [[Agra]], [[Patiala]], [[Calcutta]], [[Baroda]], [[Delhi]], [[Secunderabad]] and [[Ahmedabad]]. He did his High School from [[The Air Force School]], Delhi Cantt and graduation in economics from [[St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad|St. Xavier's College Ahmedabad]].
==Career==
Chibb joined the [[Indian Army]] in 1990. He was commissioned into the 18th [[Battalion]] of [[The Kumaon Regiment]], one of the oldest and most decorated [[infantry regiment]] of the Indian Army. He served in the Indian Army till 1995.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/doc/139983280/Retired-Army|title=Retired Army &#124; PDF|website=Scribd}}</ref> After hanging his uniform, he learned filmmaking from his sister Rima Chibb,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/hindi/director/rima-chibb|title=Bollywood Director Rima Chibb Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u}}</ref> a documentary filmmaker.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10869076/|title=Rima Chibb &#124; Director, Producer, Writer|website=IMDb}}</ref>
Chibb began directing and producing documentaries, advertisements and TV independently in 1996. In 2003, he executive produced the first local production of the [[National Geographic Channel]] in India, titled ''Mission [[Everest]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/international/story/20030616-five-indians-part-of-mission-everest-reality-adventure-show-devised-by-national-geographic-792615-2003-06-15|title=Five Indians part of Mission Everest reality-adventure show devised by National Geographic|date=16 June 2003|website=India Today}}</ref> He has also directed reality shows and documentaries for [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee]], [[Starz Entertainment|Star]], [[National Geographic]] and [[UTV (TV channel)|UTV]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ire on the mountain |url=https://fiftytwo.in/story/ire-on-the-mountain/ |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Fifty Two (52)}}</ref>
In 2005, Chibb was one of the founding members of the [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee]] group when it forayed into the digital space. He was appointed [[Vice President]], Head of Content for [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee]]'s digital arm, DMCL.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/digital-media-convergence-beefs-up-teamappoints-new-content-and-revenue-heads-21290.html|title=Checking your browser - reCAPTCHA|website=www.exchange4media.com}}</ref>
In 2007, he became [[Vice President]], Head of Content and Operations for [[UTV Bindass]], a youth TV Channel launched by [[UTV Software Communications|UTV]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramon Chibb appointed VP-Head of Content and Operations at UTV-Astro's Bindass - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/people-movement-news/ramon-chibb-appointed-vp-head-of-content-and-operations-at-utv-astro%27s-bindass-26563.html |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en}}</ref>
In the year 2010 he was appointed [[Senior Vice President]], Head of Content for [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|National Geographic]] and [[Fox (India)|FOX]] in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/people-movement-news/ramon-chibb-appointed-senior-vice-president-contentngc-india-38183.html|title=Checking your browser - reCAPTCHA|website=www.exchange4media.com}}</ref>
Chibb is best known for producing documentaries and TV shows revolving around the [[Indian Military]]. He has produced and directed the first four <nowiki>''</nowiki>Mission series<nowiki>''</nowiki> for the [[National Geographic]]. Besides <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Mission Everest<nowiki>''</nowiki>'', he has produced and directed the series <nowiki>''</nowiki>''Mission Udaan''<nowiki>''</nowiki>-'' Inside [[Indian Air Force]],''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://moviefit.me/person/1086281-ramon-chibb|title=Ramon Chibb - Movies, Age & Biography}}</ref> ''Mission [[Navy]],''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/tv/reviews/nat-geo-mission-navy-2009|title=Nat Geo Mission Navy (2009)|website=The A.V. Club}}</ref> and ''Mission [[Army]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7162517/|title=Ramon Chibb &#124; Producer, Writer, Director|website=IMDb}}</ref>
Since 2013, he is producing films and content under his own company, Manomay Motion Pictures.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/MANOMAY-MOTION-PICTURES-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U92490MH2013PTC248826|title=MANOMAY MOTION PICTURES PRIVATE LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details &#124; Zauba Corp}}</ref>
In 2020, Chibb [[Film Producer|Produced]] a [[Netflix]] Original film, ''[[Kaali Khuhi]].''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt10235600/fullcredits|title=Kaali Khuhi (2020) - IMDb|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> The film has [[Shabana Azmi]] and [[Sanjeeda Sheikh]] in lead roles.
In 2022, he was the [[Creative Consultant]] for the film ''[[Laal Singh Chaddha]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTpXn1vtLes|title=Laal Singh Chaddha &#124; Official Trailer &#124; Aamir, Kareena, Mona, Chaitanya &#124; Advait &#124; In Cinemas Aug 11|date=29 May 2022 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
Chibb is one of the [[Film Producer|Producers]] of the 2024 Aerial Action feature film ''[[Fighter (2024 film)|Fighter]].''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/fighter/cast/|title=Fighter Cast List &#124; Fighter Movie Star Cast &#124; Release Date &#124; Movie Trailer &#124; Review- Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=25 January 2024}}</ref> He has written the [[Screenplay]] of ''[[Fighter (2024 film)|Fighter]]'' and is the [[Second Unit Director]] of the film.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/anil-sir-would-say-tu-bol-ke-dikha-23334516 | title='Anil sir would say: Tu bol ke dikha' | date=10 February 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-04 |title='Hrithik Roshan's 12-week transformation has commenced' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/hrithiks-12-week-transformation-has-commenced-23244164 |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> Chibb has co-written the story of the film along with director [[Siddharth Anand]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-fighter-co-writer-ramon-chibb-reacts-to-hrithik-deepika-starrer-jingositic-bashing-pakistan-not-anti-muslim-3076333|title=Fighter co-writer Ramon Chibb reacts to Hrithik, Deepika-starrer being called 'jingositic': 'Bashing Pakistan is not...'|website=DNA India}}</ref> He has also acted in the film and played the role of [[Air Commodore]] Abhinder Bali, Chief Instructor (Flying), [[Air Force Academy]].<ref name="auto"/> ''[[Fighter (2024 film)|Fighter]]'' released on 25th Jan 2024<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/fighter-box-office-collection-day-one-hrithik-roshan-deepika-padukone-anil-kapoor-siddharth-anand-aerial-action-2493780-2024-01-26|title='Fighter' box office Day 1: Hrithik-Deepika's aerial action witnesses a great start|date=26 January 2024|website=India Today}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Film !! Producer
!Director
!Writer
!Notes
|-
|2010
| ''[[Cutting Carbon Footprint]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| [[National Geographic]] [[Film]]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Bq53bIxf1A |title=Cutting Carbon Footprint by National Geographic |date=2016-12-28 |last= |access-date=2024-05-24 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[Kaali Khuhi]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| [[Netflix]] Original Film<ref>https://in.bookmyshow.com/mumbai/movies/kaali-khuhi/ET00145201</ref>
|-
|2022
|''[[Laal Singh Chaddha]]''
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
| {{No}}
|Creative Consultant<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/laal-singh-chaddha-40231/cast-crew | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513155149/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/laal-singh-chaddha-40231/cast-crew | archive-date=13 May 2024 | title=Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director }}</ref>
|-
|2024
|[[Fighter (2024 film)|''Fighter'']]
| {{Yes}}
| {{partial|2nd Unit Director}}
| {{partial|Story & Screenplay}}
|Co-written story with [[Siddharth Anand]]<br />Portrayed Air Commodore Abhinder Bali (Abhi)<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-25 |title=Fighter Cast List {{!}} Fighter Movie Star Cast {{!}} Release Date {{!}} Movie Trailer {{!}} Review- Bollywood Hungama |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]]|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/fighter/cast/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |language=en}}</ref>
|}
== Television credits ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Channel
|-
| rowspan="8" | 2011 || ''Xtreme Trail''|| Writer, Producer || [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|National Geographic]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-11-03 |title=Nissan X-trail and National Geographic Channel present X-treme Trail adventure reality show |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/nissan-x-trail-national-geographic-channel-present-x-081358983.html |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-SG}}</ref>
|-
| ''Life Mein Ek Baar''||  Writer, Head of Content || [[Fox Traveller]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Life Mein Ek Baar {{!}} Adgully.com |url=https://www.adgully.com/tag/life-mein-ek-baar |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.adgully.com}}</ref>
|-
| ''Inside Kingdom of Dreams''|| Producer || [[National Geographic]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-06-23 |title=Kingdom of Dreams with Shahrukh Khan announces two new Bollywood shows - Jhumroo & Here I am-Shiamak |url=https://www.afaqs.com/media-briefs/50233_kingdom-of-dreams-with-shahrukh-khan-announces-two-new-bollywood-shows---jhumroo--here-i-am-shiamak |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=afaqs! |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Twist of Taste with Vineet Bhatia''|| Writer, Head of Content || rowspan="2" | [[Fox Traveller]]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=FOX History and Traveller brings Twist of Taste with Vineet Bhatia |url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2011/08/fox-history-and-traveller-brings-twist-of-taste-with-vineet-bhatia |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=bestmediainfo.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=What's With Indian Men? |url=https://www.womensweb.in/articles/indrani-dasgupta-sugandha-garg-interview/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Women's Web |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''Whats With Indian Men''|| Head of Content
|-
| ''Mission Army''|| Director, Writer and Producer || [[National Geographic]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-02-24 |title=Nat Geo 'Mission Army - Desh ke Rakshak' |url=https://www.afaqs.com/media-briefs/47938_nat-geo-mission-army---desh-ke-rakshak |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=afaqs! |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| ''India Investigates''|| rowspan="4" | Head of Content || [[Fox Traveller]]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtgbp2hnKuo |title=FOX HISTORT - INDIA INVESTIGATES - Jessica Lal Case.mp4 |date=2012-07-12 |last= |access-date=2024-05-24 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
|''Trapped in Ladhak''
|[[National Geographic]]<ref>http://www.lsiresolution.com/lsiadmin/uploads/attachment/Invitation-for-Expression-of-Interest-for-resolution-plan-Miditech.pdf</ref>
|-
|2010
|''It Happens Only in India''
|[[Fox Traveller]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=Adgully |date=2010-11-13 |title=FOX History & Entertainment launches its new show "It Happens Only in India' |url=https://www.adgully.com/fox-history-entertainment-launches-its-new-show-it-happens-only-in-india-44990.html |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.adgully.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2009
|''Sun Yaar Chill Maar''
|[[UTV Bindass]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehra |first=Priyanka |date=2007-09-19 |title=UTV plans a big splash with Bindass channels for youth |url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/kNpbABVUIGGtZWo9lGJTKP/UTV-plans-a-big-splash-with-Bindass-channels-for-youth.html |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[A R Rahman Unplugged]]''
|Director, Producer
|[[Doordarshan]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-08-10 |title=Doordarshan begins 50th year celebrations with a bang |url=https://www.afaqs.com/media-briefs/42012_doordarshan-begins-50th-year-celebrations-with-a-bang |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=afaqs! |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Mission Navy''
|Director, Writer and Producer
|[[National Geographic]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-09-22 |title=Nat Geo joins hands with Indian Navy for 'Nat Geo Mission Navy: Lehron ke Sartaj' - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/nat-geo-joins-hands-with-indian-navy-for-nat-geo-mission-navylehron-ke-sartaj-32573.html |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2007
|''Lagegi''
| rowspan="3" |Head of Content
| rowspan="3" |[[UTV Bindass]]<ref name="tellychakkar.com">{{Cite web |title=Lagegi on Bindaas; dares to hit below the belt |url=https://www.tellychakkar.com/tv/tv-news/lagegi-bindaas-dares-hit-below-the-belt-070922 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.tellychakkar.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindi Tv Serial Shakira Synopsis Aired On UTV BINDASS Channel |url=https://nettv4u.com/about/hindi/tv-serials/shakira |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Shakira - The End Of Evil''
|-
|2006
|''Hassley India''
|-
| rowspan="3" |2005
|''Mission Udaan''
|Director, Writer and Producer
|[[National Geographic]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-08-19 |title=Nat Geo's 'Mission Udaan' to woo Indian audiences with a 10-part peek into the IAF - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/nat-geos-mission-udaan-to-woo-indian-audiences-with-a-10-part-peek-into-the-iaf-17514.html |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Biography with Diana Hayden''
|Executive Producer
|[[The History Channel]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Do GOOD, Be GOOD: Diana Hayden's significant contribution that transformed lives! |url=https://www.femina.in/beauty-pageants/miss-india/do-good-be-good-diana-haydens-significant-contribution-that-transformed-lives/articleshow/89922608.cms |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=www.femina.in |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Lakme Fashion House''
|Creative Director
|[[Disney Star|STAR TV]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/news-broadcasting/lakme-fashion-house-to-launch-on-star-one-041204 | title='Lakme Fashion House' to launch on Star One | date=4 December 2004 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2004
|''Hollywood Heroes with Ashok Amritraj''
|Director, Producer
|[[The History Channel]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-04-02 |title=The History Channel brings alive Hollywood Heroes in India |url=https://www.afaqs.com/media-briefs/2239_the-history-channel-brings-alive-hollywood-heroes-in-india |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=afaqs! |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''[[India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj]]''
|Director, Reality
|[[Zee TV|ZEE]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2004-05-26 |title=Zee TV's 'India's best&#8211;Cinestars ki khoj' completes phase one - Exchange4media |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-tv8217-s-8216-india8217-s-best8211-cinestars-ki-khoj8217completes-phase-one-12119.html |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2003
|''Mission Everest''
|Executive Producer
|[[National Geographic]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2003-04-11 |title=Mission Everest on National Geographic Channel |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mission-everest-on-national-geographic-channel/articleshow/43070041.cms |access-date=2024-05-24 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|''Full Toss''
|Director, Pilot
|[[Hungama Digital Media Entertainment|Hungama]]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2005-08-02 |title=Hungama TV to showcase 'Full Toss' 2-hour special |url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/sports/hungama-tv-to-showcase-full-toss-2-hour-special-0-050802 |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=indiantelevision.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|1998
|''[[Garhwal A home in the Mountains]]''
|Director, Producer
|[[Film Festivals]]<ref>https://lib.icimod.org/record/22310/files/c_attachment_156_1299.pdf</ref>
|-
|1996
|''The Green Show''
| rowspan="3" |Editor
| rowspan="3" |[[Doordarshan]]<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Baruah |first=Trisha Dowerah |date=2019-01-01 |title=Role of media in generating environmental awareness with special reference to environmental education: Problems and prospects Submitted by |url=https://www.academia.edu/40172587 |journal=Media in India: Parallels and Paradoxes}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Maneka Sanjay Gandhi - Biography: National Skill India Mission |url=https://nationalskillindiamission.in/updates/2576/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=nationalskillindiamission.in}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |1995
|''Heads and Tails''
|-
|''Terraview''
|}
==References==
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==External links==
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