- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Apr 17, 1968 (58 years old)
- Place of birth
- Ahmedabad, India
Neel Esh Patel
Neel Esh Patel is an Indian-American film producer, director, writer, actor, and entertainment entrepreneur based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born and raised in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Patel developed an interest in performing arts while pursuing his education, participating in drama and television programs as an actor and producer. Driven by his passion for filmmaking, Patel later moved to Mumbai, the center of India’s Bollywood film industry, where he gained practical experience working alongside film professionals and learning different aspects of feature-film production. In 2003, he established his own production company in Mumbai and began producing Bollywood projects. After relocating to the United States, Patel established Patel Films in Las Vegas, expanding his work into independent film production, distribution, acting, directing, and international entertainment. His production credits and associations include projects such as The Journey Mr. Deshee, Ring of Desire, Death Club, Bus Party to Hell, Attack of the Unknown, and Night of the Tommyknockers. Over the years, Patel’s work has received recognition through numerous film festivals and industry programs. His IMDb awards record currently reflects 30 wins and 13 nominations across his credited work. Patel is also the founder and festival director of the Bollywood Hollywood Film Festival (BHFF) – Las Vegas, an international film platform created to bring together independent filmmakers and creative talent from Bollywood, Hollywood, Indian regional cinema, and the global film community. Through the festival, he works to provide filmmakers with opportunities to showcase their work, build professional connections, and reach new audiences. Through Patel Films, Neel Esh Patel continues to develop and support feature films, independent productions, music, digital media, and entertainment projects in the United States and India. His ongoing goal is to build stronger creative connections between the Indian and American entertainment industries while developing culturally diverse stories for international audiences. Neel Esh Patel has also shared that Meenu (a/k/a sarvajeet kaur bhalla a/k/a sarvajeet kaur sodhi from california) has been an important person in his personal life. The two shared a close romantic relationship and have remained in contact over the years. Although their lives eventually took them to different places, their relationship and shared experiences have remained a meaningful part of Patel’s personal journey.
