HIPPO WHAT?
A Hippogryph is a mythological creature with the front half of an Eagle and the hind half of a Horse. It is extremely fast and is presented as being able to fly around the world and to the moon. In some traditions, the Hippogryph is said to be the symbol of love & divinity, as its parents, the mare and griffin, are natural enemies.
“The hippogryph honours my family, and is a tribute to my two self-made & ambitious grandfathers, for their hard work, avant-garde thinking, determination & sacrifice.”
The eagle serves as a reminder for his paternal grandfather, F.C Mehra & his Bollywood production house, “Eagle Films." The Horse is dedicated to his maternal grandfather, Suresh Mahindra; for his tremendous influence in the horse racing & breeding industry.
HIPPO WHO?
Aman Mehra is the founder of Hippogryph Films. Born in London, brought up in India & trained in Los Angeles, Aman Mehra continues to explore all aspects of the international Film, Television & Video production industry.
Aman is the maternal grandson of Suresh Mahindra, owner of the renowned Greenacres Stud Farm, a family member of the billion-dollar automobile enterprise, Mahindra & Mahindra, & the namesake of the annual “Suresh Mahindra Multi-Million Trophy” Race.
Raised in a powerhouse family, he is the paternal grandson of veteran Bollywood film producer, F.C. Mehra; who had a knack for talent spotting & played a key role in creating the massive identity of Indian cinema. He produced films such as “Professor,” “Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor,” “Manoranjan,” amongst over fifty other films.
He graduated with a BFA in Film from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and has also attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London. He continued to work in Los Angeles for 6 years before relocating to the United Kingdom in 2018. Most recently, he completed a Film Producer’s course in 2022 with the Raindance Film School.
It is easy to say that passion and creativity for the film industry have run through his veins from a young age!
His short film, “Bunuelesque” (www.bunuelesquefilm.com) is currently touring the international film festival circuit. His feature film, “House Of Ka” is currently in Post-Production in the United States. He is developing a Virtual reality project about Knife crime & its effects on British youth. He is also a Producer for Eagle Films, working and developing shows for OTT platforms in India.
Combining his strong knowledge and connections from the Indian, American, and British film Industries, he formed Aman Mehra Productions & Hippogryph Films in 2020.
Some of his production experience includes working for Comedy Central on the show “Not Safe with Nikki Glaser,” “Betch” with Awesomeness TV, working with the director Eli Linnetz & assisting on the production of the successful Indian tv series, ‘Office, Office!.”
