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We work to identify, develop and nurture exciting new filmmaking talentWe work to identify, develop and nurture exciting new filmmaking talent

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Swami Gururethnam JNANA THAPASWI
Mentor - Bennheims MOTION PICTURES

Swami Gururethnam, also known as Swami Gururethnam Jnana Thapaswi, is a revered Indian spiritual leader and the General Secretary of Thiruvananthapuram Shantigiri Ashram, a renowned spiritual institution

Rooted in the universal principles of peace, wisdom, and human harmony, Swami Gururethnam continues the Guru’s vision by guiding individuals and institutions toward conscious living and purposeful action.

He is the mentor and spiritual guru of Bennheims Motion Pictures. His profound guidance, clarity of thought, and ethical perspective play a vital role in shaping the vision, planning, execution, and delivery of our cinematic projects. Under his spiritual mentorship, our films are not merely creative expressions but meaningful narratives that uphold values, social responsibility, and emotional depth.

Swami Gururethnam’s wisdom continues to inspire us to create cinema that resonates with conscience, compassion, and higher purpose, making art a medium of transformation.

The league of extraordinary

Jayani Bennheim
CEO & Chief Producer

An industrialist with a passion for movie, she is a great storyteller and social impact leader. She is the CEO & Executive Chairperson of Bennheims Group, a diversified global company active in sectors like Defence & Aerospace, pharmaceuticals, Diamonds, Real estate, Textiles, Entertainment, and Sustainable agriculture. Featured in Forbes Magazine, among the 100 powerful women in India, she was also chosen as future leader by TIME Magazine. She was awarded Business leader of the year 2024 by Economic Times. A great philanthropist and environmentalist, she touches lives with her every initiative.

Padmashree Sri Resul Pookutty

Oscar Winner (Slumdog Millionaire)

Advisory Board

Resul Pookutty is an Indian film sound designer, sound editor and audio mixer. He won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing, along with Richard Pryke and Ian Tapp, for Slumdog Millionaire. Pookutty has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Malayalam languages in addition to British films.

Gerdine Stappenbelt
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Based in Amsterdam, NH, NL, was previously a Ted Baker - Head Purchasing and Merchandising at Ted Baker. Gerdine Stappenbelt brings experience from previous roles at Victoria’s Secret & Co., PVH Corp. and Gassan Diamonds. Gerdine Stappenbelt holds a 2024 - 2024 Certificate in AI Prompt Engineer with a robust skill set that includes Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Merchandising, Apparel, Luxury Goods and more.

Major Ravi

Actor, Director ,Script writer

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Major A. K. Raveendran SM is a retired officer of the Indian Army, former National Security Guard commando, film actor and film director predominantly work in Malayalam cinema and some films in Tamil and Hindi. He was awarded the President's gallantry medal in 1991 and 1992 for his contributions in fighting terrorism in Punjab and Kashmir. After retiring from the army, he began his career in Indian cinema as a consultant for military-based films. He made his independent directorial debut in 2006 with Keerthi Chakra for which he won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay.

Prof Dr. Abdul Salam
Former VC Calicut University,
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An academician and an ethical Politician.A professor with expertise in the cashew crop, who was supported for the post of Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calicut

He worked with the Kerala Agricultural University and has served as visiting professor and consultant in a number of countries.

Resh Lamba
Actor
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Resh is an Indian film actor.He did his graduation from Delhi University in 2006. He then Joined a theatre group called ‘Bahroop Arts Group’ in JNU and worked there for 5 years on stage, working in more then 20 theatrical plays . In 2011 he Joined FTII(Film and Television Institute of India) and completed his Masters in Acting in 2013. He began his career with Hansal Mehta in his film ‘City Lights’ in 2014.

Message from the CEO

At Bennheims Motion Pictures, we believe filmmaking should uplift not only through the stories we tell but in how we tell them. Our commitment to ethical, sustainable filmmaking means every project is crafted with care for the environment, respect for all living beings, and a zero-harm philosophy toward Mother Earth.

We proudly open our doors to emerging talent, offering new voices a real platform to grow. At the same time, we honor the forgotten heroes of cinema elderly and struggling artists by offering small grants that support their dignity and daily living.

As we step into the future, Bennheims is spearheading AI-driven innovations that enhance creativity while minimizing environmental impact. From energy-efficient virtual sets to low-emission production workflows, we’re proving that technology and sustainability can go hand in hand.

This is more than business. It’s a movement towards a greener, fairer, more inclusive future for film.