Ryan Ivan Stephen, a prominent Indian writer and producer, left an indelible mark on the film industry. His contributions extended beyond production, encompassing writing and public relations.
Wiki/Biography & Career
Born on April 14th, Ryan Ivan Stephen’s zodiac sign was Aries. He completed his schooling at Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School in Mumbai. His career began as a cub reporter for the film magazine “G,” transitioning to roles at Showtime and Stardust.
He later served as a film consultant for Mazaa Media and collaborated with notable television channels such as MTV, Zoom, Zee, and 9XM. His PR experience included working on films like Jism (2003), Paap (2003), Rog (2005), and LOC: Kargil (2003).
In 2017, a significant milestone was reached when he co-founded Electric Apples Entertainment with Niranjan Iyengar. Their first production, the short film “Devi” (2020), showcased their creative vision.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown (experimented with red, blue, pink, platinum blonde, golden blonde, and green)
Family & Caste
His parents are Stephen and Maria Stephen. He had two sisters: Ramola Dsouza (a chef) and Ruth Stephen Padwal (a Lenormand and Tarot Card Reader).
Ryan was in a relationship with Bhaavesh Gandhi, a choreographer.
Favourite Things
Ryan’s diverse interests are reflected in his preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Bad Word Curry, Khatti Daal, Tamatar Chicken, Garlic Doll Curry |
| Filmmaker(s) | Muzaffar Ali, Todd Phillips |
| Film | Umraao Jaan (1981) |
| Singer(s) | Jim Reeves, Frank Sinatra, Cliff Richard |
| Song | “Strangers in the Night” by Connie Francis |
| Painter | Frida Kahlo |
Death
Sadly, Ryan Ivan Stephen passed away on May 29, 2021, due to COVID-19. His loss was mourned by numerous celebrities, including Varun Dhawan, Dia Mirza, and Kiara Advani.
Facts/Trivia
- He enjoyed writing, traveling, and cooking.
- His production house’s first feature film was “Indoo Ki Jawaani” (2020), directed by Abir Sengupta and starring Aditya Seal and Kiara Advani.
- He shared a long-lasting friendship with actress Kajol.
- He had tattoos on his arms.
- He owned a pet dog named Dory, whose photos he frequently shared on Dory’s dedicated Instagram account.
