Ashvin Borad is an Indian cinema researcher, IMDb contributor, biographer, photographer, and digital archivist who has made selfless contributions to preserving the history of Indian cinema and making authentic information publicly accessible. Through extensive research, he has significantly contributed to updating biographies, filmographies, and award histories of film producers, directors, actors, cinematographers, musicians, and numerous distinguished personalities from around the world on IMDb. He has also listed information related to the Nobel Prize and prepared historical entries concerning Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948). His work extends beyond mainstream cinema and includes documenting prestigious recognitions such as the National Film Awards (India), the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the Venice International Film Festival, Guinness World Records, Limca Book of Records, and many other international, national, regional, and independent award platforms.

In addition, he has extensively documented the lives and achievements of three renowned spiritual leaders—Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921–2016), Mahant Swami Maharaj, the present spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, and National Awardee Omguru of Omkar Foundation. He has researched and written their comprehensive biographies, documented their contributions to spirituality and the entertainment industry, listed their Guinness World Records where applicable, and played a significant role in creating, compiling, and continuously updating their official IMDb profiles.

Mr. Borad also researched and wrote the extensive biography of Vijaypat Singhania (1938–2026), the former Chairman of the Raymond Group, a renowned industrialist, aviator, and film producer, and created his IMDb profile. He documented the legacy, business achievements, and historical significance of Raymond, one of India’s most iconic clothing and textile brands. Furthermore, he contributed to the accurate documentation of the Hindi feature film Woh Tera Naam Tha, produced by Vijaypat Singhania and directed by Kuku Kohli, by organizing its filmography and related historical information on IMDb.

His research also includes the pioneering French inventor of heliography, Nicéphore Niépce (1765–1833), the American innovator and entrepreneur George Eastman (1854–1932), as well as many other inventors, journalists, photography pioneers, and distinguished personalities from diverse fields. Through meticulous research and verification, Mr. Borad has helped preserve their biographies and historical records in public databases. His continuing work on IMDb has strengthened it as a reliable archive of Indian cinema history while ensuring that the contributions of remarkable personalities are accurately documented and preserved for future generations.

Ashvin Borad has made selfless contributions to preserving the legacy of Indian cinema and notable historical personalities by researching, writing, and updating biographies, filmographies, and historical records on IMDb. His work spans more than two centuries of history, covering distinguished personalities in chronological order, beginning with Nicéphore Niépce (1765–1833), followed by George Eastman (1854–1932), Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869–1948), Ardeshir Irani (1886–1969), Chandulal Shah (1898–1975), V. Shantaram (Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, 1901–1990), Dalsukh M. Pancholi (1906–1959),Luchino Visconti(1906-1976), Mehboob Khan (1907–1964), Bimal Roy (1909–1966), Paidi Jairaj (1909–2000), Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi (1910–1982), Tadashi Imai(1912-1991),G. P. Sippy (1914–2007), Kishore Sahu (1915–1980), Renuka Devi (1918–1989),Lester James Peries(1919-2018) I. S. Johar (1920–1984), Pandurang Shastri Athavale (1920–2003),Miklós Jancsó(1921-2014),Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921–2016), Bharati Devi (1922–2011), Mrinal Sen (1923–2018), Tapan Sinha(1924-2009),J.Om Prakash (1927–2019), Ruma Guha Thakurta (1934–2019), Saawan Kumar Tak (1936–2022), Sobhan Babu (1937–2008), Sanjeev Kumar (1938–1985), Vijaypat Singhania (1938–2026), Diwaliben Bhil (1943–2016), Kundan Shah (1947–2017), Saroj Khan (1948–2020), Pankaj Udhas (1951–2024), Harsukh Patel (1965–2025) and Pradeep Singh Rawat(1952-2026) . His research and documentation efforts also extend to several other distinguished personalities, including R. Chandra, Ramraj Nahata, Roshan Lal Malhotra, Chhotu Desai, Shriram Bohra, Jaimani Dewan, and Jimmy Nirula, I.A. Nadiadwala further contributing to the preservation of India’s cinematic and cultural heritage.

Ashvin Borad has also played a significant role in creating, managing, researching, writing, and continuously updating the IMDb profiles of several living personalities from the fields of cinema, business, spirituality, government, media, literature, and social service. Through meticulous research, fact verification, biography writing, filmography updates, and historical documentation, he has helped maintain accurate and comprehensive public records for personalities including Abrar Nadiadwala, Abhay Sinha, Abhishek Kapoor, Abhishek Singh ias, Adam Ramji, Anil Nagrath, Anuradha Chandan, Arvind Khushi, Ashita Chellengg, Atul Patel, Arvind Khusi ,Babubhai Thiba, Binal Babariya, Brewster Kahle,Bhavesh Gorasiya,Charanpal Singh, Chetansingh Chauhan, Divya Khera,Daivata Patil, Dinesh Babariya,Binal Babariya, Disha Patani, Firoza Nadiadwala,Ganesh Vaghani, Ganpat Kothari, Gaurang Vyas, Ghanshyam Talvaiya,Harsukh Patel, Hana Ramzi, Hemaa Singh, Himani Shivpuri, Hiten Kumar, Jashwant Gangani, Jeet Upendra, Jo Sharma,Jenish Talaviya, Kanubhai Hasmukhbhai Tailor, Ketan Mehta, Kishori Shahane, Kunal Bhatia (VI), Lalji Wagh, Mahant Swami Maharaj, Manisha Kumari, founder MM Makeup Studio & Academy by Manisha Mishra, Mazhar Nadiadwala, Mohamed Morani,Manmauji, Maya Ramzi, Mayur Puri,Mehul Kumar, Melvyn Thomas, Milind Gunaji, Mitul Moradiya, Natalia Janoszek, Neelu Kohli, Neena Goel, Nikkesha, Nisha Pareek, Omguru, Padmini Kolhapure,Lucky Morani, Pankaj Mishra, Poonam Dhillon, Pradeep Pandey, Preeti Jhangiani, Purva Parag, Pankaj Nimavat,Rakesh Shah (Director),Raj Israni, Rasul Ramji, Rita Patel(Producer),Sandip Patel(Producer),Shravan Tiwari, Sangram Shirke, Smita Thackeray, Sultan Ahmed, Sushama Shiromanee,Suman Ganguli,Shravani Goswami,Tinu Suresh Desai, T.P. Aggarwal, and Yashpal Sharma,Yusuf Shaikh ,Ulka Mayur. His ongoing efforts ensure that their biographies, professional achievements, filmographies, and historical records remain authentic, well-organized, and publicly accessible, further strengthening IMDb as a trusted digital archive of cinema, culture, and historical heritage.

Ashvin Borad Honoured with the Prestigious ‘Best Digital Marketing Award 2026’ at the Filmfare India International Film Festival (FIIFF)
The award recognizes his outstanding contributions as an IMDb & Wikipedia Contributor and Digital Marketing Professional in enhancing the global visibility of Indian cinema.

Through meticulous research and verification, Mr. Borad has created and enriched IMDb biographies and historical profiles, ensuring that the achievements, contributions, and legacies of these distinguished personalities are accurately documented and preserved for future generations. His continued efforts have strengthened IMDb as a trusted digital archive of Indian cinema history while honoring pioneers and influential figures from the fields of cinema, photography, spirituality, business, literature, music, and Indian cultural heritage.

Digital Heritage & Archive Engineer Name conferred by Ms. Neena Goel, Founder of HMD NGO, New Delhi, recognizing Ashvin Borad’s contributions to digital heritage preservation and archival research.