The serial 'India's Rajiv' was produced and directed by Simi Garewal. Simi Garewal (born Simrita Garewal, 17 October 1940) is an Indian actress, director, producer, and talk show host. She is the recipient of several awards including two Filmfare Awards and one Indian Television Academy Award. She is a staunch political supporter of the Indian National Congress and is very vocal about it on social media.

She is known for her work in Hindi films like Do Badan (1966), Saathi (1968), Mera Naam Joker (1970), Siddhartha (1972), Karz (1980) and Udeekaan (Punjabi film). She acted in the Bengali film Aranyer Din Ratri directed by Satyajit Ray. She is also known for her celebrity talk show, Rendezvous with Simi Garewal.