Tag: Abhishek Dutta

  • Likee collaborates with T-Series to promote series of songs

    Likee collaborates with T-Series to promote series of songs

    MUMBAI:  Short video platform Likee has collaborated with film and music production giant T-Series to promote an upcoming series of 12 songs by some of the most popular singers in the country. The collaboration also comes as an opportunity for some of Likee influencers to feature in the music videos and films produced by T-Series.

    The songs, to be promoted as part of the collaboration, will be sung by popular vocalists, including Tulsi Kumar, Guru Randhawa, Dhvani Bhanushali, among others. The songs will be filmed on acclaimed actors/performers such as Divya Khosla Kumar, Khushali Kumar and Himansh Kohli.

    Likee creators can also be a part of the grand gala by joining a hashtag challenge and posting their videos on the songs. Top Likee influencers are also slated to be a part of the same. They might be featured in the official music videos alongside the singers and the actors who are part of the collaboration.

    Abhishek Dutta, Head of Likee India, said, “This collaboration with T-Series is one of the biggest for Likee in terms of magnitude and star power. A pool of popular singers and actors are coming together for the project and Likee is excited to help them promote their content, taking it to millions of our users. This is also a unique opportunity for our influencers, as T-Series will feature them.”

    Talking about the collaboration, T-Series president Neeraj Kalyan said, “Being one of the biggest production houses in the country, this project is in sync with the stature of T-Series. A key player here is Likee as it will take the songs/content to millions of users across the country.”

    Popular Bollywood singer Tulsi Kumar, said, “A good platform for promotion is as vital as a renowned production brand for the success of a song. Hence, I am elated that Likee will promote the songs for us and take it across to millions of music lovers.

  • Abhishek Dutta appointed as network head for Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia

    Abhishek Dutta appointed as network head for Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia

    MUMBAI: Abhishek Dutta has been named Senior Director and Network Head -Kids, overseeing Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia. Based in Mumbai, his responsibilities include programming, channel operations, acquisitions and promotions, as well as the content direction for the two brands.

    WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks South Asia Managing Director Siddharth Jain said, “Abhishek brings with him a strong kids industry experience and I am confident that he will raise the bar of the kids’ portfolio and capitalise on the opportunities that lie ahead of us. I welcome Abhishek to the WarnerMedia family.”

    Dutta will also be working closely with and under the direction of Leslie Lee, VP of Kids Content, WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks APAC.

    Dutta has more than two decades of experience and expertise in the media and entertainment industry. He has been a part of four successful TV channel launches as well as a digital platform focussing on kids in India. Besides his creative and programming skills, his technical skills include sound recording, voicing, music mixing and editing.

    Dutta added, “The kids TV category has become more exciting than ever before. With my new role at the helm of Cartoon Network and POGO in South Asia, I am looking forward to driving the current business through its next phase of growth. This set of brands are not only first movers, but also the most established kids brands in the country.”

    His career includes stints at ALT Balaji, Discovery Networks India and, most recently, was Senior Kids Programming Director at Viacom18, a company he joined in 2016. His various roles have included programming, channel operations and management, content development and acquisitions, and animation development.

    Dutta is a sports enthusiast and has won multiple honours for volleyball and handball. He has also been involved in the National Cadets Corps and has represented his platoon as the commander in India’s Republic Day parade.