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  • Balaji Telefilms’ ‘Naagin’ is No. 1 show on Hindi GECs

    Balaji Telefilms’ ‘Naagin’ is No. 1 show on Hindi GECs

    MUMBAI: Balaji Telefilms’ weekend fiction show Naagin overtook the top five programmes of Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) in week 48 according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data for Hindi speaking Market (HSM) (U+R) : NCCS All : Prime Time (1800 – 2330 hrs) : 4+ Individuals.

     

    Launched on 1 November on Colors, Naagin has become one of the first weekend shows to have better ratings than weekday shows in the genre, having received the maximum ratings this past week. 

     

    Naagin secured the leadership position on the charts with 19576 (000Sums) followed by Star Plus’ prime time show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya in the second slot with 17293 (000Sums), whereas Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya took on the third slot with 13466 (000Sums). Colors’ weekday prime time show Sasural Simar Ka bagged the fourth place with 13466 (000Sums), while Zee Anmol’s Ek Se Bhale Do stood at number five with 12712 (000Sums).

     

    As was earlier reported by Indiantelevision.com, though the concept of Naagin is not new to the audience but the show has been doing exceptionally well for Balaji Telefilms and Colors. The show, which is based on the tale of a snake that changes its form according to will, airs at 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

     

    In its first week, Naagin garnered the maximum ratings. In week 44, the show totted 15,676 (000Sums). Naagin witnessed a rise in ratings in its first day telecast in week 45 with 16,741 (000Sums) while on the second day telecast, it got ratings of 12,761 (000Sums).

     

    In week 46, Colors’ weekend show again witnessed a rise and obtained 15,255 (000Sums) on Saturday, while on Sunday the ratings stood at 14,756 (000Sums).

     

    In week 47, Naagin stood at number two among the top five Hindi GECs programs. On Saturday, the show received 17,305 (000Sums), while its ratings stood at 16,126 (000Sums) on Sunday.

  • Balaji Telefilms’ TV show report card for H1 2016

    Balaji Telefilms’ TV show report card for H1 2016

    BENGALURU: How is Balaji Telefilms – India’s leading TV production house  – faring as far its contribution to the ratings of its major clients – Star Plus, Zee TV, Colors, Sony, and DD – is concerned? Indiantelevision.com decided to give you a sneak peek using the company’s presentation filed with the BSE for the last quarter. Bear in mind that in its December 2015 corporate presentation, Balaji Telefilms has mentioned BARC ratings and its contributions while in its September 2015 presentation, the company indicated TAM parameters. And we are comparing the numbers for H1-2016 with FY-2015. 

     

    Despite the difference in the two rating bodies’ matrices, this article tries to show the variance of Balaji Telefilms’ contribution to the channels’ GRPs between Week 37 and Week 45, while indicating the slot leaders on these channels. That Balaji Telefilms is a major contributor to most, if not all the channels’ GRPs, is a foregone conclusion.

     

    Channels contribution to Balaji’s revenues

     

    The Star network replaced the Zee Network as the major contributor to Balaji’s revenues in H1-2016 due to Nach Baliye 7 on Star Plus and the discontinuation of Jodha Akbar on Zee TV. The Star network contributed 35 per cent to the company’s revenues in H1-2016 as compared to the 19 per cent it had contributed in FY-2015.

     

    In FY-2015, the Zee Network’s contribution to Balaji Telefilms’ revenue was 44 per cent, whereas in H1-2016 it declined to 28 per cent as per the company’s December 2015 corporate presentation.

     

    Colors’ contribution to Balaji Telefilms’ revenues in H1-2016 increased to 14 per cent as compared to 12 per cent for FY-2015. Sony also increased its contribution in percentage terms to Balaji Telefilms revenues in H1-2016 to 13 per cent from nine per cent in FY-2015, as did Life OK – its contribution to Balaji Telefilms revenues increased to 10 per cent from seven per cent in the previous financial year.

     

    Sony Pal and Doordarshan (DD) had contributed four and five per cent respectively to the company’s revenues in FY-2015, but have made no contribution to Balaji Telefilms’ revenues in the current half year. The company says that DD’s contribution dropped down to zero per cent due to postponing the revenue realisation to the last quarter of FY-2016. Balaji Telefilms says that the new shows from Q3-2016 onwards will further strengthen the contribution of Colors, Star Plus, &TV and Sony to its revenues.

     

    Let’s see how the top three channels fared in weeks 37 and 45 across the two ratings systems vis-?-vis some Balaji Telefilms soaps:

     

    Week 37

     

    In week 37, as per BARC ratings, Colors led the chart with a considerable rise in ratings and grabbed first place amongst the Hindi GECs with 414841 (000Sums) as against 386518 (000Sums) in week 36. Though Star Plus witnessed a rise in ratings, it stood behind Colors in the second spot with 381365 (000Sums) as compared to 370135 (000Sums) in the previous week. Zee TV and Life OK were perched at the third and fourth slot with 256811 (000Sums) and 221762 (000Sums) respectively. Sab secured the fifth berth in the list with 183879 (000Sums).

     

    As per TAM, it was Star Plus that held on to its lead position in Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) category in week 37 for HSM (including LC1) with 237 GRPs. Colors was in the second slot with 219 GRPs, while Zee TV secured third position with 159 GRPs.

     

    So there is a difference in the top two slots between the two systems – according to BARC, Colors had the highest GRPs, while according to TAM, Star Plus had the highest GRPs in week 37. The third spot according to both the systems belonged to Zee TV.

     

    Week 45

     

    According to BARC, Star Plus led the Hindi GEC genre with 748197 (000Sums), while Zee Anmol bagged the second position with 717923 (000Sums). Colors secured third spot with 656542 (000Sums), while Zee TV fell to the fourth position with 638475 (000Sums).

     

    According to TAM, Colors bagged the first spot with 236 GRPs in week 45 against 221 GRPs in week 44. Star Plus saw a decline in ratings to second slot with 226 GRPs against 239 GRPs in previous week followed by Zee TV in the third spot with 152 GRPs and Life OK at fourth place with 138 GRPs.

     

    Here again there is a difference – TAM says that Colors had the first place in terms of GRPs, while Star Plus was second, and BARC data says that Star Plus was first and Colors second.

     

    Balaji Telefilms’ soaps in weeks 37 and 45 on the top three Hindi GECs

     

    Star Plus

     

    Along with Nach Baliye, fiction shows Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (BARC rating 3.7) and new show Kuch to Hai Tere Mere Darmiyan (BARC rating 0.8), Balaji Telefilms contributed 24 per cent to Star Plus’ GRPs for BARC week 45 as per the company’s corporate presentation for December 2015. Star Plus led the Hindi GEC genre in week 45 as per BARC data. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein was the leader in the 7.30 to 8 pm slot.

     

    Earlier, in its September 2015 corporate presentation, Balaji Telefilms said that its shows contributed 19 per cent to Star Plus GRPs for TAM week 37 with Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (TAM rating 3.43).

     

    Zee TV

     

    In week 45, Balaji’s contribution to Zee TV’s BARC ratings was 20 per cent. Balaji’s fiction show on Zee TV at that time was Kumkum Bhagya (BARC rating 3.8). While Zee TV fell to fourth position in week 45, Kumkum Bhagya was the leader in the 9 – 9.30 pm slot.

     

    Earlier, in week 37 as per Balaji Telefilms’ shows contributed 25 per cent to Zee TV’s GRPs with Kumkum Bhagya being a slot leader with a TAM rating of 3.95. Zee TV saw a marginal downfall in ratings, but secured third position in week 37.

     

    Colors

     

    In week 45, Balaji Telefilms had Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, which was the leader in the 10 – 10.30 pm slot with BARC rating of 3.4 on Colors, which secured third spot as per BARC. Balaji Telefilms’ contribution to Colors GRPs was 14 per cent in week 45.

     

    In week 37, Colors was in the second slot with 219 TAM GRPs in comparison to 198 TAM GRPs in week 36. Balaji Telefilms’ contribution to Colors TAM ratings was 15 per cent with Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi recording a slot leadership TAM rating of 3.44.

  • ALT Digital Media Entertainment names Nachiket Pantvaidya as CEO

    ALT Digital Media Entertainment names Nachiket Pantvaidya as CEO

    MUMBAI: In a bid to strengthen its team, Balaji Telefilms’ ALT Digital Media Entertainment has named Nachiket Pantvaidya as CEO.

     

    ALT Digital was announced earlier this year as part of the group’s strategic intent to extend its creative expertise to the digital domain by developing on-demand, original, edgy and contemporary content for digital audiences globally.

     

    At ALT Digital, Pantvaidya will have P&L responsibility of the company’s operations spanning content, marketing, distribution and revenues as the company gears up to launch its services in 2016.

     

    Balaji Telefilms joint managing director Ekta Kapoor said, “We are pleased to welcome Nachiket to the Balaji family. These are exciting times as Balaji takes a leap onto the digital landscape with ALT Digital – a significant milestone in our growth story. We are most excited as Nachiket brings along not only a rich expanse of industry experience but also new energy and dynamic execution skills to lead our new venture and build a strong and valuable B2C brand.”

     

    Balaji Telefilms group chief executive officer Sameer Nair added, “Nachiket shares our passion for entertainment, has extensive operational experience and brings with him an excellent understanding of the entertainment ecosystem as well as the transformation it is rapidly undergoing. I am confident that supported by a team that is amongst the best in the industry, ALT Digital is on course towards creating its own differentiated position as a leading digital entertainment content creator and distributor in India for global audiences. We look forward to working together, bringing our individual & collective strengths and expertise to the business and creating greater value for our shareholders.”

     

    It may be recalled that in an earlier stint with Balaji Telefilms, Pantvaidya was CEO for the company’s TV content business. Prior to that, he has been with companies like Sony Entertainment Television and Star Plus as business head. He also held several roles in the Star TV network, including head of Star Pravah and managing director of Fox Television Studios. An IIM-Ahmedabad alumnus, he has also held key management roles in BBC and Disney.

     

    Pantvaidya said, “I am delighted to be leading ALT Digital at a time when a tremendous mobile, video and e-commerce revolution is underway and media consumption across the globe is increasingly taking place in digital formats. The increase in the number of devices capable of supporting digital media along with increasing Internet access speed has provided consumers with an option to access the media content of choice – be it information, entertainment or social activity anytime, and anywhere. Against this backdrop, the opportunity to leverage Balaji Telefilms’ creative sensibilities as India’s leading production studio, to a new digital arena is most exciting. We will move from a conventional “one size fits all” approach to a more evolved and targeted approach to marketing and creating unique and differentiated content.”

  • Balaji Telefilms denies specific intent to sale of stake in digital business to global firm

    Balaji Telefilms denies specific intent to sale of stake in digital business to global firm

    BENGALURU: Balaji Telefilms Limited has denied any specific intention of selling a stake in its digital business to a global firm  in a response filed at the bourses. The Stock Exchange had asked for a clarification from Balaji Telefilms about a report published in the Economic Times that said the Balaji Telefilms was in talks with a global firm to sell a 20 percent stake, and the deal valued Balaji’s digital business at Rs 1,900 crore.

     

    In its response, Balaji Telefilm said that the company, during its normal course of business, keeps exploring various opportunities to enhance shareholder value, including fund raising opportunities. There are, however, no specific discussions/negotiations by the company regarding sale of its stake in the digital business subsidiary. The response says that Balaji Telefilms was cognizant of its regulatory responsibilities and would keep the Stock Exchanges informed in case of any specific developments.

     

    The response further said that Balaji Telefilms was working towards getting the necessary approval(s) from its shareholders in the matter which was already informed to the Stock Exchanges in its Outcome of Board Meeting  letter date November 9, 2015, stating that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on November 9, 2015, had approved to raise funds not exceeding Rs 250 crore by way of QIP/GDR/ADR/FCCB/other securities linked to equity/preference shares/any security or instrument representing convertible securities and to increase the authorised share capital of the company  from Rs 20 crore to Rs 26 crore, subject to approval of shareholders.

     

    Balaji Telefilm said that it had no comment to offer on the price movement mentioned by the Stock Exchange letter, as this was a function of the market.

  • Balaji Telefilms receives board nod to raise Rs 250 crore

    Balaji Telefilms receives board nod to raise Rs 250 crore

    MUMBAI: With a target set to make digital B2C (business to consumer) under the ALT Digital umbrella as its core business in five years’ time, the Ekta Kapoor helmed Balaji Telefilms Ltd is arming itself with a war chest of funds to enter the market with guns blazing.

     

    The company, which was looking at raising Rs 250 crore to ramp up its digital business, has nowreceived board approval for the same. 

    The funds will be raised by way of QIP, GDR, ADR, FCCB, other securities linked to equity, preference shares or any instrument or securities representing convertible securities. 

    This is subject to approval of the company’s shareholders and other necessary approvals. 

    Additionally, the board has also approved to increase the authorised share capital of the company from Rs 20 crore to Rs 26 crore, subject to approval of shareholders.

  • Q2-2016: Balaji Telefilms’ QoQ PAT more than triples despite lower revenue

    Q2-2016: Balaji Telefilms’ QoQ PAT more than triples despite lower revenue

    BENGALURU: Balaji Telefilms Limited (Balaji Telefilms) reported 3.5 times consolidated profit after tax (PAT) in the quarter ended 30 September, 2015 (Q2-2016, current quarter) at Rs 7.29 crore (13.2 per cent margin) as compared to the Rs 2.09 crore (2.8 per cent of TIO) in the immediate trailing quarter. The company had reported a loss of Rs 75.80 crore in Q2-2015.

     

    Note:  (1)100,00,000 = 100 lakh = 10 million = 1 crore

    (2) All numbers are consolidated unless stated otherwise.

     

    The company reported eight per cent YoY drop in consolidated total income from operations (TIO) current quarter to Rs 55.08 crore from Rs 59.86 crore and 27.3 per cent drop from Rs 74.64 crore in Q1-2016. 

     

    The company’s revenue from commissioned programs segment in Q2-2016 increased YoY to Rs 51.18 crore from Rs 49.33 crore but declined 30.4 per cent from Rs 73.58 crore in the immediate trailing quarter. The segment’s operating profit in the current quarter increased by 2.2 times YoY to Rs 13 crore from Rs 5.85 crore and increased 11.4 per cent QoQ from Rs 11.67 crore.

    Total programming hours (excluding Nach Baliye) in the current quarter at 199 were lower than 219 hours in Q2-2015 and 209 hours in Q1-2016. Revenue per hour in Q2-2016 was Rs 24.3 lakh, higher than the Rs 20.50 lakh in the year ago quarter. For the immediate trailing quarter, revenue per hour was also Rs 24.3 lakh. The company says that drop in number of hours in the current quarter is mainly on account of Jodha Akbar going off-air in August 2015.

     

    Balaji’s other segment – Films, reported revenue of just Rs 1.64 crore in the current quarter as compared to Rs 9.43 crore in Q2-2015. The segment reported revenue of Rs 1.04 crore in Q1-2016.

     

    Film’s segment reported operating profit of Rs 0.06 crore in Q2-2016 as compared to an operating loss of Rs 7.46 crore in Q2-2015 and an operating loss of Rs 0.45 crore in the immediate trailing quarter.

     

    Total Expenditure in the current quarter declined 10.2 per cent to Rs 45.85 crore as compared to Rs 51.07 crore in the corresponding year ago quarter and declined 28.5 per cent from Rs 64.16 crore in the immediate trailing quarter.

     

    The company’s cost of production in the current quarter declined 33 per cent YoY to Rs 36.7 crore from Rs 54.6 crore and declined 39 per cent QoQ from Rs 60.2 crore.

     

    Staff cost increased 19 per cent YoY and QoQ to Rs 50 crore from Rs 42 crore.

  • Balaji Telefilms amps up production value with ‘Naagin’ on Colors

    Balaji Telefilms amps up production value with ‘Naagin’ on Colors

    MUMBAI: Balaji Telefilms has readied a visual treat for viewers with its new show – Naagin, which is slated to go on air on Colors from 1 November.

     

    The soap factory has upped its production value for this show with focus on elements like characterisation, scripting and visual appeal. The new mystical thriller is a dramatically obsessive love story of reincarnation. Naagin will be a finite weekend fiction series, which will be telecast every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm.

     

    Set against the backdrop of Rajasthan, Naagin is loaded with outstanding VFX effects offering an authentic film-like experience. The musical score of the show will add to the viewing experience as Colors recreates the timeless magic of the song Tere Sang Pyaar Main Nahi Todna through a new-age adaptation.

     

    Commenting on the show’s format, Balaji Telefilms joint managing director and creative director Ekta Kapoor said, “At Balaji, we have always believed in experimenting with different concepts while bringing in some variety for our viewers. The concept of Naagin is something that we, at Balaji, have never explored in the past; it is a completely new facet of love stories that transcends into the mystique of the unknown. With intense focus on different elements like characterization, scripting, visual appeal, etc, we have amped up the production value to make it a winning proposition on the small screen. Putting together an hour-long proposition requires additional investment in terms of story development and high-end technology, and we are looking forward to presenting an all-round offering to Colors’ viewers.”

     

    Speaking about the show, Colors programming head Manisha Sharma added, “After the success of 24 Season 1, Naagin is our second offering within the fiction finite series space airing on weekends. Naagin is a mystical thriller incorporating a dramatic twist at every corner to add an element of thrill and excitement, which will keep viewers engaged. The show is a testimony of Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms’ conviction towards providing quality entertainment avenues for viewers through new and innovative concepts that appeal to viewers visually and in terms of its narrative.”

     

    The aesthetically narrated saga, Naagin delves into the life of a suave and ambitious business tycoon, Ritik Raheja (Arjun Bijlani) who believed that love and religion are distractions as they make you weak. But his beliefs are challenged when he comes face-to-face with Shivanya (Mouni Roy). While Ritik is enamoured by her simplicity, Shivanya is stuck between two extreme emotions – love and vengeance. Shivanya’s friend, Sesa (Adaa Khan) is her support system, but she has an ulterior motive that no one knows about. The constant conflict between love and revenge drive these protagonists together as their lives clash in a coming together of their past histories.

  • &TV set to unleash four new shows across genres

    &TV set to unleash four new shows across genres

    MUMBAI: The fresh entrant in the Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) space – &TV from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd’s (Zeel) stable has rolled up its sleeves and is prepping to take competition head on by dishing out a mixed platter of fresh programming content.

    The channel is looking at strengthening its offering with the launch of four new shows across genres namely romantic, fantasy, horror, and socio-mythological, keeping in line with its strategy to keep the content contemporary and different. 

    At the helm is &TV business head Rajesh Iyer, who says that each of the new shows will appeal to a particular part of society and cater to a particular market.

    The channel will kick-start the series of new launches with the romantic show Ye Kahan Aa Gaye Hum on 26 October from Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms. Incidentally, this is Balaji Telefilms’ maiden show for the channel. This friendship and love saga revolves around a successful singer and showcases the success story of a music empire built by his father. The show will be aired from Monday – Friday at 9:30 pm and will replace Razia Sultan. The channel has roped in Ching and Multani Chavanprash as the co-powered by sponsors for the show.

    Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Iyer says, “This the first time that &TV is is working with Balaji Telefilms but Ekta has worked with Zee before, therefore  the experience has been fantastic and our relationship goes much beyond just one particular show.”

    Strengthening the weekend line-up, &TV will be launching its first horror show titled Darr… Sabko Lagta Hai with Bipasha Basu as narrator. Set to go on air from 31 October, the show will air on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 pm. It has been produced by Reel Life Entertainment and will showcase stories about the paranormal, supernatural, spirits, ghosts and the unseen, which have the potential to send shivers down the spine with unsuspecting turns and nail-biting twists.

    With the launch of Darr… Sabko Lagta Hai, the channel will be further firming up its weekend prime time band from 8 pm onwards. It may be recalled that in August, the channel launched two new weekend shows namely the game show Deal or No Deal (8 pm) hosted by Ronit Roy and the crime investigative series Agent Raghav (9 pm).

    Talking about the current weekend programming, Iyer says, “ – Deal or No Deal and Agent Raghav have done reasonably well and we are very happy with the current growth and performance of both the shows. Going forward, we are definitely looking at improving the shows’ performances.”

    The third new show will be in the fantasy genre called Adhuri Kahani Hamari. This saga of reincarnation and love has been produced by Four Lions Films and will launch on 16 November. It will be aired from Monday to Friday at 7:30 pm and will replace the show Badii Devrani.

    Foraying into the socio-mythological genre, &TV will be launching its fourth new show – Santoshi Maa staring Ratan Rajput. The show, which is produced by Rashmi Sharma Productions, will focus on the belief of a devotee in Maa Santoshi and how the goddess helps her overcome obstacles in life. The show is slated to launch in November. However, the date and time slot have not yet been firmed up by the channel.

    Iyer says, “The four new shows are across different genres ranging from romance, to horror to fantasy to socio-mytho and with these, our aim is to up the number of original shows on our channel.”

    Since its launch in March this year, &TV has unleashed shows of varied new concepts and story ideas. Speaking on the channel’s content strategy, Iyer says, “From a brand perspective, we have been very clear from the beginning. Our sole goal is to give differentiated content to the audience and we want to keep doing so. Our strategy is to keep the content contemporary and differentiated, these are the two key things that we look for when chalking out our programming. Our aim is to offer shows that will appeal to a different parts of society across different markets. There is no formula for success, we have to put out our best and take it from there.”

    With as many as four new shows, the expectations are riding high. “There is lot of hard work and effort, which has been put in on the shows from the team and we hope to put up a great show,” Iyer adds.

    The channel is looking at all four new shows as finite stories, which will reach its logical conclusions. Not believing in the concept of yanking non-performing shows off air mid-way, Iyer says that if a story ends, it has to reach its logical end and when it does, they end the story.

    Going full throttle on promotions, mass media campaigns across print, television, outdoor, radio and digital will be unleashed. “We have kick started road shows with lead artists,” informs Iyer.

    With Hindi GECs spurting out new content during the festive season, Zeel’s newest baby &TV is poised to push its way through the clutter with its new programming salvos.

  • Sony shuffles shows; ‘Crime Patrol’ to air 7 days a week at 10.30 pm

    Sony shuffles shows; ‘Crime Patrol’ to air 7 days a week at 10.30 pm

    MUMBAI: In a bid to cash in on its long running crime show, Sony Entertainment Television will soon be shuffling its programming. Crime Patrol, which was earlier aired on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 pm, will now be aired seven days a week in the 10.30 pm slot.

     

    Come 26 October, the show, which has been running for 12 years now, will be taking over the 10.30 pm time slot replacing the current show Balaji Telefilms’ Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar, which will move to 6.30 pm.

     

    Crime Patrol was the first of its kind in the genre and till today has retained its authenticity in depiction of crime. While some cases made audience question their belief in humanity, they were successful in creating a powerful impact on the viewers and raising their awareness. The show has garnered much appreciation from viewers for its incessant efforts of presenting the various evils that hamper our society. 

     

    A source close to the development informs Indiantelevision.com, “The channel has made this shift looking at the increasing popularity of the show. Moreover, with Crime Patrol completing 12 years, the show will come up with fresh content.”

     

    Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyar, which stars Ronit Roy and Pallavi Kulkarni, will now be aired from Monday to Friday at 6.30 pm.

     

    Across other Hindi GECs, Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar in 6:30 pm slot is pitched against Colors’ prime time show Ishq Ka Rang Safed and is aired from 6 – 7 pm. On the other hand, Zee TV airs Sarojini at 6:30 pm, Life OK airs Best of Savdhaan India: India Fights Back’s one hour repeat telecast at 6 pm; Star Plus airs Suhani Si Ek Ladki  at 6:30 pm and &TV airs Begusarai.

     

    On the other hand, Crime Patrol at 10:30 pm will be pitted against Colors’ much talked and hyped reality show Bigg Boss 9 Double Troubleat 10:30 pm (Mon-Fri), Comedy Nights Bachao on Saturday (10-11 pm) and Comedy Nights With Kapil on Sundays (10-11 pm); Zee TV’sLajwanti at 10:30 pm on weekdays and Fear File on weekends; Life OK’s Savdhaan India: India Fights Back  (Mon-Sun), Star Plus’ Tere Sheher Mein (Mon-Sat) and Best of Sumit Sambhal Lega (Sunday); &TV’s Bhabhi Ji Ghar Pe Hai (Mon-Sun) and Sab TV’s Yam Hai Hum (Mon-Fri), Baalveer (Saturday) and Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chasma (Sunday) in the same time band.

  • TV18 Broadcast names Dhruv Subodgh Kaji & Rajiv Krishan Luthra as additional directors

    TV18 Broadcast names Dhruv Subodgh Kaji & Rajiv Krishan Luthra as additional directors

    MUMBAI: TV18 Broadcast has appointed Dhruv Subodgh Kaji and Rajiv Krishan Luthra as additional directors designated as independent directors of the company.

     

    The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on 12 October that the Board of Directors of the company has confirmed the appointment of Kaji and Luthra.

     

    Chartered accountant by profession, Kaji served as a finance director of Raymond and has an experience of more than 25 years. His expertise lies in strategic planning. He also served as director of Balaji Telefilms from 2004 to 2010. 

     

    On the other hand, Luthra is the founder and managing partner of Luthra & Luthra Law Offices. He has been rendering advice for over three decades, on a vast range of commercial transactions involving corporate, tax and civil law issues.