Mumbai: IN10 Media Network- VP corporate strategy and development Mansi Darbar has stepped down from her post.
Darbar had joined the company in January 2020 with the mandate to navigate the network strategically in the media and entertainment space. “During her tenure, the company expanded from one channel to three business verticals – five linear TV channels, two OTT platforms, and a production house. In the process, she initiated numerous strategic partnerships – local and global – for the network,” said the company on Thursday.
She also spearheaded the launch of the network’s first GEC channel, Ishara, which was launched in March 2021, and a kids’ entertainment channel, Gubbare, in November 2020.
IN10 Media Network MD Aditya Pittie said, “Mansi has played an integral part in our network’s growth journey and we are grateful for her valuable contribution to the business. I thank her for her efforts and wish her good luck for the future.”
Darbar said, “ It has been an overwhelming journey to be a part of the expansion process from EPIC to IN10 Media Network. I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Aditya for believing in me. And wish the very best to the network for all its future endeavors.”
A media and entertainment enthusiast with over 13 years of experience, prior to joining the network, Darbar was a part of the core founding team of ‘Applause Entertainment’, India’s first Content & IP Studio by the Aditya Birla Group. She was also a core founding team member at ALT Balaji, India’s first home-grown OTT platform.
She will be with the network till January 2022 for a smooth transition, according to the company.
MUMBAI: As we now stand in 2021, I remember a strategy quote by Sissy Gavrilaki which reads, “Failure is nothing more than a chance to revise your strategy.” When the bullet of Covid2019 pierced through our uneventful and routine lives, we didn’t know what hit us. There was pandemonium, anxiety, struggle, outbursts all around us – in every household of every city belonging to every country. All we saw, heard, spoke of was Covid2019 which had become the centre of all our lives and livelihoods.
Uncertainty became a constant in our lives. As we realised that the path ahead would be undefined, all we could now do was reflect, reassess, redetermine, revalue, re-strategise, realign and run forward with a redefined strategy for our respective businesses.
Strategy, to think of it, is a word with a simple meaning – a detailed plan for achieving a goal. But execution of a plan has its layer of complexity coupled with strategic vision. As we faced the pandemic, the first question which arose in front of our eyes was, ‘What happens to the business strategy which affects the outcome of goals, that in turn impacts revenue, which ultimately defines the future of our respective businesses’?
This simple yet alarming question was to be addressed and thus began the path to re-strategise in the Covid2019-dominated world. Each sector carved out its own innovative ways to re-strategise its business plans. Somewhere the strategy was to pause, somewhere it was to slow down, at some places it was to dismantle and while at others, to move forward. Each of these strategic steps redefined the business model, which redefined each human being’s life cycle which now consisted of new patterns, behaviours, lifestyles, cultures and most important habits.
As a start-up media network fuelled by the fire of ambition, we decided to stand together with the vision ‘united we stand, divided we fall’ to combat the avalanche of issues created due to Covid2019. Reassessing plans to ensure we achieve our goals in an uncompromised fashion became the need of every second and every hour at IN10. Grit, hard work, focus, teamwork became the artillery in our mission to stay on the targeted track of our business goals.
The pandemic taught me a very simple lesson – ‘What not to do.’ Yes, since the time we make a dramatic entry into this vast universe as human beings, we are taught ‘what to do’ at each level of our life. But as we grow out of the cocoon and take our steps on the road to adulthood, no one tells us, ‘What not to do.’ Now, as one of the most gruelling years of the decade comes to an end, I sit back and reflect on what I learnt ‘not to do!’
(The author is VP – corporate strategy and development network, In10 Media. Indiantelevision.com may not subscribe to her views.)
MUMBAI: Epic TV is back with the second season of its Indian Army docuseries Regiment Diaries. An Epic original, the series is more than a compilation of war stories but a visual tribute to the valiant men and their regiments who continue to honour the dignity of their duty towards the motherland. Told by the very men from the regiment, the show exhibits inspiring tales of bravery, discipline and sacrifice.
The second season of the show will air every Tuesday from 27 October 2020 at 8 pm, with a repeat telecast every Wednesday at noon.
Season one of the TV series took viewers through 13 army regimental centers where soldiers – both serving, and retired – shared their life experiences from times of peace and war.
The new season profiles Jammu Kashmir Light Infantry, Mahar Regiment, Parachute Special Forces, Kumao Regiment, Gurkha Regiment and BEG Regiment (Bengal Engineer Group).
IN10 Media Network corporate strategy and development VP Mansi Darbar said, “The Indian Army is an emotion which embodies the essence of modern India. Through Regiment Diaries we attempt to pay a tribute to our brave soldiers and showcase untold stories of their courage and valour. The show remains one of our most loved series and we hope that the new season is equally loved and appreciated by the audience.”
Mumbai: IN10 Media Network’s EPIC TV has taken its audiences on umpteen journeys across the country – from exploring abandoned palaces and forts to taking off on adventures to exotic and wild jungles and even exploring the gastronomical wonders of several cuisines. Building on its legacy of being India Ka Apna Infotainment, EPIC TV brings a limited series to celebrate the vibrant facets of the country. Titled Safarnama, the show is hosted by the well-known television actor and passionate traveler, Ankit Siwach. The series travels from Mumbai to the unseen corners of Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh and reveals to the audience unheard stories from these beautiful regions.
Ankit heads to the Himalayan mountains on a quest to find peace and serenity. His journey begins in the hustle-bustle of Mumbai and comes to a close in Kargil. As he travels, he explores the charm of Old Delhi, scenic sights of Kullu-Manali, famous monasteries and Pangong lake of Ladakh. He rides through the highest motorable pass of Asia, Khardungla La, unearths heroic tales of Kargil and has many more adventures. Safarnama is his travelogue filled with unforgettable memories and extraordinary experiences.
Produced by Sinashh Films, the 9-episode series will be telecast at 8:30 pm, every Monday, from 3rd August, 2020, with a repeat telecast at 12:30 pm on every Tuesday.
“EPIC TV has been home to some of the most exceptional stories about India across a vast range of genres and we take pride in bringing these extraordinary perspectives to our audiences,” said IN10 Media Network VP – Corporate Strategy and Development Mansi Darbar. She adds further, “Safarnama deep dives into the variegated uniqueness of India through its exploratory narrative. We look forward to taking our audience on an exciting expedition and discovering a yet uncharted facet of India.”
Speaking about his experience anchoring the travel series, Ankit Siwach said, “Safarnama is very close to my heart and it is an honour to present the most beautiful parts of our country to the audience through my experiences. The show is also an ode to the armed forces and the people of Himachal and Ladakh.”
“The series is a breath of fresh air when people around the country are locked down in their homes fighting the ongoing pandemic. The scenic beauty, adventurous rides, never seen before villages, people, the might of our army protecting the northernmost borders in the treacherous terrains in the world and everything else that came alive organically during the trip will definitely put a smile on the audience’s face. I hope the viewers get an experience of a lifetime through Safarnama,” said the actor, who made his acting debut on television with Rishton Ka Chakravyuh in 2017, and was later seen in popular television shows like Manmohini and Beyhadh 2.
The Safarnama series is the latest addition to EPIC TV’s wide and thoughtfully cataloged list of travel-based shows that explore the diverse landscapes and facets of India, which include popular series like Ekaant, Sanrachna, Road Less Travelled, Way Back Home, Indiepedia, Lost Recipes, Wilderness Days and more. Apart from travel, the channel’s India-centric content library continues telling exceptional stories across history, mythology, sports, food, wildlife, nature, etc.
