Tag: Mukund Sharma

  • LukUp Media names Tata Sky’s Mukund Sharma as EVP

    LukUp Media names Tata Sky’s Mukund Sharma as EVP

    MUMBAI: Content specialist Mukund Sharma, who is currently serving his notice period at the direct to home (DTH) company Tata Sky, has been roped in by on-demand and multi-screen TV service provider Lukup Media as executive vice president content, services and commercial.

     

    Confirming the appointment, LukUp Media managing director Kallol Borah said, “Mukund will be joining us from February and will be leading our content services. He will be responsible for various innovations on the content front. He will also look after value added services and other innovations. I wish him best of luck in LukUp Media.”

     

    Sharma, who is currently VP content at Tata Sky, has been with the company since its inception in 2005. Prior to joining Tata Sky, Sharma worked as senior manager with Ten Sports where he looked after revenue, advertising sales & strategy. He also worked with CNBC–TV 18 as manager.

     

    Sharma moves to LukUp Media with over 17 years of experience.

  • Tata Sky launches 9X Jhakaas for its subscribers

    Tata Sky launches 9X Jhakaas for its subscribers

    MUMBAI: Tata Sky has added one more channel to its bouquet. 9X Jhakaas, the Marathi music channel of 9X Media will now feature on number 798 for Tata Sky’s eight million subscribers.

    “The launch of the channel 9X Jhakaas on Tata Sky is all about striking the right chord with our Marathi subscribers. Our commitment has always been to offer the best blend of channels. As music is the universal language, this channel will complement others in our channel portfolio,” said Tata Sky vice president-content Mukund Sharma.

    Customers can subscribe to the channel by sending an SMS <9xjh> to 56633 from their registered telephone number (RTN).

    Speaking about this development 9X Media EVP and new business head Punit Pandey said, “We are delighted to announce that Tata Sky subscribers can now enjoy nonstop hit Marathi music and humorous short format shows round the clock on 9X Jhakaas. We hope that our viewers on Tata Sky will also enjoy our new show – Jhakaas Khaas and the popular programming Lai Bhari which gives a great insight into the Marathi Film and Music industry.”

  • Tata Sky launches 9X Jhakaas for its subscribers

    Tata Sky launches 9X Jhakaas for its subscribers

    MUMBAI: Tata Sky has added one more channel to its bouquet. 9X Jhakaas, the Marathi music channel of 9X Media will now feature on number 798 for Tata Sky’s eight million subscribers.

    “The launch of the channel 9X Jhakaas on Tata Sky is all about striking the right chord with our Marathi subscribers. Our commitment has always been to offer the best blend of channels. As music is the universal language, this channel will complement others in our channel portfolio,” said Tata Sky vice president-content Mukund Sharma.

    Customers can subscribe to the channel by sending an SMS <9xjh> to 56633 from their registered telephone number (RTN).

    Speaking about this development 9X Media EVP and new business head Punit Pandey said, “We are delighted to announce that Tata Sky subscribers can now enjoy nonstop hit Marathi music and humorous short format shows round the clock on 9X Jhakaas. We hope that our viewers on Tata Sky will also enjoy our new show – Jhakaas Khaas and the popular programming Lai Bhari which gives a great insight into the Marathi Film and Music industry.”