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  • Zee Telugu amps up Sunday programming with exciting lineup

    Zee Telugu amps up Sunday programming with exciting lineup

    Mumbai: Zee Telugu is all set to make the upcoming Sunday exciting for its viewers with the world TV premiere of “Valimai” at 5:30 p.m and elimination chills of “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: The Singing Superstar” at 9 p.m.

    “Valimai” is the action-thriller directed by H Vinoth and features Ajith Kumar, Kartikeya Gummakonda, Huma Qureshi, and Gurbani Judge in lead roles. The film revolves around ACP Arjun (Kumar), a police officer who can go to any extent to keep the city safe.

    Furthermore, the Sunday special episode of “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa: The Singing Superstar” will continue the entertainment quotient for the audience. While viewers have a gala time during the fun-filled girls v/s boys segment during the show, popular lyricist Kasarla Shyam will steal the limelight as he appears as a special guest and enthralls everyone with his rendition of DJ Tillu’s song. This Sunday will have an elimination round on the show, said the channel.

  • ‘The Kashmir Files’ to have its OTT premiere on Zee5

    ‘The Kashmir Files’ to have its OTT premiere on Zee5

    Mumbai: After the super successful theatrical run both domestically and internationally, director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s latest hard-hitting drama “The Kashmir Files” is going to have its world digital premiere on Zee5. The official date of its digital release is yet to be announced.

    The film recently crossed Rs 250-crore-mark at the box office and broke all records in the post-pandemic era. “Wth its digital release on Zee5, ‘The Kashmir Files’ will be accessible to the viewers of across 190+ countries in multiple languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada,” said the streaming platform in a statement.

    The film is produced by Zee Studios and Tej Narayan Agarwal, Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, and it is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri and features a stellar cast of actors including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi and Chinmay Mandlekar.

    Living up to its title, “The Kashmir Files” is a true story, based on video interviews of the first-generation victims of “Kashmir genocide” of Kashmiri Pandit community. The film garnered positive response from critics and fans alike and even struck an emotional chord with many including superstars like Aamir Khan and Akshaye Kumar among others.

    Commenting on the digital release of “The Kashmir Files,” Zee5 chief business officer Manish Kalra said, “At Zee5, we are building a platform that empowers its audiences as much as it entertains them. We are always looking for real, relatable stories to connect with the Indian audience. Over the last few years, we have accelerated and expanded our offerings while partnering with the best of talent and content creators to design a slate that makes us the platform of choice for entertainment seekers.”

    “’The Kashmir Files’ is not just a film but an emotion and a movement,” said director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. “I am glad that the theatrical release received such overwhelming response across the world and now with its World Digital Premiere on India’s largest homegrown video streaming platform – Zee5, the film will reach more people and will continue to strike a chord in millions.”

  • IPL media rights: Major contenders come on board to buy ITT

    IPL media rights: Major contenders come on board to buy ITT

    Mumbai: Within a week of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) releasing the Invitation-To-Tender (ITT) to sell the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights for the 2023-27 broadcast seasons, major players such as Disney Star, Reliance Viacom18, Sony, Zee and Amazon, and an unnamed company have bought the document.

    As per a report by The Times of India, American tech giant Apple is expected to buy the ITT next week.

    BCCI invites bids for IPL media rights from 2023-27

    The total base price for the media rights has been set at Rs 32,890 crore calculated on the basis of 74 matches to be played this season. The board has divided the rights into four bundles including TV broadcast rights for the Indian subcontinent set at a base price of Rs 18,130 crore (74 games), digital rights for the Indian subcontinent set at a base price of Rs 12,210 core (74 games), non-exclusive digital rights for Indian subcontinent (18 matches including the opening match, four playoffs and night games of the doubleheaders) set at a base price of Rs 1,440 crore and TV and digital rights for the rest of the world (74 games) set at a base price of Rs 1,110 crore.  

    The e-auction for the media rights will be held in the second week of June. The deadline to purchase the ITT will end on 10 May.

  • Rahul Madanan joins Zee as director of marketing

    Rahul Madanan joins Zee as director of marketing

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) has appointed Rahul Madanan as the new director of marketing, according to his LinkedIn update.

    In this new role, he will be based out of Kerala and oversee brand strategy, management and show launch marketing for the Malayalam TV business – Zee Keralam, across ATL/BTL/digital/PR.

    Madanan is a brand strategist, business management and integrated marketing communication specialist.  

    Before joining Zeel, he was associated with Bhima Jewels, where he worked as senior manager – marketing for a year. He has also worked with media companies such as Sun TV Network, Star TV Network, Carat Media, Maxus, Lodestar Universal, and DDB Mudra Group.

  • Bombay HC allows Invesco plea against order on EGM to remove Zee’s Punit Goenka

    Bombay HC allows Invesco plea against order on EGM to remove Zee’s Punit Goenka

    Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday allowed an appeal filed by Invesco Developing Markets Fund, the largest shareholder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel), against a single-judge order granting an interim injunction on holding an EGM to remove Zeel MD and CEO Punit Goenka.

    A division bench of Justices SJ Kathawalla and Milind Jadhav quashed and set aside the single bench order of October 2021.

    “The appeal is allowed. The single bench order is quashed and set aside. We have held that the requisition notice (sent by Invesco to Zee) is neither illegal nor incapable of being set aside,” the court said.

    Senior counsel Aspi Chinoy, appearing for Zee, sought the court to direct for a status quo to be maintained.

    The court then directed for the status quo to be maintained for three weeks.

    The bench also said it has quashed all the observations made by the single bench in its order.

    In September 2021, Invesco had put out a requisition to the Zee board of directors to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) because it felt the company was not running as smoothly as desired.

    The firm sought to remove three directors from Zee’s board, including Goenka.

    When Zee refused to respond to the requisition, Invesco moved an application before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai, which directed Zee to consider the requisition under law.

    Zee then approached the high court, seeking a declaration that the requisition notice by Invesco to hold the EGM was illegal and invalid.

    A single bench of justice Gautam Patel had in October 2021 in an interim order granted an injunction against holding of the EGM.

    Subsequently, Invesco filed an appeal against the interim injunction order on the ground that the high court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter and that it ought to have been heard and decided by the NCLT.

  • Zeel’s sales director Ankit Anthwal moves on

    Zeel’s sales director Ankit Anthwal moves on

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd’s (Zeel) director of sales Ankit Anthwal has announced his decision to move on from the company after a six-year stint. 

    Anthwal took to social media and shared an update saying he is moving onto a new chapter in his life. “As I move onto a new chapter in my life, the journey that has led me here is something I’d like to share. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has been an integral part of my life over the last 6 years. This has by far been the longest time I have invested in any organisation and there are quite a few reasons for the same,” he said in a LinkedIn post.

    Anthwal joined Zeel in 2015 as senior manager – North (Zee TV). In 2018, he became territory head (North) and led the market for Z Marathi/Z Yuva (GEC’s) and a new music channel launch in Maharashtra, Z Vajwa.

    Prior to Zeel, Anthwal worked with Star TV Network as a senior executive for two years and handled Star Plus and Star Gold. He earlier worked with Reliance Broadcast Network and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.

    “While there are many people who work hard in their professional careers, there are very few places that acknowledge and reward the same. Zee Entertainment was that place for me. With consistent growth and support I flourished within its system. My mentors guided me through the various challenges, my peers motivated me to keep going and my teams’ efforts always ensured we thrived. Thank you Zee, for a rollercoaster ride that has finally reached its conclusion, leaving behind a thrilling experience that I’ll always be thankful for and have fond memories of,” he further said in the same post.

    Anthwal completed his MBA in marketing from ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad. His next assignment is still unknown.

  • Plix brings in Krithika Sriram as chief growth officer

    Plix brings in Krithika Sriram as chief growth officer

    Mumbai: Plant-based nutrition brand Plix has announced the onboarding of Krithika Sriram as chief growth officer. 

    In this role, Sriram will spearhead growth, drive the go-to-market strategy for new product lines, extension into new categories, and expansion into international markets. 

    “It is great to have Sriram on board as the chief growth officer of Plix. Her expertise in the development of business strategy, consumer-centric brand building & brand development, and revenue initiatives is going to help us drive forward the vision for Plix in the years ahead,” said Plix co-founder Akash Zaveri. “At Plix, our vision is to bring clean, plant-based food to every table, launch innovative products as well as enter new markets in the times to come. This and the fact that Sriram believes in the same tenets that Plix does as a brand will enable us to achieve and exceed the goals for the times ahead with her on board.”

    Sriram was last associated with Zee Network, where she was held the post of marketing head.

    “I derive immense satisfaction from helping new age consumer brands grow their base exponentially and expand into high potential markets, address consumer demand through a pioneering product portfolio and engage the consumers deeply with a holistic communication approach,” Sriram said on her new role. “Plix is ushering in a Plant-based revolution by enabling consumers to transition to a healthy, green, clean lifestyle. There is a great need for such sustainable, green and healthy nutrition products all over the world today. Environmental sustainability, access to clean nutrition, and good healthcare are causes close to my heart.”

  • Zeel’s Amit Goenka awarded 21st Century Icon Awards at House of Lords

    Zeel’s Amit Goenka awarded 21st Century Icon Awards at House of Lords

    Mumbai: Zeel president – digital business and platforms Amit Goenka was awarded the 21st Century Icon Awards at House of Lords, London for his contribution to the growth of the media & entertainment Industry.

    Organized by Squared Watermelon Ltd, the 21st Century Icon Awards are organised every year to support and promote the next generation of inspiring leaders as well as offer them a platform to showcase their achievements in their respective fields. Goenka was chosen in the “Outstanding Media & Entertainment Award” category for pioneering the digital business at Zee.

    Goenka has been instrumental in spearheading the growth of Zee5, the company’s streaming platform and “catapulting the company into its next phase of growth, by aggressively expanding its footprint in the international arena and driving data and technology to build a truly robust consumer experience across digital screens.”

    “Winning in the Outstanding Media & Entertainment category is not just a recognition of our success, it is a firm testament of the consistent hard work put in by our teams. Together, we have built the digital businesses and platforms of Zee Entertainment to be at the forefront of ushering in the next era of entertainment for new-age consumers across connected devices,” said Goenka. “At Zee, our sharp focus is on creating engaging content supported by parallel investments in technology and talent, leading to a robust offering and delightful consumer experiences across languages. I am confident that our digital businesses are well poised for immense success in the future and such acknowledgements will further fuel our passion and the strife for higher growth and success going forward.”

    Squared Watermelon president and chief executive officer Tarun Ghulati and co-founder and chief creative officer Preeti Rana said the 21st Century Icon Awards endeavour to appreciate and bring forth the next generation of business leaders who have played a major role in transforming their company. “Amit Goenka is a prolific business personality who is a role model for the next generation of leaders and it is our honour to recognise his contribution to the business fraternity and add his name to our prestigious list of past winners,” Ghulati said.

    Conducted annually, the prestigious 21st Century Icon Awards judges business leaders on attributes such as personal integrity, impact, spirit, financial acumen, influence and community along with humbleness.

  • Manish Agarvwal joins social media startup Loktantra Mediatech as CMO

    Manish Agarvwal joins social media startup Loktantra Mediatech as CMO

    Mumbai: Manish Agarvwal has joined Loktantra Mediatech, a startup in the social media space, as chief marketing officer (CMO). He was previously associated with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) as vice president and head of marketing for their lifestyle channel Zee Zest.

    Agarvwal has 15 years of experience out of which a decade was spent in the television broadcast industry. He joined Zeel in February 2014 as brand head for Zee Cinema SD and HD, Zee Action, Zee Anmol Cinema and Zee Cine Awards. Prior to that, he was associated with Times Network as content and digital marketing manager for Movies Now and Movies Now HD. He has also had stints at broadcasters Star TV Network and Sony Pictures Networks India.

    He is an alumnus of NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research.

  • Zeel schedules board meeting on 11 November

    Zeel schedules board meeting on 11 November

    Mumbai: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) has announced that it will hold a board meeting on 11 November to approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended on 30 September.

    Previously, in a BSE filing dated 26 October the company had informed shareholders that it had cancelled the board meeting that was scheduled for 27 October citing lack of quorum.

    Zeel is in the midst of a boardroom struggle with its majority shareholders Invesco Developing Markets Fund and OFI Global China Fund LLC who combined own 18 per cent stake in the company. The two shareholders had called for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of shareholders to remove the sitting managing director and chief executive officer Puneet Goenka and other members of the board. Two independent directors Ashok Kurien and Manish Chokhani have already submitted their resignations. 

    The investors moved to have six nominees appointed to the board of Zeel, which included Surendra Singh Sirohi, Naina Krishna Murthy, Rohan Dhamija, Aruna Sharma, Srinivasa Rao Addepali, and Gaurav Mehta as independent directors of the board for a term up to five consecutive years. The notice was received by Zeel on 12 September, and it informed the stock exchanges on 13 September, adding that the appointments are subject to approval by the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB).

    Zeel has refused to conduct the EGM citing ‘shareholders interest’ and moved to the Bombay high court on 2 October claiming that the call for an EGM was “illegal and invalid.” The next hearing in the case will be held on 29 November.