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  • Rishi Negi, Mrinalini Jain and Shyam Rathi elevated to strategic executive roles

    Banijay & Endemol restructure for growth

    By Our Staff

     

    Rishi Negi
    Rishi Negi
    Mrinalini Jain
    Mrinalini Jain
    Shyam Rathi
    Shyam Rathi

    Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India have announced a team restructuring aimed at fuelling future growth in the Indian and Asian entertainment space. This strategic alignment comes within months of Banijay acquiring Endemol Shine India, and consolidating both businesses under Deepak Dhar’s leadership.

     

    As part of the restructuring, and to unlock greater synergies between the two entities, five key personnel (from within the group) have been moved to pivotal group leadership roles that will shape both companies’ (Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India) future growth paths:

    Rishi Negi – Group Chief Operating Officer

    Mrinalini Jain – Group Chief Development Officer

    Shyam Rathi – Group Chief Financial Officer

    Lalit Sharma, Head – Legal

    Fiona Machado, Head – HR

     

    Deepak Dhar
    Deepak Dhar

    Said Deepak Dhar, Founder and Group CEO of Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India: “Our mission has always been to create exceptional content that captivates audiences across India and beyond. With this strategic restructuring, we are taking another step forward in our commitment to be the torch-bearers for first-class storytelling across screens. This core team brings an invaluable wealth of experience and expertise, and together, we will unlock the next phase of our growth.”

     

  • To unlock creative opportunities across content and entertainment

    Banijay Asia inks partnership with Creative Artists Agency

    By Our Staff

     

    Banijay Asia, the content creation agency, has signed with entertainment and sports company, Creative Artists Agency (CAA).  Banijay Asia and CAA will work closely to “unlock creative opportunities across content and entertainment”.

     

    Banijay Asia
    Banijay Asia

    Said Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO – Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India: “This relationship with Creative Artists Agency is a testament to our commitment to pushing boundaries and introducing fresh narratives to global audiences. We are excited to join forces with CAA and are confident that our shared vision will create newer opportunities for amazing collaborations for our talent and IPs to expand beyond their existing markets.”

     

    Banijay Asia and CAA will facilitate a mutual exchange of expertise, resources, and market insights, delivering compelling content that resonates across cultures.

     

  • Deepak Dhar to lead the group

    Banijay Group buys out Endemol Shine India

    By Our Staff

     

    Media and entertainment organisation Banijay has announced the completion of its buy-out of Endemol Shine India, thus paving way for a reorganisation of Banijay in the region. Both Banijay Asia, and Endemol Shine India will now work under the leadership of Deepak Dhar, who’s been appointed as the Founder and Group CEO.

     

    Talking on the developments, Dhar said: “The reorganisation of Banijay in Asia is our biggest and boldest move yet and aligns with our ambition to drive further growth in India and Asia at-large. Leveraging the creative potential and possibilities of both brands, we will now strategically pursue complimentary yet independent creative portfolios to offer the most diverse, and compelling cross-genre content from across the globe, to our Indian and Asian platforms and screens.”

     

    Commenting on the restructuring, Marco Bassetti, CEO, Banijay, added: “Deepak is a leading creative and entrepreneurial force in Asia, and in our partnership thus far, he has successfully created an impressive slate, and a host of fruitful partnerships with major buyers and partners worldwide. In this new phase for the business, he will now focus on unlocking and aligning other strategic growth avenues to put Banijay in a dominating position, both in India, as well as Asia.”

     

  • Endemol debuts in regional cinema with this production

    Endemol Shine India & Planet Marathi get together for a biopic

    By Our Staff

     

    Endemol Shine India and Planet Marathi have joined hands for a regional production. The film will be a sports biopic based on the life of long-distance runner Lalita Babar.

     

    Bollywood and Marathi cinema actress, Amruta Khanvilkar has been roped in to play the titular role of the film. Hailing from a small village in Satara, Lalita Babar competes in the 3000 meters steeplechase and is the current Indian national record holder and the reigning Asian Champion.

     

    Endemol Shine India will step into the regional cinema space for the first time with this film. On the other hand, Planet Marathi, a name behind spectacular Marathi productions, will produce its first ever biopic. Raising standards and putting the spotlight on Marathi cinema, Planet Marathi has given gems like magnum opus ‘Chandramukhi’, national award winning ‘Goshta Eka Paithanichi’ and ‘Pondicherry’ to name a few. With qualities like Endemol’s pan-India scale combined with Planet Marathi’s regional expertise, the collaboration of both entities adds an extra special touch to the production.

     

    Akshay Bardapurkar, Producer and Founder, Planet Marathi shared his thoughts on the association: “We are committed to the idea of telling disruptive stories that propel our industry to create a league of its own. The journey of Lalita Babar, which started from Satara, is a proud and epic moment for our Marathi community. It is important to note that though the story has a regional core, it has pan-India and global resonance. We are happy to give the project the scale it deserves in collaboration with Endemol Shine India, who share our sentiments for the film.”

     

    Added Gaurav Gokhale, COO, Endemol Shine India: “We at Endemol Shine India are working aggressively to diversify our portfolio in the scripted space. We are moving towards creating a strong foothold with regional content and this Marathi film reinforces our commitment to deliver world class content.It is a compelling story of a contemporary sportsperson, a subject which can inspire more women in sports. Planet Marathi’s track record of portraying regional stories distinctively has been impeccable which makes them great partners in this journey we have embarked on.”

     

    The film is produced by Akshay Vilas Bardapurkar, Rishi Negi, Gaurav Gokhale, Ronita Mitra and the film  is scheduled to release 1 year from now, i.e. on 26th January 2024.

     

  • Collaborates with Endemol Shine India to bring up a new season

    Sony acquires rights to MasterChef India

    By Our Staff

     

    Sony Entertainment Television has acquired the rights for the Indian adaptation of the culinary reality show format, ‘MasterChef’ produced and distributed by Endemol Shine India.

     

    Said Sonal Yadav, Head – Programming (Non-Fiction), Sony Entertainment Television (SET): “MasterChef has revolutionised the global foodscape, changing the way cooking is perceived while transforming lives of amateur chefs globally who have a passion for cooking. The Pandemic has seen a swift rise in home chefs who embarked on culinary adventures experimenting and whipping up food recipes. Hence, now is an apt time to bring forth a platform like MasterChef India that puts the spotlight on such aspirants. We are delighted to be collaborating with Endemol Shine India to cook up a flavourful new season that will celebrate India’s diverse gastronomic excellence.”

     

    Added Rishi Negi, CEO – Endemol Shine India: “India has a wide demographic of talented home chefs who can impress and surprise in the kitchen. We at Endemol Shine India are thrilled to partner with Sony Entertainment Television for one of our flagship formats and hope to cook up a delicious new season of MasterChef together. Through MasterChef we hope to tap into their talent and equip them with the best tools and experiences to fulfil their dreams of achieving something extraordinary. The past few years have seen talented home chefs with a passion for cooking burgeoning across the spectrum and this will be a great platform for them to truly hone and test their talents by wowing our judges with their culinary creations. An inclusive format MasterChef is a warm and wonderful celebration of family and cooking so get set for some fantastic new MasterChef moments!”

     

  • To be hosted by director Rohit Shetty and Thums Up as sponsors

    Colors to launch ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 12’

    By Our Staff

     

    Colors is back with the 12th season of its premier show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’. It will be hosted by director Rohit Shetty and is produced by Endemol Shine India.

     

    Said Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head, Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18: “At Colors, it has been our continuous effort to deliver variety content through our fiction and non-fiction properties.  In the reality entertainment segment, we have pioneered different genres over the years that include dance, singing, talent, voyeurism, and we are once again delighted to bring back our action-based show Khatron Ke Khiladi. Last season the show broke significant records by becoming the no.1 Non-Fiction show in the Hindi GEC space and has received immense love from the viewers and sponsors alike. The excitement amongst the fans is palpable and we are looking forward to a super, action-packed new season,”adding: “We are elated to continue our partnership with Maruti Suzuki as our presenting sponsor, and welcome on board  ‘Charged’ by Thums Up as the powered by sponsor along with Ching’s, Amazon Prime and Hershey’s Kisses as the associate sponsors.”

     

    Added Manisha Sharma, Chief Content Officer, Hindi Mass Entertainment, Viacom18: “Khatron Ke Khiladi presents a unique blend of action and entertainment that the viewers so eagerly look forward to every season. We are thrilled to return with another power-packed and adventurous season with the action maven Rohit Shetty as the reining host. He has been an integral part of the show and he will be adding his personal touch and expertise to some of the featured stunts. The new season will have many adrenaline-surging stunts performed by 14 feisty and popular mix of contestants. This time the contenders will be seen exploring new arenas of Cape Town  which will test their mental and physical tenacity like never before.”

     

    The show will air on Saturdays and Sundays at 9pm.

     

  • To oversee the existing team, day-to-day affairs, and its productions

    Rishi Negi is Endemol Big Boss

    By Our Staff

     

    Rishi Negi
    Rishi Negi

    Banijay, the independent content producer/ distributor, has announced the appointment of Rishi Negi as its new CEO for Endemol Shine India. He will oversee the existing team, day-to-day affairs, and its productions.

     

    Negi joins from Banijay Asia, where, until now, he has served as Chief Operating Officer. There, he supported CEO, Deepak Dhar, and the wider business, with all operational, commercial, financial, and general business-driven strategic matters. He joined the group with over two decades of experience in hospitality, entertainment, and retail, having worked for the likes of the Taj Group of hotels, and Emerald Asia Media Fame India limited among others.

     

    In the new role, he will report to Banijay’s COO, Peter Langengerg, who oversees the region.

     

    Added Langenberg: “Banijay prides itself on the development and retention of its talent, and with that in mind, it is great to be supporting Rishi in his next role as CEO, Endemol Shine India. Since he began in his post with Banijay Asia, he has been a strong backbone for the business and partner for Deepak Dhar in maintaining the entity’s growth trajectory, particularly through the pandemic. We look forward to seeing him continue to flourish in this new position.”

     

  • As head of development for premium scripted and non-scripted

    Endemol Shine elevates Anaya Mohanty

    By Our Staff

     

    Anaya Mohanty
    Anaya Mohanty

    Endemol Shine India announced the promotion of Anaya Mohanty into the role of Head of Development for Premium Scripted and Non-Scripted, reporting to Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India.

     

    Mohanty has nearly two decades of experience in the creative field. Prior to joining Endemol Shine India, she worked with Colour Yellow Productions Pvt. Ltd in Marketing for Digital Media and Operations, was a Creative Producer at Eros Now, and producer at CNBC-TV18.  She has also worked as a Creative Consultant, Writer, and Senior Producer on multiple projects.

     

    Said Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India: “Given Anaya’s experience, I have no doubt she will thrive in this role. In her new capacity, she will play a key role in ensuring we devise and execute a standout premium slate, which garners attention from our network and OTT clients across the county. Quality has always been key to our strategy and in setting this new role, we will continue to commit to delivering in line with this goal.”

     

  • Ex-contestants Siddharth Shukla, Hina Khan and Gauahar Khan will also be seen playing a crucial role in the season

    Bigg Boss to take off on October 3

    By A Correspondent

     

    The fourteenth season of Bigg Boss will premiere on October 3 at 9pm only on Colors and stream on Voot Select.

     

    Talking about the show, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head, Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18, said: “Our endeavour at Colors has always been to provide our viewers with uninterrupted entertainment – refreshing and exciting content and Bigg Boss has been a testament to this objective year after year. The last 6 months have been unprecedented and it brought along with it unexpected challenges and changes. With ‘Ab Paltega Scene, Kyunki Bigg Boss Dega 2020 Ko Jawab’ as the theme for this season, our aim is to amp up the excitement and ensure viewers forget their worries and are reminded of their normal lives. Adding to the experience, the Bigg Boss fans will get to watch the episodes before television on our premium video-on-demand service Voot Select along with 24 hours exclusive access into the house. I would also like to thank our partners- presenting sponsor Mobile Premier League, powered by sponsors- Dabur Dant Rakshak Ayurvedic Paste & TRESemmé and Associate sponsor- Ching’s for their support and trust in brand Bigg Boss.”

     

    Added Manisha Sharma, Chief Content Officer, Hindi Mass Entertainment, Viacom18: “This is a unique season of Bigg Boss – the pandemic has disrupted our daily lives and with Bigg Boss we attempt to bring back some sense of normalcy into our consumers’ lives, to try and truly cater to ‘ab scene paltega/’. With each season of Bigg Boss, we have introduced new and fresh elements and themes to make it more engaging and entertaining for our audiences and this year is no exception. The Bigg Boss house will reimagine a normal scenario that we all have been missing out on with the inclusion of a salon & spa, movie theatre, and shopping mall facilities for the contestants. We broke all viewership records the previous season. So there’s a lot to look forward to. This year too we plan to take our viewers along on a roller coaster ride and the show will have a big twist in the first 14 days and something super exciting will follow. The thrill will multiply as the lineup of contestants and the different characteristics they bring with them will surely become a great family and friend circle conversation. Salman Khan, who has been the most gracious host is back again and we can’t wait for the excitement to unfold.”

     

    Speaking about associating with Bigg Boss, Abhishek Madhavan, Senior Vice President, Growth and Marketing, Mobile Premier League (MPL), said: “Over the years, Bigg Boss has established an outstanding connect with the audiences and has earned itself a massive base of dedicated fans. Our association with the property gives us a great opportunity to reach out to those viewers and engage with them through the show. Just like Bigg Boss, our app also caters to a vast audience base which makes it a perfect fit. As one of India’s biggest skill-based gaming applications in India, it’s an honor for MPL to be associated with one of the biggest reality properties, Bigg Boss and we look forward to a great association.”

     

    Added Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India: “Endemol Shine India has over the years broken multiple records with Bigg Boss! The show has established itself as India’s biggest reality program, one we are extremely proud of. Given the challenges that we have faced this year, we have taken every precaution possible when it comes to the health, safety, and sanitization of the cast and the crew. This season’s contestants will be required to be under quarantine for a period and will be tested before going inside the house. The theme of the show will also reflect in the elements of the house to give the contestants a feeling of normalcy. We look forward to furthering our long partnership with COLORS and to yet another exciting new season.”

     

     

  • Lioness is the award-winning author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s next novel based on the life of the last queen of India

    Endemol acquires rights to the book ‘Lioness: The last Queen’

    By A Correspondent

     

    Endemol Shine India announced that it has acquired the rights for Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s yet unreleased book ‘Lioness: The last Queen’. Mumbai-based book-to-screen company – The Story Ink has put the deal together and will also be involved as one of the producers.

     

    Abhishek Rege

    Said Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India: “Endemol Shine India is pleased to collaborate with an acclaimed author such as Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. The stories she tells and the characters she etches are as inspiring as they are intriguing. With ‘Lioness’ she brings alive a hero whose story is largely unknown. Authentic, motivational, patriotic yet tragic, we can’t wait to bring alive the story of this legendary queen.”

     

    Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

    Added author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni:  “Lioness: The Last Queen is a truthful & complex tale of an amazing woman with great qualities and fatal flaws.  Her indomitable spirit and the determination with which she continued fighting the British with whatever weapons she had available to her is inspiring to us even today. I am thrilled to collaborate with Endemol Shine India and Sidharth to bring to screen, this fascinating story of a queen who fought against the tyranny of the British and stood tall against the insidious cultural colonization of the time. I hope that this story is an apt ode to this lioness of India!”

     

    Said Sidharth Jain, Chief Storyteller and Producer of The Story Ink: “I have been patiently waiting since years to produce a project based on Chitra’s book, so when she told me about Lioness, I jumped at the opportunity. Endemol Shine India was the first company I reached out to for a collaboration and they were excited to come on board & lead the project. Couldn’t have celebrated the completion of two years of The Story Ink, with a better announcement than this. Excited to get this going.”

     

     

  • Throughout the campaign artists will post video messages taken from inside their homes to encourage people to stay at home

    Endemol does its bit with ‘Be Cool Don’t Be A Fool’ initiative

    By A Correspondent

     

    Endemol Shine India in collaboration with more than 20 artists started its campaign ‘Be Cool Don’t Be A Fool’ urging all Indians to stay in during the ongoing lockdown. Throughout the campaign artists will post video messages taken from inside their homes to encourage people to stay at home and not venture out as we all stay inside to fight against the COVID 19 together.

     

    Said Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India: ”This campaign is just a small attempt from our end to raise awareness and encourage people as they stay home doing their bit to help India fight against this pandemic.  I also want to thank all the artists that participated in the campaign who have all graciously joined us in this initiative. From all of us at Endemol Shine India ‘Be Cool Don’t Be A Fool’ stay home stay safe!”

     

     

  • ’Umrika’ and ‘Made in Heaven’ director Prashant Nair to be the Director and Showrunner for the series

    Endemol Shine India announces new web series

    By A Correspondent

     

    Endemol Shine India announced that it will be creating a web series based on Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy’s book Trial By Fire: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy. The series will be helmed by Prashant Nair whose 2015 film, ’Umrika’, is the only Indian feature film to ever win an award at the Sundance Film Festival.

     

    Abhishek Rege

    Said Abhishek Rege, CEO, Endemol Shine India: ‘We at Endemol Shine India are always on the lookout for stories and characters that will touch an audience at its core. At the heart of this story is the Krishnamoorthys’ determination to fight in memory of their children and lays bare their personal loss and struggle for closure. The loss of a child and the anguish of the parents who are fighting for justice on behalf of their children are difficult emotions and Prashant Nair was the perfect choice to bring this authentic, sensitive and hard-hitting real-life tragedy to screen.”