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  • Rajnish Ahuja, who is currently  Associate Managing Editor,ABP News will be taking charge of ABP News editorial on an interim basis

    Rajnish Ahuja takes interim charge as Milind Khandekar moves on at ABP News

    By A Correspondent

     

    Rajnish Ahuja
    Milind Khandekar

    And before the action starts on the political front, Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor, ABP News has decided to move on after a 14-year stint with the organisation. Rajnish Ahuja, who is currently  Associate Managing Editor,ABP News will be taking charge of ABP News editorial on an interim basis.

     

    Confirming the development, Avinash Pandey, COO, ABP News Network said: “Mr Khandekar has been instrumental in shaping and strengthening the editorial structure at ANN during this illustrious association. His service has been indeed much valuable to the organization. It has been an honor working with a wonderful colleague like him all these past years. We wish him boundless success in all his future endeavours.”

     

    Said Khandekar on the move: “Fourteen years is a long time and I remember this incredible journey very fondly. My association with ANN started with Hindi Channel and gradually transcended into digital and regional (Bengali,Marathi and Gujarati) channels of ANN as well. Overall,it has been a fulfilling and a remarkable experience.”

     

     

  • ABP News will pay tribute to legendry Indian poets who have made a prominent place for Hindi poetry in the world of literature

    ABP News unveils Mahakavi with Kumar Vishwas

    By A Correspondent

     

    ABP News will pay tribute to legendary Indian poets who have made a prominent place for Hindi poetry in the world of literature through its new show ‘Mahakavi’. The 10-episode series will be anchored poet Kumar Vishwas and each episode will encapsulate the life and works of great Indian poets like Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Dushyant Kumar, SuryakantTripathiNirala, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Sudama Pandey Dhumil and many more. Vishwas will also recite and sing selected popular poems of the chosen Hindi poets. This weekly series will debut on ABP News from November 5 on weekends (Sat-Sun) at 10pm.

     

    “At ANN, we are committed to keep consumer ahead all the time by bringing innovative programming ideas. Mahakavi is an effort to bring richness of literary heritage on Indian television for the first time ever.  The untold stories of renowned Hindi poets will certainly excite viewers and partners,” says Ashok Venkatramani, CEO, ABP News Network.

     

    Added Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor of ABP News:  “At ABP News, we believe in continuous innovation. ‘Mahakavi’ embarks on a journey into the lives of eminent Hindi poets who have achieved prominence through their phenomenal work in Hindi literature across the globe.”

     

  • Bharatvarsh will take viewers on a journey from ancient India to the 19th century

    ABP News flags off Bharatvarsh with Anupam Kher

    By A Correspondent

     

    In the last few months, ABP News has been constantly working on revamping its prime time shows. Amongst the big changes, channel launched its 9pm news bulletin “Jan Man” with Dibang which talks about the big news of the day and its impact on the common man’s life. The next big programme in pipeline is “Bharatvarsh”.

     

    Bharatvarsh will take viewers on a journey from ancient India to the 19th century by showcasing the life stories of India’s major figures, who had a defining impact on the formation and evolution of the country. Anchored by Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, ‘Bharatvarsh’ will present thoughts and ideologies of such varied personalities. The programme will cover icons like Buddha, Kabir, Chanakya, Maharana Pratap, Shivaji and many more. The series also aims to explain how these ancient, historical individuals have been interpreted in modern India and continue to impact and inspire lives. The show will air on every Saturday 10pm and Sunday 8 pm.

     

    “News is a cluttered space with virtually no differentiation and this has always been the challenge for the industry. At ANN, we are committed to challenging ourselves all the time to differentiate and to bring out something new for our viewers and advertisers. Bharatvarsh is another innovative show backed by extensive content research and high-end production quality,” says Ashok Venkatramani, CEO, ABP News Network.

     

    Milind Khandekar, Managing Editor, ABP News, said “We are thought leaders in News Television industry, ‘Bharatvarsh’ will prove this once again after the grand success of ‘Prandhanmantri’ and award winning series ‘Ramrajya’. This programme will make history relevant for all of us”.