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Channel [V] appoints Anirban Bhattacharyya as executive producer
MUMBAI: Channel [V] has appointed Anirban Bhattacharyya as the executive producer. In his current assignment, Bhattacharyya will provide direction for creation of original programming for the channel, according to an official statement.
He began his career almost a decade ago with TV18. He then moved on to join Channel [v] in 1999 where he worked on various youth, lifestyle, travel and celebrity centric shows- some as iconic as Channel [v] Popstars and [v] Freedom Express.
His most recent assignment was with Walt Disney Television International (India) where he spearheaded the creation of local non-fiction content, informs the release.
“Anirban Bhattacharyya’s appointment strengthens the senior management team. His energy and creativity will rev up the [V] posse, and help keep us at the cutting edge of hot content” states Channel [V] VP content & communication Saurabh Kanwar.
“For me, its like being back home. Channel [v] has the country’s hottest creative team which has only outdone itself each year in terms of edgy, crazy content. Look out for what’s coming up. Mind it!, Bhattacharyya says.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
