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ETC Music business head Ashish Chakravorty quits
MUMBAI: ETC Music business head Ashish Chakravorty is leaving the company. He has put in his papers and is presently serving his notice period.
“Chakravorty has decided to leave ETC Music. He is moving out to explore other challenging opportunities. We wish him all the best,” says Essel Group senior VP Ashish Kaul, while confirming the development.
When contacted, Chakravorty refused to reveal any information on his future plans.
Chakravorty has been associated with Zee Group since the last six years. He was heading Zee Records for four years and thereafter moved over to head the Syndication Sales & Film Acquisition division of Zee. Chakravorty moved to ETC Music this February, to head the channel in the capacity of business head.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
