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Nittin Keni returns to head films division at Zee
NEW DELHI:Its homecoming of the prodigal, of sorts..
The Subhash Chandra-controlled Zee Telefilms has brought in Nittin Keni as the chief executive of its films division.
Keni shall be the head of the entire film business, including production of motion pictures, co-ventures, setting-up of domestic and overseas distribution network.
In addition, his company, Nittin Keni Creations Pvt. Ltd., has been contracted to produce two feature films per year for the Zee group and he would also be responsible for synergising film production and distribution initiatives with Padmalaya Telefilms Ltd, in which the Chandra company bought controlling stakes a few years ago.
Commenting on his appointment, Keni, who produced the blockbuster mainstream film Gadar- Ek Prem Katha, today said, My priority at Zee will be to create a sound, transparent and efficient global distribution network for our feature films. My main concern is piracy, which is rampant and the No. 1 scourge of the film business.
As part of an initiative against piracy, Keni is slated to soon lead a film delegation to Delhi to take up the matter with the central government.
Keni is an engineer and post-graduate in management from Indian Institute of Management , Kolkata. He was with NFDC before joining Zee at its inception. His return to Zee Network is at a significant time when the network is ready to take up larger challenges, new initiatives and respond to opportunities with unique synergy and strength as Indias largest vertically integrated media and entertainment company, media experts opined.
Keni, a well-known film and television professional, was the first executive president of Zee and the first CEO of Zee Cinema when it was launched in 1995. He was also involved in creating durable television properties like Zee Horror Show, amongst others, and executed film projects like Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aai, Aisi Bhi Kya Jaldi Hai and Fareb.
Zee Network with the overall objective of contributing to significant global positioning of Indian cinema, has decided to enlarge its operations in the field of production and distribution of Indian films, both mainstream and cross-over, within India as well as overseas.
Zee Telefilms Limited is India’s largest vertically integrated media and entertainment company. Zee has an integrated range of businesses, encompassing the content-to-consumer value chain of media and entertainment business.
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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.
