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Nimbus’ Khurana to target C&S channels, films for growth
MUMBAI: The newly appointed Nimbus MD and CEO Dr Akash Khurana has already starting initiating the process of making Nimbus a “creative powerhouse” as well as “lean, mean and keen” – the new Nimbus mantra.
Buoyed with the success that Nimbus achieved in the last financial year – a turnover of Rs 1.5 billion that was partly due to the World Cup cricket deals – the company has plans to replicate the “successful sports marketing” model to other areas of operations.
Dr Khurana has created the road map for the next two or three years wherein growth will be driven by expanding the presence in the television sphere – especially in cable and satellite (C&S) channels in addition to Doordarshan’s affiliate channels; expanding off-shore presence in international TV sales by leveraging the Nimbus catalogue and outsourcing other content from independent producers; and feature films involving collaborations with foreign partners. Sports will still remain a major area of focus.
Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Dr Khurana says: “It is critical that we expand our presence in the C&S space. I have plans to create a separate cell within Nimbus and bring in a lot of talent on board.”
The mandate clearly is to convert novel ideals into content offerings that would be lapped by the audiences. However, Dr Khurana adds that he would ensure that every new project is backed by substantial research.
Dr Khurana is also bullish about the movie entertainment business. He has ambitious plans to tie-up with foreign production houses and make films that would have a global audience. Nimbus already has some projects on the floor – Sarhad Paar starring Sanjay Dutt, another Hindi film and a Telugu film starring Venkatesh. “We are aiming to emerge as a strong player in the motion picture business in the global arena. Already, we have a foothold in two of the most lucrative domestic film markets – Hindi films and Telugu films. The success that we have obtained in the field of sports, or rather cricket, will be replicated in the feature film arena.”
Nimbus also has plans to set up satellite offices in several metros (apart from it’s traditional strongholds in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai).
“The vision is to consolidate our existing operations and develop revenues from new opportunities. We plan to grow exponentially. But, success isn’t merely a graph on the wall that depicts growth and profits. Success has to create wealth that will make a useful contribution to the company even in the future,” says Dr Khurana.
It looks as if the man in the driver’s seat is seriously planning to carry on the good work of his predecessor. And to prove the point he was wearing a “Nimbuster” T-shirt while working in his office on a Saturday.
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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.
