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Edit II names Vihaan Kohli head of content
MUMBAI: Edit II, the production house behind some of Indian television’s most enduring comedies, is turning the page to its next chapter. Vihaan Kohli has been appointed head of content, marking a generational shift as the company looks beyond its television stronghold to a broader entertainment future.
Co-founded by Sanjay Kohli and Binaiferr Kohli, Edit II has spent over a decade mastering the art of mass entertainment with shows such as FIR, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain and Happu Ki Ultan Paltan. The latter two continue to pull in loyal audiences, proving that familiarity, when done right, never gets old.
Sanjay Kohli is widely credited for his sharp instinct for audience tastes and sustainable formats, while Binaiferr Kohli’s hands-on creative leadership has helped turn everyday characters into household names. Together, they have built a studio known for consistency, scale and cultural recall.
Now, as viewing habits shift and storytelling expands across platforms, Edit II is widening its canvas. Vihaan Kohli’s appointment reflects this ambition. In addition to leading content, he will also serve as co-producer on the upcoming Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain film, signalling the company’s growing interest in films, OTT platforms and newer storytelling formats.
In his new role, Kohli is expected to bring fresh creative momentum while staying rooted in the discipline television has taught the company. “Television has been our biggest classroom,” he says. “It taught us scale, rigour and how to truly understand audiences. The aim now is to build on that foundation and take Edit II into OTT and films, without losing the values and vision Sanjay sir and Binaiferr ma’am have created.”
With a strong library of proven IPs and a younger creative leader at the helm of content, Edit II is positioning itself as a studio that blends experience with reinvention. The laughs may be familiar, but the roadmap ahead is clearly pointing somewhere new.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI:Â Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
