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Ekta Kapoor Receives The Flo Icon Award From The President Of India
MUMBAI: Ekta Kapoor undoubtedly is the queen of entertainment in India, contributing immensely to all the mediums – be it television, films and now even the digital space. She has indeed transformed the entertainment industry with her spectacular content and has also bagged several respectable awards for her commendable achievements.
And now, Ekta Kapoor, who is the joint Managing Director and Creative Director of Balaji Telefilms, has been honoured with yet another prestigious award, a first of its kind – for The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Icon Award.
The award was presented to Ekta by none other than the honourable president of India – Ram Nath Kovind.
Every year FLO recognizes the achievements of women who have excelled in their respective fields and are icons of inspiration for the society. The theme for their 34th Annual Session this year was – WOMEN TRANSFORMING INDIA. Ekta has truly transformed the entertainment industry of India and rightfully deserved the award.
Speaking about the honours, the content Czarina said, “I am truly humbled and honoured”.
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Steven Davis joins Sony Pictures Networks India as Content Licensing Manager
Seasoned media professional brings over 14 years of syndication and distribution expertise.
MUMBAI: Steven Davis has found a new reel home and this time, it’s at one of India’s biggest entertainment powerhouses. Steven Davis has joined Sony Pictures Networks India as manager of content licensing, marking a significant new chapter in his career within the media and entertainment industry. With more than 14 years of rich experience in content licensing, syndication, distribution, and sales, Davis brings deep operational knowledge and a proven track record of driving revenue through strategic content partnerships.
Prior to this move, he served as senior manager for content licensing & syndication at Rajshri Entertainment for over five years (November 2020 – March 2026), where he orchestrated the full cycle of content licensing and distribution. He has also held leadership roles at Veon Events, Bizzy Baby Media, Yoboho New Media, Vuclip, Saregama India, and Hungama.
In his new role at Sony Pictures Networks India, Davis will contribute to expanding the company’s diverse content portfolio and strengthening its reach across global markets.
The appointment adds valuable expertise to Sony Pictures Networks India’s content licensing team as the company continues to grow its presence in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape.
From managing syndication at Rajshri to now licensing content at Sony, Steven Davis clearly knows how to keep the stories flowing. His move signals yet another seasoned hand joining the ranks to help some of India’s biggest shows and films find new audiences worldwide.
