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Jio Platforms names Anuj Gandhi chief business officer for digital TV
Executive to lead JioTV, JioTV plus and TeleOS strategy amid streaming battle
MUMBAI: Jio Platforms has appointed Anuj Gandhi as chief business officer, digital entertainment services, tasking him with leading its flagship television and connected-device platforms as competition in streaming and connected TV heats up.
In his new role, Gandhi will oversee JioTV and JioTV plus, while also steering operating system strategy for Jio TeleOS. His remit includes content planning and acquisition, platform growth and the development of strategic partnerships across the digital entertainment ecosystem.
Announcing the move on LinkedIn, Gandhi said his mandate was to build a consumer-centric, content-first ecosystem for the Indian market. He added that Jio’s television platforms were reshaping how millions consume media, while laying the groundwork for the future of connected living rooms in the country.
Gandhi will lead a cross-functional organisation spanning commercial, product, sales and delivery functions, as Jio seeks tighter integration between hardware, operating systems and content services. A key focus will be accelerating the rollout and adoption of Jio TeleOS, positioning it as a central layer in Jio’s broader digital entertainment strategy.
The appointment comes as Jio expands its footprint across content distribution, aggregation and original partnerships, aiming to cement its platforms as primary gateways for digital media consumption in India.
Before joining Jio Platforms, Gandhi founded streaming venture Streambox, which later shut down. He has also held senior leadership roles at IndiaCast, Den Networks and Set Discovery.
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
