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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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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
