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Dhoni takes ‘Panga’ in the new star sports tvc for Vivo Pro Kabaddi Season VI
MUMBAI: The season 6 of VIVO Pro Kabaddi is in the midst of some nail-biting action as every match is going down to the wire. As a call out to the fans to not miss any action, Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster launches a new TVC featuring the former world cup winning captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. MSD who’s otherwise seen stumping batsmen from behind the wicket and hammering bowlers for sixers, can be seen in a never seen before avatar as a kabaddi player in the new TVC for Vivo PKL Season VI.
The TVC opens with a usually calm and composed Dhoni going for an intensely pressure do-or-die raid, amidst cheering fans. He showcases some key kabaddi moves, including the famous dubki, followed by a leap to compete a super raid. The action on the mat then cuts to the living room, where Dhoni is seen watching VIVO Pro Kabaddi League, to reveal that the action on TV is as real and intense and one simply cannot afford to miss a single second; as mentioned by MS Dhoni in the TVC- ‘Yeh nahi dekha toh kya dekha!
Fans can catch each match LIVE, 7:30 pm onwards, on the Star Sports Network including the FTA channel Star Sports First, in Tamil on Star Sports 1 Tamil, in Kannada on Star Suvarna Plus, in Telugu on Star Maa Gold and Hotstar.
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Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar to COO to drive global growth
Founding member to lead operations, monetisation and expansion across markets
MUMBAI: Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to chief operating officer, tasking the founding team member with leading global business operations as the company sharpens its international growth strategy.
In his new role, Gangwar will oversee end-to-end operations across markets, including growth, monetisation and execution for the company’s audio business. The appointment comes as Pocket FM looks to strengthen its operating foundation and build a more predictable, scalable global business.
Gangwar has been closely involved in shaping the company’s trajectory from its early days. He played a key role in building the growth and marketing playbook in India, helping the platform scale to over 150 million users within its first year and establish a strong foothold in the audio storytelling category.
He later led Pocket FM’s expansion into the United States, where he set up teams, defined market strategy and drove scale, contributing significantly to the company’s international ambitions.
Pocket FM co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak said, “Lalit has been central to Pocket FM’s journey from the very beginning. He has built our growth engine and scaled our business across markets.” He added that the company’s focus on nurturing internal talent makes Gangwar a natural choice to lead the next phase.
Gangwar said, “Pocket FM has always been driven by a simple belief that powerful stories can travel across borders and create meaningful impact.” He noted that the company will continue to focus on scaling markets, investing in AI-led storytelling and strengthening monetisation.
As COO, Gangwar is expected to bring greater operating discipline while building systems, talent and processes to support long-term growth.
With leadership continuity and a clear global focus, Pocket FM appears to be turning the page to its next chapter, one that aims to take its storytelling playbook well beyond home turf.
