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Dome Entertainment and Cineyug pay tribute to Mumbai Police at Umang 2020
MUMBAI:: Following the grand success last year, Dome Entertainment in collaboration with entertainment giant Dome Entertainment and Cineyug organised Umang 2020 on Sunday, the 19th of January 2020 and paid a beautiful tribute to Mumbai Police. The event was a star studded affair with all the big names from the Hindi film industry in full attendance.
The event held in BKC, Mumbai appreciated the immense contribution by the Mumbai Police force along with recognizing their heroic deeds everyday towards keeping the city safe. The gala event saw some stellar performances by several leading film stars and artistes. Bollywood icons like Dharmendra, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukherjee, Madhuri Dixit, Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal among others stars graced the evening.
There were performances by multiple stars from the Bollywood industry and the total amount raised was contributed to the Police Fund. Also the Mumbai Police Calendar 2020 was launched by yesteryear’s superstar Dharmendra along with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackrey.
Commenting on the grand event, Mazhar Nadiadwala, Managing Director, Dome Entertainment and Cineyug said, “We feel privileged to host the event of such scale year on year. It is our sheer hard work and dedication towards making every event a success that has given us the recognition we have today. The achievement of this event is a testament to our expertise and experience in making every occasion a grand one. It is an honour to share the stage with the Police force who displays enormous courage every day for our safety. We hope that the event lived up to the expectations of the Mumbai Police and we look forward to organizing more such events for them.”
Sanjay Barve, Commissioner, Mumbai Police said, “It was an evening to remember for us. Umang is more than just an event for us. the function which has become an annual of the Mumbai police is that effort to raise funds for a noble cause of supporting the needy people of the Mumbai police. It is a celebration of each and every men and women in the police force. Dome and Cineyug, like every year, made it extremely special and we did get a memorable experience to take back with us. Only a brand of such scale can pull off Umang with such finesse.”
Umang is an annual charity show, which is organised by the Mumbai Police for the police force and their families. it was conceptualised by Dome Entertainment and Cineyug, which managed and executed it.
Brands
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.
