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From Bigg Boss to big nights as Dubai hosts season 19 stars
MUMBAI: From house drama to high seas, Bigg Boss 19 is getting a glossy Dubai afterparty. Danube Group founder and chairman Rizwan Sajan is set to host contestants from the blockbuster reality show at an exclusive two-day celebration in Dubai on January 6 and 7, 2026, marking the finale of one of India’s most-watched television seasons.
The celebrations follow Danube Properties’ high-profile association with Bigg Boss Season 19, hosted by Bollywood star Salman Khan, a season that kept audiences hooked for over three months with its trademark mix of rivalry, spectacle and celebrity drama. Actor Gaurav Khanna emerged as the winner, with Farhana Bhatt finishing as the runner-up.
As part of the post-season celebrations, Sajan will host an intimate dinner at his private Dubai residence on January 6, followed by a luxury yacht party on January 7. The events promise a curated taste of Dubai’s high-life, bringing together key faces from the season alongside influencers and creators from the wider entertainment ecosystem.
The guest list is expected to feature Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Tanya Mittal, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Nehal Chudasama, Abhishek Bajaj, Baseer Ali, Natalia Janoszek, Pranit More, Farhana Bhatt, Neelam Giri, Kunickaa Sadanand, Mridul Tiwari, Amaal Mallik, Shehbaz Badesha and Malti Chahar, among others.
Calling the show a cultural juggernaut, Sajan said Bigg Boss goes beyond television, cutting across age groups and geographies. The Dubai celebrations, he noted, are a way of recognising the contestants’ journey while spotlighting the city’s global appeal.
For Danube, the association underscores a broader brand play blending real estate with pop culture, entertainment and aspirational experiences. For Bigg Boss 19, it’s a final flourish that swaps confinement for celebration, proving that when the cameras stop rolling, the party is only just beginning.
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Republic Media Network appoints Mohit Dhamne as group CEO
Founding member elevated as network reports 149 million monthly digital users
NEW DELHI: Republic Media Network has appointed Mohit Dhamne as its group chief executive officer, elevating a founding member who has been part of the organisation since its inception in 2016.
Dhamne’s rise within the network has been steady and multi-layered. He began as head of finance, later taking on responsibilities as company secretary and EVP (Finance), before being elevated to chief financial officer in December 2023. In his new role, he will now oversee the group’s overall strategic and operational direction.
The network described him as a key architect of its evolution into one of India’s leading broadcast and digital news platforms. He brings cross-functional expertise spanning finance, law and management, backed by qualifications as a chartered accountant, company secretary, and a postgraduate management degree from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Congratulating him, Arnab Goswami said Dhamne has been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s growth journey since inception. He added that the founding team’s shared experience and leadership framework will help the network pursue new opportunities and scale further.
The appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for the network. Over recent months, Republic has expanded its core business team by 30 per cent and strengthened its leadership structure with senior executives managing defined revenue portfolios across platforms.
On the digital front, Republic Digital has reported 149 million monthly users, according to Comscore data, reinforcing its position as one of India’s most widely consumed digital news offerings.
The growth has also been supported by expansion in its integrated brand solutions division, Republic Brand Studio, as the network continues to build a more diversified revenue ecosystem.
With this leadership transition, Republic Media Network is positioning itself for its next phase of expansion, combining broadcast strength with accelerating digital scale.
