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hoichoi premieres ABP Studios’ ‘Mukhyamantri’
Mumbai: ABP Studios’ produced docu-series “Mukhyamantri” premiered on Bengali on-demand video streaming platform hoichoi on 25 February.
The docu-series is directed by the famous Bengali director – Indranil Roychowdhury and is presented by Pratik Dutta and Shaoli Chattopadhyay.
Through this docu-series, ABP Studios aims at introducing the layman to the effervescent landscape of Bengal politics. It’s a way of analysing Bengal’s modern political history through the eyes of the state’s eight chief ministers.
Indranil Roychowdhury has produced and directed multiple award-winning films over a period of 25 years of his career. His renowned production company Flipbook produced Indranil’s first full-length feature film Phoring in the year 2013. Moreover, his noteworthy work includes – ‘Tapanbabu’, ‘Ekti Bangali Bhooter Goppo,’ ‘Bhalobashar Shohor’ and ‘The Lovely Mrs Mukherjee.’
“We are thrilled to have forayed into Bengal with our very first docu-series,” said ABP Studios business head Zulfia Waris. “It’s a never-before-told story about the history of West Bengal told through the tenures of each of its illustrious chief ministers. We are committed to use our rich 100-year-old archive of stories not just nationally but internationally as well. ‘Mukhyamantri’ marks the first of many shows that ABP Studios will produce in the future that have its roots in the state.”
ABP Studios is collaborating with emerging national and international talent, as well as National Award-winning writers and filmmakers, to realize their larger aim of bringing local stories to a worldwide audience. They are also excited about developing and presenting content from its recent acquisitions in adventure, horror, and crime drama genres.
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Shah Raza returns full-time as NDTV national revenue head – government
Raza resumes leadership in government sales after a brief part-time stint
NEW DELHI: Shah Raza has resumed his full-time role as national revenue head – government at NDTV, after working part-time for a few months due to personal commitments.
Raza has been with NDTV since 2013, overseeing government sales across India. He brings extensive experience in media and broadcast, having previously served as vice president at TV18 Broadcast Limited, account director at IBN 18, and senior manager at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group).
A graduate of Aligarh Muslim University with an MBA, Raza has spent over a decade building a strong track record in government sales and driving NDTV’s revenue growth.
With his return to full-time responsibilities, Raza will continue to lead NDTV’s efforts in government sales, combining long-standing experience with an understanding of the evolving media landscape.
