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PVR opens three screen multiplex in Kolhapur
MUMBAI: Multiplex player PVR has opened a new multiplex at DYP City Mall in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
The three screens multiplex with a seating capacity of 726, enabled with state of art technology and 3D technology with 7.1, became operational from 22 October.
With the opening of this multiplex at Kolhapur, PVR’s screen count in Maharashtra has touched 138 across 34 properties. Pan India, the multiple chain now operates 477 screens at 107 locations across 44 cities in 15 states and 1 Union Territory.
PVR joint managing director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said, “Our debut in Kolhapur is an earnest attempt to bring in the multiplex culture to the city. We want to make sure that the best in class cinematic experience is accessible to all our patrons, not only metros but to tier 2, tier 3 cities.”
“Kolhapur is a film city for the cinema lovers and we see tremendous scope and potential in this market to launch our property. I would like to extend my gratitude to the mall developers, Mr Sanjay Dnyan Deo Patil of DYP Group, who has provided us the most suitable location – in the heart of the town, which is easily accessible to our patrons not only in Kolhapur, but also in adjoining cities like Belgaum, Bhiwandi, Ichalkarangi etc,” he added.
PVR Cinemas CEO Gautam Dutta said, “From being an industrial hub for the entrepreneurs, to a favourite tourist destination for the explorers; Kolhapur breeds a population with varied interests. But one thing, which binds everyone is cinema; no wonder that the city plays a host to so many important film festivals. This is PVR’s debut project in Kolhapur.”
The opening of this cinema is a part of PVR’s organic growth strategy of PAN India expansion and increasing its presence in major cities.
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SPNI promotes Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president for HR and DEI
Longtime HR leader steps up to drive revenue teams and inclusion agenda
GURUGRAM: Sony Pictures Networks India has elevated Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president, HR business partner for revenue functions and diversity and inclusion, strengthening its people leadership across key business verticals.
In her expanded role, Budhiraja will oversee HR strategy for revenue-facing teams including ad sales across linear and digital, distribution and international business, while continuing to lead the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Budhiraja has been with the network for over 15 years, rising through the ranks from HR business partner for ad sales to assistant vice president, where she also took on the diversity and inclusion mandate. Her elevation reflects both continuity and a sharper focus on aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining SPNI, she worked with Reliance Communications as deputy manager, gaining early experience in human resources.
Announcing the move, Budhiraja said she looks forward to deepening impact and strengthening people strategies across teams, while continuing to grow within the organisation.
The promotion comes as media companies increasingly invest in talent and workplace culture to support evolving revenue models and digital expansion, making HR leadership a critical lever for long-term growth.
