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Voice of radio, Ameen Sayani passes on
MUMBAI: When you think of radio, one name that immediately pops up is Ameen Sayani. Well, we will hear his live voice no more. The veteran radio host passed away late last night. He was 91. He hosted the ever so popular Geetmala on Radio Ceylon which gathered Indian masses Later he stepped into the shoes of his brother Hamid Sayani when he passed away to be the voice of Bournvita Quiz Contest.
Sayani was also the voice behind many a radio jingle and TV commercial. His passing is an irreparable loss to the now challenged world of radio. He is survived by his son Rajil Sayani.
Indiantelevision.com wishes with all its heart that may his soul rest in peace.
MAM
Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
