Music and Youth
B4U appoints B L Gautam as COO India operations
MUMBAI: B4U Network is setting its organisation in place. After the appointment of Sunil Rohra as global chief executive in November 2004, the company has appointed an operational head in India.
BL Gautam, who had quit Zee Telefilms last year to set up a media consultancy service, has joined as the chief operating officer of B4U Network – India Operations. He will work in close co-ordination with B4U Network’s business heads in the overseas territories and will be reporting to Rohra.
Says Rohra, “Gautam is a seasoned media professional who truly understands the intricacies and dynamics of the television industry and Bollywood programming. This is a strategic appointment to consolidate and streamline our operations in India.”
Gautam, on his new assignment in B4U, says, “Television is moving into its most exciting phase ever with ‘Bollywood’ and ‘Music’ poised to play a more innovative role in the medium and we at B4U hope to be at the forefront of the movement.”
At Zee Telefilms, Gautam was senior vice-president and later a director commercial from 2000 to 2004. Before joining Zee, Gautam was a distinguished civil servant and served the Indian Government as the superintendent of customs and was awarded the presidential Award in 1998 for distinguished service in that role.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
