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Bharat Kedia to be ZEEL CFO as Modi gets new role
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises LTD (ZEEL) has appointed Bharat Kedia as the chief financial officer. With effect from 1 August, Kedia will replace Mihir Modi, who will be moving to a new role in the company.
Kedia, a chartered accountant & company secretary, has over two decades’ experience spanning across finance, fund-raising, M&A, information technology and corporate strategy in diverse businesses across Europe, Russia and India in varied roles with companies/ group such as Publicis Groupe-India, Coca-Cola-Europe, United Beverages and Kansai-Nerolac Paints.
Before joining ZEEL, Kedia was the CFO of Parag Milk Foods Ltd.
Bharat Kedia, a speaker at various topics in seminars led by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, was conferred with “CF0-100” award in 2015-16 — one of the prestigious awards for the finance community.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
