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Inox builds up its management band
MUMBAI: Multiplex chain Inox Leisure Ltd is beefing up its management team. Towards this end, Inox has announced the appointment of head programming Neeraj Goswamy and VP human resources Y. Muralikrishna.
Aroon Sharma, who was previously in charge of programming, will now look after the companys distribution foray.
Goswamy will be responsible for programming at Inox properties across the country. He was previously associated with Shringar Cinemas Ltd. as head programming where he looked after properties in Mumbai, Nasik and Indore, informs an official release.
At Shringar he was instrumental in introducing alternate content like plays, live acts and sporting events and for reviving premiers in Mumbai.
He says, I look forward to the challenge of programming many more multiplexes in the Inox family.”
Muralikrishna has over 15 years of experience in fields like hospitality, aviation and manufacturing. Prior to joining Inox he was with Hyatt Regency in Mumbai as director – human resources.
Inox Leisure Ltd CEO Manoj Bhatia says, We welcome Neeraj and Murli to Inox. With Neerajs background in marketing and programming and Murlis expertise in setting up HR best practices they are well positioned to help us build our leadership position.
“The expansion of Inox Leisure Ltd.s executive team is indicative of its explosive growth and rapid evolution since the first multiplex opened in Pune in 2002. Inox has since then grown to be present in six cities with seven multiplexes.”
Led by Manoj Bhatia, an executive team comprising of Alok Tandon as COO, Shrikant Hazare VP marketing, Daizy Lal VP operations, Rajesh Jindal VP finance, Anita Rodricks corporate housekeeper, Sharma head distribution, Neeraj Goswamy- head programming and Murlikrishna VP human resources.
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Zee5 launches five free FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus India
New genre-led channels bring comedy, drama, horror, classics and South films to Smart TVs.
MUMBAI: Zee5 just turned Samsung Smart TVs into a free entertainment buffet because when premium content costs nothing, even the remote control starts smiling. Zee5 has launched five curated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus India, making high-quality, genre-specific entertainment available subscription-free to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners across the country.
The five channels now live are:
Zee Comedy Nation – Popular comedy shows and movies
Zee Dil Se – Compelling drama series
ZEE Horror Nights – Horror and supernatural content
ZEE Cine Classic – Timeless Indian films
ZEE South Flix – High-energy South Indian films dubbed in Hindi
All content is drawn from Zee5’s extensive library and programmed in a lean-back, always-on format ideal for large-screen viewing. This launch strengthens Zee5’s Connected TV strategy at a time when 64 per cent of its premium content watch time already comes from connected devices.
Zee5 chief business officer Siju Prabhakaran said, “At Zee5, we believe accessibility and scale will define the next phase of digital entertainment growth in India. Our presence on Samsung TV Plus strengthens our Connected TV strategy, enabling viewers to discover curated, genre-led content in a seamless, free, and premium environment.”
Samsung TV Plus India head of partnerships Kunal Mehta added, “Local partnerships are at the heart of how we grow Samsung TV Plus in India. Zee Entertainment is one of India’s most iconic media brands, and bringing their channels to our service means millions more Samsung Smart TV owners can enjoy premium local content, subscription-free.”
The channels are available directly through the pre-installed Samsung TV Plus app with no login or subscription required. This marks another milestone in Zee5’s CTV expansion and builds on its growing international presence, with Zee channels already available on Samsung TV Plus across Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In a streaming world where paywalls often block the fun, Zee5 and Samsung have quietly opened the gates, proving that sometimes the best things in life (and on your TV) really are free especially when they come with a side of comedy, drama, horror, classics and South Indian blockbuster energy.
