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JioCinema Premium announces its extensive content line-up for June!
Mumbai: Missing the IPL Season already? JioCinema Premium has you covered, with its extensive entertainment line-up for June. The roster promises a spectacular mix across genres, from unscripted reality, international content, to original series, movies, and kids’ entertainment – offering something for everyone.
Bigg Boss OTT 3 is all set to take the entertainment quotient a notch higher with a new host, new theme, and a new set of contestants! The month gets more exciting with the latest season of the international cult phenomenon – House of The Dragon Season 2, set to premiere on 17 June. Staying true to its promise of providing holistic entertainment for all, JioCinema Premium gives the audience a chance to watch latest episodes of the new season every Monday, along with the US, in 6 local languages, namely, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, alongside English. Additionally, with new episodes of Demon Slayer S4, anime lovers can also look forward to series premieres like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (4 June), Black Butler (11 June), The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (18 June), and Seven Deadly Sins (28 June).
Crime aficionados are in for another thrilling ride with the headlining original of the month – Gaanth, releasing on 11 June. Starring the talented cast of Manav Vij, Monika Panwar and Saloni Batra, the original series explores the bone-chilling investigation of a mass suicide that rocks the nation, and a police officer’s quest for self-discovery and truth.
The sweltering summer also calls for light-hearted entertainment, with a perfect blend of mystery with Blackout, a direct-to-OTT film releasing on 7 June. The crime thriller comedy features a promising ensemble cast of Vikrant Massey, Mouni Roy, and Sunil Grover, amongst others. In addition, Vijay Deverkonda and Mrunal Thakur starrer action-drama film, Family Star will premiere on 28 June and will exclusively be available in Hindi on JioCinema Premium.
That’s not all, the line-up for the month also ensures to bring smiles all around with exciting premieres for kids and family. Look forward to the new episodes of Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family, 13 June onwards, and the exciting mini-movie Chikoo Bunty – In the Haunted House on 9 June, promising endless entertainment for the whole family.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
