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JioCinema Premium unveils an exciting line-up for July!
Mumbai: JioCinema Premium has announced its diverse content lineup for July. The platform’s upcoming releases cover a wide range of genres, offering diverse content ranging from popular global movies, to originals, unscripted reality, and kid’s entertainment. Here’s what’s in store for the viewers this month:
Riteish Deshmukh’s debut series, PILL will be the headlining original, premiering 12 July. Produced by Ronnie Screwala’s RSVP Movies and created by Raj Kumar Gupta, the series unravels the inner workings of the pharmaceutical industry. The month gets more exciting with the release of the globally loved film, Kung Fu Panda 4, which will be available in 3 local languages, namely, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, alongside English starting 15 July.
Following a blockbuster launch, Bigg Boss OTT 3 continues to rule the charts with non-stop drama. The third season, hosted by megastar Anil Kapoor, premieres every day at 9pm. The fans are in for a double treat with the 5th season of Bigg Boss Marathi, which is set to premiere soon. In addition to the 24-hour live channel, the platform will also offer a host of interactivities for the viewers. Riteish Deshmukh takes on as the host this season, promising to elevate the entertainment quotient.
Additionally, two Telugu action-drama films, Gangs of Godavari, starring Vishwak Sen, Neha Shetty, and Anjali, and Harom Hara, starring Sudheer Babu, Malvika Sharma, amongst others, will exclusively be available in Hindi on the platform.
With its endeavour to provide wholesome entertainment for kids and family, JioCinema Premium will premiere new episodes of Chikoo aur Bunty, Abhimanyu Ki Alien Family, and Taffy this month. The robust line-up will also include shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi, Khoobsurat, Primetime with Murthy’s and Mishri.
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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.
