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Kacon Sethi joins K Sera Sera production as CEO
MUMBAI: Erstwhile Sony Entertainment Television executive vice president, network sales and marketing, Kacon Sethi has joined K Sera Sera production Ltd as its chief executive officer.
She will be heading the production house’s operations in India.
After her stint with Sony, she has been an ICE (information, communication and entertainment) consultant, says an official communique from K Sera Sera.
She was also the managing director of Sony’s sister channel MAX since 2000 and was part of the guard that exited the organisation in October 2001, following a rightsizing exercise initiated by Sony Entertainment International president Michael Grindon. Sethi by then had been with Sony for six years, having joined as VP, ad sales in 1995.
Sethi started her career in media planning and buying at J Walter Thompson in 1989. Prior to her stint with SET, she was national media director at Grey. During her career in media, she has worked on some key accounts like ITC, HLL, P&G and others, says an K Sera Sera communique.
“I am excited to be part of the young and fast moving team at K Sera Sera. As its CEO, I look forward to working closely with our long term associates like Ram Gopal Varma,” offered Sethi.
K Sera Sera MD Parag Sanghvi was quoted in the communique as saying, “We are glad Kacon is on board with us. The next couple of years are important from the point of view of growing our business significantly and with Kacons vast experience and leadership capabilities, we are confident we are steering in the right direction.”
With the company chairman, Ash Pamani indicating that the production house was aiming at being one of the top three television production house in the country, Sethis appointment seems like a move in the same direction. K Sera Sera has in the last two years come out with feature films like Darna Mana Hai and Bhoot, with Gayab primed for a July release. The company has tie ups with Sahara Manoranjan for producing telefilms as well as feature films, as well as with Radaan Mediaworks and the Girish Malik promoted Clapstem Productions.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
