Music and Youth
MTV Networks India appoints Srinivas Gopal as director digital
MUMBAI: MTV Networks India is stepping up its digital agenda. The first step has come in the form of Srinivas Gopal’s appointment as director digital (online, interactive and mobile).
In an interview with Indiantelevision.com last year, former MTV Networks Asia Pacific president Frank Brown had emphasised that the next phase of the company’s development will be to launch digital new media business.
“We have identified two new revenue streams, each to have a business head. Digital new media and consumer products are going to evolve as businesses with potential for fast growth. The boom in digital new media has happened in Japan and Korea. And it is happening in China. Along with consumer products, this will be a brand extension for MTV and Nick in India as well,” he had said.
Gopal’s key responsibility will be to position MTV, Nick and Vh1 as leaders in the emerging digital market space in India.
He moves to MTV from Times Internet Ltd, where he was the western region head (indiatimes mobile division), responsible for managing the mobile operator alliance and driving wireless marketing initiatives for brands.
MTV Networks India vice president marketing and digital Vikram Raizada said, “As the premier youth destination, MTV has been a pioneer in interactive initiatives and given Srinivas’ credentials in this field, I am sure there are many more exciting concepts waiting to take shape. Srinivas will play a key role in integrating the three aspects of digital – mobile, interactivity and online and provide a clear strategic and creative direction for the brands in this domain.”
Gopal brings with him over 11 years of experience, starting his career with Paper Products Ltd providing packaging solutions, thereafter moving to Sify, BPL Mobile and finally to Times Internet Ltd, where he spent the last two years.
Speaking of his appointment, Gopal said, “I am looking forward to the excitement and challenges of driving the digital initiatives at MTV, a brand that is known for its unique humour and creative edge.”
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
