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NP Singh honoured as media personality of the year at Governance Now visionary awards ’21
Mumbai: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) managing director and CEO NP Singh has been conferred with the media personality of the year award at the Governance Now visionary awards 2021. The award was bestowed upon him by the chief guest minister of law and justice Kiren Rijiju at a virtual ceremony organised by Governance Now MD Kailashnath Adhikari.
“Singh’s visionary leadership and persistent efforts have substantially contributed to shaping Sony Pictures Networks India into the media behemoth it is today,” said the statement. “His passion, commitment, and hard work have contributed to the growth of SPNI and the advancement of the ever-evolving media and entertainment industry. He envisioned value for the industry in combining the might of SPNI and Zeel into one company. For him, being visionary means being ahead of the curve and leading from the front.”
Governance Now is a public policy and analysis platform as well as a multi-media initiative for participatory reportage and analysis related to the governance of all institutions. The platform has more than one million website visits and 400k subscribers on its YouTube channel. It is owned by Indian M&E conglomerate Sri Adhikari Brothers Group with interests in broadcast, films, content production and publishing.
“The Indian media and entertainment industry has grown exponentially over the years, and as part of an industry that is brimming with leaders, I am indeed humbled and honored to be conferred with this recognition,” said NP Singh. “It is the ability to challenge the status-quo and make room for pioneering initiatives that propels us as leaders, benefiting the industry at large.”
“Governance Now Visionary Awards is an attempt to honour the stellar work of visionaries across sectors who by their sheer commitment and vision have changed the course of the domain they operate in,” stated Kailashnath Adhikari. “These are challenging times that we are witnessing and our awardees that are selected after a rigorous process of screening by our expert jury have pushed the envelope time and again and proved their mettle. It is worth extreme pride that we bring this year’s edition of Visionary Awards. NP Singh has been instrumental in making Sony Pictures Networks India the media behemoth that it is. The proposed merger between Sony and Zee is scripting a new chapter in the course of Indian media and entertainment.”
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
