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Shobha Kapoor takes over as Balaji CEO after Sanjay Dosi’s resignation
Sanjay Dosi has put in his papers as CEO of Balaji Telefilms.
The company that posted a net profit of Rs 290.15 million for FY 2001-02, now has a new CEO in the form of Shobha Kapoor, actor Jeetendra’s wife, who has so far been operating in the capacity of managing director.
Dosi’s resignation was accepted at the company’s board meeting on 24 May, according to reports. The company has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that Kapoor has taken over as the CEO and that the company is on the lookout for a chief financial officer.
The media firm is riding high on the BSE today with the stock up 4 per cent or Rs 21.75, at Rs 565.25. The stock opened at Rs 568 today, against Friday’s clsoe of Rs 543.50. The company has registered a massive 666.25 per cent net profit jump over last year’s figures, and the board has recommended final dividend of 50 per cent.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
