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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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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
