News Broadcasting
Star News appoints Shazi Zaman as senior executive producer
NEW DELHI: Star News has appointed ex-Aaj Tak hand, Shazi Zaman as senior executive producer. As was reported by indiantelevision.com earlier this month, Zaman resigned from his post as executive producer at Aaj Tak on 10 September. He was with Aaj Tak since November 2002.
A graduate in History from Saint Stephen’s College, Delhi, Zaman has been trained in electronic media journalism by Thomson Foundation, CNN, BBC World Service Training, and Film and Television Training Institute of India.
Zaman started as a correspondent with Doordarshan in 1988 and has 16 years of valuable journalistic experience. He has worked in large Indian as well as International media companies like ZEE & BBC. He worked as a Producer with BBC World Service, London, from 1996 to 1999, where he worked on The World Today for the South Asia and Hindi Service. From there he moved to Zee News as the Editor upto 2001. He has also been the Editor of the Asia-Pacific Communication Associates (APCA), looking after its radio and television division.
As senior executive producer, Zaman will take on production responsibilities for the channels’ programmes and news related shows.
“We are delighted to have Shazi on our team. With his creative excellence, Shazi would be able to help take Star News programming to the next level of television journalism”, said Star News officiating CEO, editor and director of news Uday Shankar.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
