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Thu Do Multimedia brings in Arjun Raval to tighten its tech game
MUMBAI: Thu Do Multimedia India just cranked the tech dial to eleven — and they’ve done it with serious firepower. Stepping into the spotlight is Arjun Raval, the newly minted chief technology officer (CTO), who joins the company’s senior leadership team starting April 2025.
And let’s just say, the man’s no rookie.
With over 15 years in the trenches of India’s technology sector, Raval knows how to wire, rewire and turbocharge digital TV infrastructure like few others.
In a space where lag isn’t just a tech problem but a cardinal sin, Thu Do has gone all in. Raval’s résumé reads like a manual for mastering digital television strategy, with past stints helming major projects at heavyweight firms. The company clearly isn’t just streaming shows — it’s streaming ambition.
If OTT had a command centre, Raval just got the keys to it. He steps into the CTO role with a clear brief: to steer cutting-edge projects across India and southeast Asia. From beefing up backend architecture to delivering smoother-than-butter multicast UDP streams, his tech chops are expected to fuel the company’s next big leap.
“We are thrilled and honoured to welcome Arjun Raval to the senior leadership team at Thu Do Multimedia India. With over 15 years of experience in the technology sector, Arjun Raval has held key leadership positions at several major companies in India, leading strategic technology projects and possessing deep expertise in the field of digital television. Starting in April 2025, Arjun Raval officially joins the Thu Do Multimedia family as chief technology officer (CTO) at Thu Do Multimedia India. He will lead the team in executing technical projects across India and southeast Asia. We are confident that with his extensive knowledge and experience, Arjun will play a key role in delivering high-quality products and exceptional services to our partners and clients.” read the official company announcement.
Raval’s arrival signals more than just a fancy title. It’s a statement: Thu Do Multimedia is done playing small. With an arsenal of innovations — from anti-leakage solutions to seamless SSAI integration — the company is betting big on leadership that gets the job done, no buffering.
And let’s be honest — in an OTT landscape cluttered with buzzwords and jargon, having someone who actually knows what the buttons do is a power move. Good luck, Arjun. May your streams stay strong, and your packets never drop.
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
