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Viacom18 issues denial about Saugato Bhowmik appointment at Voot
MUMBAI: Earlier this morning, we broke a story stating that Viacom18 executive vice president and business head of consumer products and integrated network solutions Saugato Bhowmik might be roped in to replace industry veteran Gaurav Gandhi.
Gandhi was one of the key drivers of the Ambani majority owned network’s OTT service Voot.
Senior sources within Viacom 18 had informed indiantelevision.com that Bhowmik was one of the front runners for the post. There are other names being bandied about, but we would not like to reveal them at this juncture.
Now Viacom18 head of communications Sonia Huria has issued a denial about this speculation saying: “Such erroneous conjecture is unfounded. We will issue a statement when we have something to announce.”
Keep reading indiantelevision.com for further updates!
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Guru Randhawa clocks 19.8 billion YouTube views, tops global charts
Punjabi star outpaces global acts as streaming surge fuels new phase
MUMBAI: Guru Randhawa is striking a powerful chord on the global music stage, clocking 19.8 billion views on YouTube and emerging as one of the most-watched Punjabi artists worldwide.
The milestone puts him ahead of several global heavyweights, including Dua Lipa and Drake, underlining the growing international pull of Punjabi music. Alongside the viewership numbers, Randhawa has amassed 108.9 million hours of watch time, reflecting sustained engagement from audiences across markets.
His strong run comes on the back of a standout 2025, where he crossed 500 million audio streams, driven largely by his album Without Prejudice. The project marked a turning point, blending his signature style with a more global, polished sound.
That momentum carried forward with releases like Azul and Shkini, before rolling into 2026 with Dopamine, signalling a consistent and fast-paced release strategy.
On Spotify, Randhawa has also secured multiple top 10 entries on the India top 200 chart, reinforcing his cross-platform appeal. His independent streak appears to be paying off, with each release building on the last in both scale and reach.
As the lines between regional and global music continue to blur, Randhawa’s rise offers a glimpse into the future of Indian pop on the world stage. With numbers climbing and momentum firmly on his side, the next chapter could well be his biggest yet.
