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Z strikes gold as its annual report shines at global LACP Spotlight Awards
MUMBAI: The media and technology powerhouse has struck gold at the prestigious LACP Spotlight Awards 2025, with its FY25 annual report emerging among the top 50 in the world and earning a near-perfect score of 98 out of 100.
Announced in Mumbai on 25 November 2025, the win places Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (‘Z’) in the global spotlight, while also securing it the 9th position among all Indian companies that competed this year. The international jury praised the report for its compelling first impression, strong narrative flow, creativity, visual finesse and clarity of messaging: a blend that underscored Z’s commitment to transparency and investor-friendly communication.
Z head of strategy Vikas Somani, said the accolade reaffirmed the company’s constant push to elevate financial reporting. He noted that the FY2025 report captured the organisation’s transformative journey with precision and purpose, and would further motivate the team to raise the bar in line with global benchmarks.
Designed around the theme ‘focused on the future frame’, the annual report mirrors Z’s evolution into a modern content-and-technology powerhouse. Its futuristic design language brings the company’s renewed purpose, mission and vision to life, reflecting strategic clarity and a forward-facing mindset.
The LACP Spotlight Awards, run by the League of American Communications Professionals, is recognised worldwide for evaluating the best corporate communication materials across industries and continents.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
