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ZEE Entertainment is amongst ‘India’s Best Companies to Work For – 2019’
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL), a leading media and entertainment powerhouse, has been recognised amongst ‘India’s Best Companies to Work for 2019’, in a study conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute. The organisation’s employee initiatives stemming from its corporate philosophy ‘Extraordinary Together’, integrating every nuance of personal development and well-being with a balanced focus on operational excellence saw ZEE being felicitated as amongst the best in the ‘Media & Entertainment’ category.
A global authority on building, sustaining and recognizing high-trust, high-performing workplace cultures, the institute releases the list of India’s ‘Best Companies to Work’ for List each year in partnership with The Economic Times. It recognizes companies on parameters that help in arriving at the coveted list of companies which provide an enabling environment of sustenance, growth, engagement and work-life balance to its employees.
On receiving this prestigious certificate,Mr. Animesh Kumar, Chief People Officer,Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) said “It is an honour for us to consistently rank amongst India’s Best Companies to Work For. A testament to our policies and initiatives towards employee development practiced as a part of our corporate philosophy. In our quest to enhance our workplace, we are focused towards developinga collaborative culture which is tech-enabled and dynamic.Our core philosophy is a blend of modern ideas with traditional values – an identity which is distinct, credible and aspirational in the Media and Entertainment Industry. We constantly strive to improve the overall workplace experience for our partners by prioritizing a healthy culture and cultivating a happy environment through flexible policies and programs that help us create a strong employer value proposition.”
Entertainment continues to be the most powerful form of inspiration and our purpose remains to provide an extraordinary experience each time a customer engages with ZEE.Bringing its core values of ‘Extraordinary Together’ into practice, ZEEL has built a diverse culture and environment fostered with trust, responsibility and customer centricity to be among the largest global content companies across genres, languages, and platforms. As a talent powerhouse, ZEEL’s core strength as an employer, vests in the empowerment of itsemployees who are its partners. Thus, our people philosophy SAMWAD focuses on creating great productive relationships between the manager and the team.
Other notable initiatives include:
• Employee Engagement – With an aim to enrich experience & enable an environment for its employees to achieve the extraordinary, ZEEL has taken numerous initiatives. Amongst them is the inhouse Creche Facility, that enables young parents alleviate their child-care challenges. ZEEL is amongst the few organizations in the media& entertainment sector that provides this facility at no additional cost to its employees.
• Talent Acquisition & Development – The recruitment landscape in today’s fast changing media and entertainment industry is fundamentally challenging. We create a strong Employer Value Proposition which helps us in attracting future employees through our Campus Recruitment Program which infuses fresh ideas and talent into the Company. ZEE has been known for its ability to focus on internal talent growth, which is being strengthened further by its partnership with KPMG that will focus on capability enhancement of its front-line managers.
• Rewards & Recognition – Through multiple practices and programs, ZEEL recognizes the efforts of its extraordinary people who are adept at working not only at an individual level but are team players who can create the extraordinary.ZEELOMPICS, is one such employee-recognition programme where high performers in each role are recognised for their exemplary performance as ‘Heroes’.
Its ability to attract talent and provide opportunities for career growth and leadership development in alignment with the key goals of the organisation has provided an environment of sustenance, growth, engagement and work-life balance to its employees.The global media conglomerate has successfully evolved into an all-encompassing entertainment company offering quality content across multiple platforms and languages reaching over 1.3 billion viewers and bringing the best of entertainment content to viewers in India and across the world.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
