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Mr. Sachidanand Shetty elevated as Business Head at Mukta A2 Cinemas
MUMBAI: Mukta A2 Cinemas, a well- known chain of cinemas from the brand Mukta Arts Ltd has appointed Sachidanand Shetty as the Business Head after his operations in Vice President at Mukta A2 Cinemas. Sachidanand possesses an overall experience of 20 years across Hospitality and Entertainment segments and has been associated with Mukta A2 Cinemas since August 2014.
Sachidanand’s current role will be to drive the team and aim at brand building, developing strategies and revenue growth for Mukta A2 Cinemas. He will be responsible for managingall the initiatives and alliances that will lead to the brand’s growth.
Previously, he has been associated with Inox Leisure Ltd. as the General Manager Operations and Support Team handling Food & Beverage Sales, Controls and Inventory Management, Set Up of New Properties, Projection Digitization, Industrial Relations along with CRM & VAS channels across India from the Mumbai office.
After his stint with BIG Cinemas for over 3 years since 2007, he joined Mukta A2 Cinemas earlier in 2011 as Regional Manager Operations for almost a year and handled operations in locations like as Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Gulbarga, Bhopal, and Vasai.
In his past, Sachidanand initiated his Career in the Exhibition industry in 2005 with Cinemax India Pvt. Ltd as a Theatre Manager and later moved on to Adlabs Films Pvt. Ltd in 2007 which was later branded at BIG Cinemas (ADAG group).
Commenting on the appointment, Rahul Puri, MD said, “We are glad to have Sachidanand on board, his skills and expertise in this segment will add value to our brand and its growth. He is strongly proficient with multiple team management and has a great track record of successfully executing projects. His experience under operations, food & beverages, brand and strategy has been appreciated and we look forward to work together once again.”
Speaking about his stint at Mukta A2 cinemas, Sachidanand Shetty, Business Head at MuktaA2 Cinemas added, “Mukta A2 Cinemas is a brand that has seen a speedy expansion in terms of business in a very short span of time. Our shared Vision, beliefs and ideology will encourage me to further uplift the brand and its offerings. I’m very excited to get into sync with a renewed energy and do some really great work together.”
When in Leisure mode, Sachidanand enjoys listening to music, travelling, he is also a huge movie buff.
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Steven Davis joins Sony Pictures Networks India as Content Licensing Manager
Seasoned media professional brings over 14 years of syndication and distribution expertise.
MUMBAI: Steven Davis has found a new reel home and this time, it’s at one of India’s biggest entertainment powerhouses. Steven Davis has joined Sony Pictures Networks India as manager of content licensing, marking a significant new chapter in his career within the media and entertainment industry. With more than 14 years of rich experience in content licensing, syndication, distribution, and sales, Davis brings deep operational knowledge and a proven track record of driving revenue through strategic content partnerships.
Prior to this move, he served as senior manager for content licensing & syndication at Rajshri Entertainment for over five years (November 2020 – March 2026), where he orchestrated the full cycle of content licensing and distribution. He has also held leadership roles at Veon Events, Bizzy Baby Media, Yoboho New Media, Vuclip, Saregama India, and Hungama.
In his new role at Sony Pictures Networks India, Davis will contribute to expanding the company’s diverse content portfolio and strengthening its reach across global markets.
The appointment adds valuable expertise to Sony Pictures Networks India’s content licensing team as the company continues to grow its presence in an increasingly competitive entertainment landscape.
From managing syndication at Rajshri to now licensing content at Sony, Steven Davis clearly knows how to keep the stories flowing. His move signals yet another seasoned hand joining the ranks to help some of India’s biggest shows and films find new audiences worldwide.
