Chhabria reported to Sumanta Bose, Head of entertainment business for Hindi and regional channels across the East and West markets
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Deepak Chhabria quits JioStar; steps down as Executive Vice President at Star Plus
Hit or Miss: The week in ads
Empathy from Surf Excel, mischief from CRED and Rakhi Sawant, banter from Rohit and Virat: the 12 best ads of the week
Nishtha Badhani appointed Vice President- National Accounts at Rajasthan Patrika
Prior to this, Nishtha Badhani was with JioStar as Associate Director
World News Day: The audience has changed, platforms have changed, but human nature has not
Guest Column: Chintamani Rao, Strategic Marketing and Media Consultant, traces news media’s evolution and argues that while platforms change, trust, c...
Next IPL Media Rights: Could CTV redraw the map to bring more bidders to the table?
With Connected TV emerging as a major viewing and advertising screen, the next tender could see BCCI explore more granular packages, say industry sour...
Bhaskar Majumdar’s prayer meet to be held in Delhi on Sept 27
The communications industry veteran passed away on September 24 at the age of 54
Communications veteran Bhaskar Majumdar no more
He passed away on Thursday morning following a prolonged illness
Celebrating B. Thiagarajan: A journey of leadership, innovation and excellence
As the Blue Star Managing Director marks his birthday on September 20, we celebrate his four-decade journey of growth, transformation and industry lea...
Celebrating Vikram Tanna: A journey from broadcast leadership to AI-powered entertainment
As Vikram Tanna, CEO of Eros Universe and Eros Now, recently celebrated his birthday, we look back at his journey spanning
Veteran journalist and author Dr Anil Singh joins Top Story as Editor
Dr Anil Singh was earlier associated with STAR News/ABP News, Aaj Tak and News24
Girish Hingorani: Building relevance for a legacy brand, season after season
On his birthday, e4m looks at the Blue Star marketing leader’s journey across brand building, corporate communications, category creation and digital...
Star TV, Hotstar, Meta, Snap: Ajit Mohan’s career maps India’s digital media boom
Ajit Mohan’s career arc maps the country’s own journey from linear TV to streaming to social and performance advertising
Happy Birthday Sanjay Gupta: From building brands to shaping Google’s AI future in APAC
Sanjay Gupta’s professional journey offers a compelling story of leadership across some of India and Asia Pacific’s most transformative industries
PKL's next rights deal is tipped for a premium. But who will pay for it?
Estimates put the next 5-yr rights cycle at ₹1,000-1,300 cr as audiences & ad volumes grow, but brands see limited pricing headroom and a concentrated...
Bigg Boss Bangla Arrives in Bengal: Sourav Ganguly takes charge as battle for crown begins
The iconic reality entertainment franchise premieres on 30 August on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar, promising a high-stakes game of strategy, relationshi...
Zee’s Kartik Mahadev to move in a new senior leadership role in Sandeep Mehrotra’s team
Alongside his CMO mandate, Mahadev also headed digital growth for the ZEE Network
Jaikishin Chhaproo: Ideas that endure, impact that multiplies
Jaikishin Chhaproo, Head of Media & Brand PR at ITC Limited, who celebrates his birthday today, is one of the industry’s most consistent and thoughtfu...
JioHotstar’s Kapilesh Prakash appointed Head - Ad Sales (LCS), Digital at Sony LIV
At JioHotstar, Kapilesh Prakash served as Sr. Vice President - Entertainment Ad Sales
JioStar EVP Ad Sales Prashant Shetty steps down
Shetty was associated with the broadcaster for nearly seven years
Sunil Gupta: The man who remembered the stories behind the ads
Celebrating an advertising veteran who documented an industry while quietly shaping it
Leadership Timeline
7 Updates
Apr 2026
Latest
B. Thiagarajan — Managing Director (reappointment)
Reappointment of B. Thiagarajan as Managing Director for a further term.
Dec 2023
Ajit Mohan — executive vice president (departure)
Ajit Mohan steps down as chief business officer of Snap Inc.
Oct 2023
Girish Hingorani — Vice President – Marketing, Unitary Cooling Products Group & Corporate Communications (appointment)
Girish Hingorani's long-term brand stewardship and marketing approach at Blue Star.
Oct 2023
Dr. Anil Singh — Editor (appointment)
Dr. Anil Singh continues to lead STAR Views, a US-based digital news network.
Oct 2023
Deepak Chhabria — Executive Vice President (resignation)
Deepak Chhabria steps down as Executive Vice President at Star Plus.
Jan 2016
Girish Hingorani — Vice President – Marketing, Unitary Cooling Products Group & Corporate Communications (appointment)
Entrusted with setting up Blue Star’s water purifier business as its Chief Marketing Officer.
Jan 2012
Ajit Mohan — senior vice president (appointment)
Ajit Mohan joined Star TV Network as senior vice president, later becoming executive vice president.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
The RO-KO show rolls on
Oct 2023
A new promotional film for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 featuring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
AI Insights
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Shift to Connected TV. The upcoming IPL media rights tender may leverage Connected TV, potentially attracting more bidders and reshaping the sports broadcasting landscape in India.
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Evolving Media Landscape. As audience preferences shift, ESPN Star Sports is likely to explore new viewing packages to cater to diverse consumer needs, reflecting a proactive approach to market changes.
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ESPN Star Sports is known for broadcasting sports events, particularly cricket, and is a major player in the Indian sports media landscape.
The upcoming IPL media rights tender is expected to explore new viewing options, including Connected TV, which may attract more bidders.
ESPN Star Sports adapts by exploring new platforms and viewing packages to meet the evolving demands of its audience.
Connected TV is becoming a significant platform for viewing and advertising, influencing how sports media rights are structured and sold.
ESPN Star Sports competes with other sports broadcasters and digital platforms that offer sports content, including local and international networks.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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ESPN Star Sports continues to adapt to the evolving media landscape, particularly with the upcoming IPL media rights tender, which may see a shift towards Connected TV as a significant platform for viewership and advertising. This change could attract a wider range of bidders, indicating a strategic pivot in how sports media rights are approached in India.
Key Executives
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Deepak Chhabria
Former Executive Vice President
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Sumanta Bose
Head of Entertainment Business