Nachiket Pantvaidya to lead SET, Sony Marathi & Movie Production at SPNI
Earlier, Pantvaidya was Business Head - Sony Entertainment Television (SET)
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Published: Jan 16, 2026 1:03 PM | 1 min read
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Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) today announced a leadership realignment as part of a refreshed operating model. As part of the transition, Nachiket Pantvaidya will now lead Sony Entertainment Television (SET), Sony Marathi, and Movie Production.
With a rich and diverse career spanning three decades across multiple media conglomerates, Pantvaidya earlier headed SPNI's flagship General entertainment channel Sony Entertainment Television (SET). This marks his third stint with Sony Pictures Networks India.
Nachiket was responsible for driving the overall business for SET with key focus on propelling growth, increasing viewership and developing innovative content and revenue opportunities.
During his previous stints with the network, he has been instrumental in reinventing and monetizing marquee properties like Indian Idol, Kaun Banega Crorepati, and the Filmfare Awards also known as the Indian Oscars, that have garnered widespread recognition across the industry today.
Prior to joining SPNI, Nachiket was CEO - Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures (SETVI), Group CEO - Balaji Telefilms, and Business Head of Sony Entertainment Television. He was also the Business Head of Star Plus and held several roles in the Star TV network, including Head of Star Pravah and Managing Director of Fox Television Studios. He has also held key management roles in BBC and Disney.
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