In the last 14 years, From building award-winning campaigns at Godrej and Mahindra Group to leading high-growth startups, I’m a business leader passionate about driving results. I spearheaded agency transformation at Grapes Digital, growing revenue 66% (30cr to 50cr) and managing a team of 160 across diverse functions. As Co-founder of Buzzed Media Network, I built a data-driven creative agency achieving a 23 crore annual turnover. I leverage my expertise in digital marketing, business strategy, and leadership to help businesses thrive. Podcast host (#TalkOkPlease) & digital marketing coach (500+ students).In the last 14 years, From building award-winning campaigns at Godrej and Mahindra Group to leading high-growth startups, I’m a business leader passionate about driving results. I spearheaded agency transformation at Grapes Digital, growing revenue 66% (30cr to 50cr) and managing a team of 160 across diverse functions. As Co-founder of Buzzed Media Network, I built a data-driven creative agency achieving a 23 crore annual turnover. I leverage my expertise in digital marketing, business strategy, and leadership to help businesses thrive. Podcast host (#TalkOkPlease) & digital marketing coach (500+ students).

With more than two decades at the forefront of global sports media, Shishir Gupta is a strategic leader shaping the future of sports broadcasting. As Head of Content Acquisition and Programming Strategy at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), he drives long-term rights strategy and portfolio innovation, securing world-class properties including the UEFA Champions League, UFC, WWE, Australian Open, Roland Garros, Asian Cricket Council, and events of leading international cricket boards events. A founding team member of the Indian Cricket League, Shishir is known for combining commercial acumen with deep market insight to build enduring sports ecosystems. His leadership continues to redefine how premium sports content is acquired, positioned, and scaled across markets.

Producer Rahul Kumar Tewary, who has produced popular shows like Navya , Phulwa, Meri Sasu Maa, “Porus”, “And RadhaKrishn”, to name some, has kick-started work on his production banner. The talented maker has named it Rahul Tewary Production.

With his expertise and vision, He is coming up with a daily soap on Star Plus and continues to grow his VFX division which has done VFX For series and films like Sacred Games, Pop Kaun Hai, Inspector Avinash, Dabang, Baaghi, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan etc .

“Rahul has already started work on television and web series across all genres. Udne Ki Aasha in association with Rolling Tales Production and Jagadhatri two shows currently on air on Star Plus and Zee Tv Respectively.

An accounting double post graduate from the London School of Economics and an former functionary with Planning Commission of India Kailash is a part of the second generation of entrepreneurs from the Sri Adhikari Brothers family. He has steered the group’s print arm “Governance Now” to become a name to reckon with in the political circles. At present he is actively engaged in the overall business activities of the group – content production and broadcast as its Managing Director

As National Director of WPP ESP, the Entertainment & Sports Partnerships division of WPP Media, I lead strategy and execution across India’s most influential sports and entertainment platforms. I have anchored marquee partnerships including Apollo Tyres and Adidas with Team India, Google’s collaborations with ICC and IPL, and Nothing Mobile’s association with RCB, among several others shaping the country’s sponsorship landscape. I have also consulted RCB on their women’s team acquisition, strengthening the franchise’s long-term ecosystem strategy. Recognised for excellence, I am a recipient of the GroupM Choreos 2021 award and BusinessWorld 40 Under 40 honour in 2022.

Mr Amit Tyagi works as Senior Executive Editor with India Today group handling TV & Digital news programming team in Mumbai for Aajtak , India Today TV and Good News Today TV . With over 20 years experience Amit has been a senior journalist covering all major events of india and globe for various news channels like Times Now , Star News , ANI and Zoom TV . Amit is a masters in Mass communications with a Post graduate diploma in Business Management. An avid cinema expert amit has appeared in shows like Bigg Boss , Rise & Fall and lock up as media expert on National Television over years

Zama Habib (born as Mohammed Badiuzzaman), also known as Zaman Habib, is a Mumbai-based Indian television writer and lyricist. He has written serials such as Sasural Genda Phool,[1] , Nimki Mukhiya,[2] Nimki Vidhayak, Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein, Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai,[3] Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai,[4] & Saas Bina Sasural. Currently he is writing Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. He is the script consultant of Anupamaa.

A multi-disciplined motion pictures and film industry professional with a unique blend of creativity, business-mindedness and analytical insight, Rajeev Kumar (Rastogi) started off as a post-production professional and after setting up multiple VFX houses and running them successfully at executive roles, he’s now a heading VFX for one of the leading Production House of the Industry Excel Entertainment Private Limited.

He’s been a valuable contributor in vfx industry with different viewpoints and constantly incubating various business models to organize and correct the cost models. He’s the first person to propose and establish a visual effects production pipeline, strategically segregating the thin line between Production and Execution. His long list of Filmography includes more than 100+ projects incuding long and short form both for domestic as well international markets.

Rajeev has been around in the industry for more than a decade and is a known name amongst several filmmakers who’ve intended to work with him continously and independently. He’s the youngest professional and yet the most dynamic leader who’ve always believed in people theory by investing, helping and identifying key individuals who are ready to grow as entrepreneurs.

Earlier being worked as COO, Rajeev has managed business overseeing day-to-day operations, budgets, processes and managing the P&L for the company alongwith implementing performance metrics, forming strategic partnerships, and establishing successful business verticals. He has been consistently successful in managing resources internally and externally, on a larger scale from inception to the big and smaller screen. He was also a part of Visual Effects Society, India Chapter and was selected for Board of Managers in his first year of tenure itself.

He has been known for his cost intensive models which have helped major budgeted films to balance the vfx cost, quality and production timelines. With exceptionally strong communication skills, outstanding organizational and managerial experience, Rajeev has been a self- motivated and inspired professional who has been able to overcome challenges and exploit opportunities.

Recently Rajeev, was one of the Jury at 24 fps Awards organised by MAAC and was a speaker at India’s largest VFX Confluence in Hyderabad. Earlier, from being a speaker at Jagran Film Festival to conducting a workshop for students in PCMC (Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation) to a speaker at VAM Summit, 2021, etc Rajeev has been a prominent speaker on public events and with several institutions.

Rajeev has recently been awarded “Maharashtra Ratna Puruskar 2023” by Shri Mangal Lodha (Minister of Tourism, Maharastra) and with an honorory doctorate in the field of Visual Effects by the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Management Studies (American Council of Training and Development, NY, USA). Prior to this, he was also awarded by an online magazine Insight Success under the category “30 Young and Dynamic Entrepreneurs to watch in 2019” and later for “Excellence in Animation and VFX Industry” in the year 2020 by Business Mint.

Sourjya Mohanty serves as Chief Operating Officer of EPIC ON and DocuBay, where he has led the platforms for over five years, driving strategic growth across content, distribution, and monetisation. His mandate spans content strategy, platform expansion, and full P&L accountability, with a clear focus on building scalable, future-ready digital businesses across entertainment and adjacent digital ecosystems.

Under his leadership, the platforms have expanded their subscriber base through a strong slate of original programming and strategic content acquisitions. He has also spearheaded the introduction of differentiated offerings — including podcasts, interactive formats, gaming, and gamification — enhancing user engagement and deepening platform stickiness. Key commercial negotiations and partnerships across major distribution ecosystems have played a critical role in accelerating reach, revenue growth, and product evolution.

Since 2021, he has concurrently led Stream-Sense, building a next-generation PaaS solution within the global sports-tech ecosystem. Focused on enabling technology-driven transformation for sports organisations, leagues, and rights holders, he has driven demand generation across EMEA and APAC markets. Working closely with product, sales, and marketing teams, he delivers customer-centric, data-led solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the sports industry. His leadership in sports-tech has resulted in sustained cash flow, positive EBITDA, and disciplined operational growth backed by strong market intelligence.

With disruptive ideas that are saleable, scalable, and profitable, Rishi believes in delivering solid entertainment across broadcasting and streaming platforms. He skillfully navigates the crucial domains of production, operations and commercials to generate profitable revenue streams in both scripted and unscripted formats. He has managed the most exciting and popular programming content for shows like Big Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Fear Factor, and Masterchef India.

Prior to joining Banijay Asia, he held key positions in corporate behemoths such as Emerald Asia Media, Fame India Limited, Pizzeria Restaurants, and the Taj Group of Hotels, establishing himself as a master of result-oriented growth strategy.