The Birth of a Media Powerhouse: Reliance-Disney Star Merger A new chapter in India’s media and entertainment story has begun, and it’s nothing short of transformative. On 14th November 2024, Reliance Industries Limited and Disney joined forces in a historic ₹70,352 crore merger, creating a media powerhouse poised to redefine the industry. At the helm of this groundbreaking venture are two visionary leaders: Chairperson Smt Nita Mukesh Ambani, whose strategic foresight ensures alignment with Reliance’s commitment to empowering India’s media and entertainment ecosystem, and Vice-Chairperson Uday Shankar, whose decades of experience and passion for innovation drive transformative viewer experiences. Together, they blend leadership and expertise to shape a dynamic future for media consumption, redefining entertainment through bold strategies and cutting-edge innovation. The merger is a game-changer, creating an entity with unprecedented scale and reach. With over 100 TV channels broadcasting in 10 Indian languages, and two leading OTT platforms, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, the joint venture reaches 750 million viewers weekly. This revolution in the media and entertainment landscape doesn’t just set benchmarks for India—it positions Indian media on the global stage! Read More: http://bit.ly/3Zi4khJ #Leadership #RelianceDisneyStar #MediaInnovation #VisionaryLeadership #NitaAmbani #UdayShankar #GameChanger
Viacom18 Media Private Limited
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Mumbai, Maharashtra 520,849 followers
About us
A new era begins as Viacom18 and Star India join forces to shape the future of entertainment. By merging our iconic brands and pioneering legacies, we’re uniting to bring diverse stories and unparalleled experiences across platforms. Together, we’re opening new worlds for creativity and innovation—here’s to the start of something extraordinary.
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http://www.viacom18.com
External link for Viacom18 Media Private Limited
- Industry
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Media, Broadcasting, and Entertainment
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Viacom 18 Media Private Limited
31st Floor, Tower 4, One Unity Centre, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, IN
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Mr. Kevin Vaz, CEO - Entertainment, JioStar, was honoured at the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) for his outstanding contributions to the Indian media and entertainment landscape. Thank you, Kevin, for inspiring us to dream bigger and take our stories across platforms, demographics and geographies. 🙌 #IFFI2024 #KevinVaz #EntertainmentVisionary #JioStar #CelebratingExcellence #GlobalEntertainment
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From timeless stories to new favorites, Colors Rishtey has won hearts across the nation, emerging as viewers favourite channel of FY’25 in its category! 🌟 We’re thrilled to be the top choice for Indian audiences, bringing iconic shows that connect with every generation. Thank you to our viewers for this incredible milestone and for making Colors Rishtey their favorite channel! Kevin Vaz, Alok Jain, Arnab Das, Vipul Nagar, Mahesh Shetty, Pritesh Magodia #Viacom18 #ColorsRishtey #IndianTelevision #TopChannel #IconicShows #ViewerFavorite #Entertainment
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Meet Shiri, the new magician in town! 💫 Our new Original series, #TheMagicOfShiri is an inspiring and heartwarming tale of a stay-at-home mom who goes against all odds to look after her family and pursue her dreams! Catch this jaadu-bhari tale of Shiri, streaming November 14 onwards, exclusively on JioCinema Premium. #TheMagicOfShiriOnJioCinema #JioCinemaPremium
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𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭-𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘰𝘧 12.3 𝘛𝘝𝘙 BIGG BOSS Kannada session 11’s ‘Varada Kathe Kicchana Jothe’ on Colors Kannada and Colors Kannada HD achieved outstanding viewership, as reported by BARC for Karnataka's 15+ urban audience on Saturday, Week 43 of 2024. Kevin Vaz, Alok Jain, Sushma Rajesh, Prashanth Nayak B, #PrakashGopalakrishnan, sudharsan srinivasan, Mahesh Shetty, Bikash Kundu, Bhavin Barot #ColorsKannada #BannaHosadaagideBandhaBigiyaagide #ಕಲರ್ಫುಲ್ಕತೆ #colorfulstory #BiggBossKannada11 #BBK11 #HosaAdhyaya #Kicchasudeepa
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At Viacom18, Diwali is more than a celebration; it’s a time to come together, reflecting the warmth and unity that define our culture. Across our offices, we’re embracing the season with light, joy, and shared purpose. Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with illumination, meaningful connections, and lasting memories. 🪔💫 #Viacom18 #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #CorporateCulture #UnityInCelebration #Togetherness
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As Diwali approaches, we're reminded of the joy and warmth that storytelling can bring to homes across India. Over the past 12 weeks, Colors Rishtey has been lighting up screens and hearts, emerging as the top choice for families. From tales of resilience to iconic moments of joy, we've been there to brighten every celebration. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible team, partners, and, most importantly, our viewers for making Colors Rishtey the "Home of Iconic Shows." This festive season, we’re excited to continue sharing stories that spread light, connection, and happiness. Here’s to more weeks of illuminating lives and embracing celebrations! 💖 Kevin Vaz, Alok Jain, Arnab Das, Vipul Nagar, Mahesh Shetty, Pritesh Magodia. #Viacom18 #ColorsRishtey #Diwali #Entertainment #IndianTelevision #Celebration #GRP #IconicShows #FestivalOfLights
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Colors Gujarati’s The Rasoi Show, the longest-running cookery show, has proudly completed 20 years. It has become synonymous with Gujarati households, holding a special place in every home across Gujarat. The show has given many home cooks the confidence to try something new and even start ventures of their own. As we celebrate 20 years of success, we would like to extend a big thank you to all our viewers for making it a lasting success and keeping it going strong. Arnab Das, Devang Parikh, Vipul Nagar, Vishal Sharma #Viacom18 #TheRasoiShow #CookeryShow #ColorsGujarati #20Years #FoodLove #CulinaryCreativity #Celebration
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A powerful WAVE is rising at Viacom18! We’ve kicked off cricket coaching sessions for our incredible Women at Viacom18 (WAVE), and the energy is off the charts! With two sessions down, it’s amazing to see our team stepping up, mastering new skills, and building team spirit. 💪✨ At Viacom18, we’re all about pushing limits, breaking barriers, and empowering women to shine—both on the field and off it! Here’s to building a culture of champions! 🚀🔥 Smita Puranesh, Divya Kathuria, Omkaar Ujalambkar, Nazia A., Aparna Raut, Deeti Budhdeo, LEENA D'COSTA, Aditi Karandikar, Deepali Deshmukh, Archana Jain, Janet Coutinho, Ruby Dutta #RisingWAVE #TeamSpirit #WomenAtViacom18 #BehindTheScenes #OnAirAndOnField #Inclusivity #Empowerment #BreakingBarriers #GameChangers
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Bigg Boss has truly captured the nation! 🙌 With over 88 million viewers reached across TV and Jio Cinema, 9 billion minutes of engagement, and 622 million+ reach on social media, the numbers speak for themselves. Thank you to our incredible audience for the phenomenal success so far! 📺🔥 Mahesh Shetty, Pavithra KR, Nupur Sood, Shiitaal Goda, Ritesh Navalgund #BiggBoss #ColorsTV #AudienceLove #Entertainment #RecordBreaking