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Uday Shankar at Idea Exchange: ‘You can’t say that I own the platform, but I’m not responsible for the content’

March 03, 2025 10:07 am

A former journalist and media executive, Uday Shankar was instrumental in transforming Star India into one of the country’s foremost entertainment and broadcasting networks during his tenure as its CEO

Viacom 18 becomes dominant player in cricket broadcasting by winning BCCI media rights

September 01, 2023 4:15 pm

Viacom 18 beats Disney Star and Sony to acquire linear, digital rights for approx Rs 5,963 crore for next cycle.

JioCinema to stream HBO original, Warner Bros and Max content in India, starting next month

April 27, 2023 4:28 pm

Popular shows such as House of the Dragon, Succession and Game of Thrones will stream on JioCinema, starting next month.

Studio says 'no money lost' on Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha, amid reports of distributors demanding compensation for losses

August 16, 2022 10:10 am

Viacom18 Studios has denied that distributors are demanding compensation after Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha underperformed at the box office.

I&B notice to Viacom18 over serial ‘spreading distorted religious info’

September 15, 2019 8:38 am

The notice also said the words used in the serial appear to be 'contemptuous of the religious group', it also termed the attitude 'slanderous' towards a particular community and claimed that is is 'likely to incite violence'.

Viacom, CBS CEOs discuss potential merger: Sources

January 26, 2018 9:58 am

The discussion between Robert Bakish and Leslie Moonves was preliminary and no decisions have been made, but it signals that Moonves could be more open to the idea.

Foreign Affairs

July 10, 2015 12:00 am

The launch of another English entertainment channel on Indian television is a nod to the growing popularity of foreign shows in India. But rampant piracy and censorship can impact their business.

Malayalam film Drishyam’s right bought by Viacom 18

September 12, 2014 1:00 am

Viacom 18 Motion Pictures has bought the right to the Malayalam film Drishyam

Viacom 18 sues BR Films for Rs. 20 crores

April 09, 2014 2:46 pm

BR Films has been facing legal crisis after Viacom 18 sued the company for Rs. 20 crores for failing to abide by a past agreement.

‘My decisions are my own’

January 13, 2014 11:38 pm

As the release of Preeti Desai’s first film as a leading lady, One by Two, draws close, she talks about her career and beau and co-star Abhay Deol’s contribution to it.

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