MUMBAI: Ficci has appointed Star India CEO Uday Shankar as the new Chairman of Ficci’s Media & Entertainment Committee. Earlier, this position was held by late legendary film-maker Yash Chopra. Ramesh Sippy and Karan Johar will be the Co-Chair of the Committee.
In a statement issued, Shankar said “He would work with all industry stakeholders closely to formulate an agenda for sustained growth of the burgeoning entertainment sector and keep up regular and meaningful dialogue with policy makers.”
Shankar was the Chairman, Ficci Broadcast Forum and led the Forum on some seminal work towards broadcast digitization along with TRAI and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
Man Jit Singh, CEO Multi Screen Media will now be the new Chairman of the forum.
A company statement said that Ficci looks towards Shankar’s vision, rich and varied experience and deft leadership to take the formidable Indian media and entertainment industry to newer heights.