Danish Khan Exits SPNI’s Business Head for Sony LIV, Studio NXT
Danish Khan, the Business Head for Sony LIV and Studio NXT at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), will be departing the company after a decade of committed service to explore fresh prospects. Khan will remain with SPNI until the conclusion of the current fiscal year on March 31, overseeing operations to facilitate a smooth transition.
Khan has accumulated more than two decades of experience with SPNI through two separate periods of employment.
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During his most recent tenure, he assumed the role of Business Head for Sony Entertainment Television (SET) upon joining SPNI a decade ago. He later took charge of Studio NXT and, most recently, Sony LIV in 2019.
Over the course of the last five years, Khan has overseen a thorough overhaul of Sony LIV as its leader, resulting in the successful relaunch of Sony LIV 2.0 and a substantial expansion of the digital business.
In his role, Khan has propelled Sony LIV to achieve a considerable increase in revenue, surpassing five-fold growth, and a four-fold increase in monthly active users. These achievements have made Sony LIV a major contributor to nearly a quarter of SPNI’s total revenue.
Despite these successes, Khan has also maintained a strong emphasis on profitability, as emphasized by the company's official statement.
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He was responsible for the development of non-fiction programs like The Kapil Sharma Show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Super Dancer, and Superstar Singer, as well as popular fiction series such as Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai, Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi, Beyhadh, and Patiala Babes during his tenure as the head of operations at SET.
Khan has been recognized for his role in founding Studio NXT, which was responsible for creating popular television programs like Shark Tank, Freedom at Midnight, and Kaun Banega Crorepati.
Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India, “Danish has been a key part of SPNI’s growth journey over the years, contributing across television, studio and digital businesses. We thank him for his leadership and the strong foundation he leaves behind, and wish him the very best for the future.”
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Khan highlighted, “Sony Pictures Networks India has been an incredibly important part of my professional journey. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some exceptional teams and leaders, and to be part of building businesses and brands that truly matter. As I transition to the next chapter, I remain deeply grateful for the trust, support and shared ambition that defined my time here, and I wish the teams at Sony LIV and Studio NXT continued success in the years ahead.”