ABBY Awards 2026 names jury chairs for key categories

The The Advertising Club has announced the appointment of three prominent industry leaders as Jury Chairs for the ABBY Awards 2026 Powered by The One Club for Creativity | The One Show. Praful Akali, Neha Tulsian and Ashish Chakravarty will head the Health, Design, and Audio & Radio categories respectively.

JioHotstar launches signal-led ads with Instamart partnership

JioHotstar has introduced a new commerce signal-led advertising capability, marking a shift towards intent-driven audience engagement at scale across its streaming platform.

Lionsgate Play expands Hollywood slate, confirms ‘Heated Rivalry’ S2

Lionsgate Play has outlined an aggressive growth roadmap, announcing a massive Hollywood content push for 2026 alongside the return of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2, slated for release in 2027.

Rusk Media unveils ‘Dil Se Deewangi Tak’ with new season twist

Rusk Media is expanding its popular franchise with the announcement of ‘Dil Se Deewangi Tak’, a new season that builds on the success of ‘Dil Se Dil Tak’, promising a more intense narrative driven by love, power, and betrayal.

Ayushmann, Sharvari’s ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ set for Nov 27 release

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya is set to return to the big screen with ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’, a family entertainer starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, which is scheduled to release in theatres on November 27, 2026.

Zee TV’s ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak’ tackles heart attack myths with new track

📷 Zee TV is set to bring a socially relevant narrative to the forefront through its fiction show ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak’, aiming to address widespread misconceptions around heart attacks with a powerful new storyline

Apple names John Ternus CEO; Tim Cook to become executive chairman

Apple has announced a major leadership transition, with Tim Cook set to become Executive Chairman of the board and John Ternus taking over as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026.

Sony bags India rights for 2026 Asian Games b’cast

Sony Pictures Networks India has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Asian Games, bringing the continental multi-sport event back to its network for audiences across India and the subcontinent.

Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to drive global growth

Pocket FM has elevated Lalit Gangwar to the role of Chief Operating Officer, entrusting him with leading the company’s global audio business operations as it sharpens its international expansion strategy.

Rajeev Khandelwal brings symbolic style to ‘Tum Ho Naa’ hosting

📷 Rajeev Khandelwal is set to redefine the role of a television host with a distinctive style statement in ‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar’, airing on Sony Entertainment Television, blending fashion with emotion and storytelling.

Clarkson’s Farm’ S5 premieres June 3 on Prime Video

📷 Clarkson’s Farm is set to return with its fifth season, with Prime Video confirming a global premiere on June 3, bringing back Jeremy Clarkson and the Diddly Squat team for another chapter of life on the farm.

Vishal Bhardwaj calls ‘Lust Stories 3’ more poetic after ‘O’ Romeo’

📷 Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj says his upcoming projects will reflect two distinct creative approaches, with ‘O’ Romeo’ allowing him to channel personal angst, while ‘Lust Stories 3’ will return to a more poetic style of storytelling.

Nivin Pauly’s ‘Prathichaya’ to stream on JioHotstar from April 24

The political thriller ‘Prathichaya’, starring Nivin Pauly, is set to premiere on JioHotstar from April 24, bringing a layered narrative of power, politics, and personal redemption to digital audiences.

Tata Play Binge adds Pocket Films to Shots portfolio

📷 Tata Play Binge has expanded its micro-drama offering ‘Shots’ by onboarding Pocket Films, strengthening its push into short-format, mobile-first content.

Zee sets November–December window for ILT20 S5

📷 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has announced the broadcast schedule for S5 of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20), with the tournament set to begin on November 22, 2026, and conclude with the final on December 20 at the Dubai International Stadium.