Gaurav Banerjee has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), succeeding NP Singh. After a remarkable 25-year tenure, Singh will transition to the role of non-executive chairman.
Gaurav Banerjee brings over two decades of experience in content creation and strategic leadership, having previously held key positions such as Head of Content for Hindi Entertainment & Disney+ Hotstar and Business Head for Star Bharat. He also managed content for Hindi and English Movies, Kids & Infotainment, and Regional (East) segments.
In these roles, Gaurav led the curation of content in multiple languages and spearheaded the production of original series and films that resonated with diverse audiences. Under his leadership, shows like Anupama, Ghum Hai Kisi Ke Pyaar Mein, and Imlie achieved top viewership ratings. Additionally, he was instrumental in creating award-winning streaming originals for Disney+ Hotstar, including the Emmy-nominated Aarya, Special Ops, The Freelancer, and The Night Manager.
Gaurav’s media career began at Aaj Tak as an assistant producer and anchor before moving to Star News, where he produced and anchored Prime Time News shows. He holds a master’s degree in filmmaking and TV production from Jamia Millia Islamia University and a bachelor’s degree in history from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi.