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The Media Room

The Core
Artificial Intelligence
Netflix
India
Hindi Cinema
China
Indian Premier League
PVR INOX
Ormax Media
Tollbit
Vikatan
Indian Cinema
Sonyliv
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Microdrama
Indian Media and Entertainment Industry
Aeon (abundantia Entertainment Division)
Virtual Reality
Media Partners Asia
United States
Ajay Bijli

Join Vanita Kohli-Khandekar as she takes you through a unique behind the scenes look at the inner workings and machinations of the media and entertainment business. She will speak to experts, film makers, media barons, broadcasters, publishers, platforms, media analysts, and more, to give you insights on the intersection of storytelling, money, technology and communication in this rapidly evolving... more

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Are Indian films the next big alternative investment? In this episode of The Media Room, Vanita Kohli-Khandekar speaks with Sidharth Jain, founder of Film Money Global, and Rohit Dalmia, founder of CineNow, about how new film funds are trying to turn... more

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Imtiaz Ali on Cinema’s Comeback and Bollywood’s Future, in this episode of The Media Room by The Core, is a conversation about why audiences are returning to theatres, why storytelling still wins, and what Bollywood’s next chapter could look like.Spe... more

Roshan Abbas on live events, AI and the creator economy is a sharp conversation on how India’s media business, entertainment industry and creative economy are changing as artificial intelligence, digital creators and live experiences reshape what aud... more

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Ajay Bijli on India’s cinema boom and PVR INOX growth takes us inside the turnaround of India’s largest multiplex chain, as PVR INOX bets on movie theatres, small-town India, affordable cinema, and the future of the big screen experience.

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Sidharth Jain
Founder/Executive, Film Money Global
Film Money Global
Episode: Are Indian Films the Next Big Alternative Investment? | The Media Room | The Core
Rohit Dalmia
Founder/Executive, CineNow
CineNow
Episode: Are Indian Films the Next Big Alternative Investment? | The Media Room | The Core
Imtiaz Ali
Filmmaker and director discussed in-depth in the interview
Episode: Imtiaz Ali on Cinema’s Comeback And Bollywood’s Future | The Media Room | The Core
Roshan Abbas
Creative entrepreneur, writer, actor, producer, and educator in the media and entertainment industry
Independent/Commune (platform founder)
Episode: Roshan Abbas On Live Events, AI And The Creator Economy
Ajay Bijli
Managing Director of PVR INOX
PVR INOX
Episode: Ajay Bijli On India’s Cinema Boom And PVR INOX Growth | The Media Room | The Core
Sameer Nair
Head of Applause Entertainment (at the time of the interview) and veteran media executive
Applause Entertainment
Episode: #Rewind From KBC to Scam 1992 How Sameer Nair Built Indian Entertainment | The Media Room | The Core
Tony Gunnarsson
Principal analyst for TV, video and advertising at Omdia
Omdia
Episode: How Advertising Is Reshaping Subscription Video and OTT Growth | The Media Room | The Core
Nikkhil Advani
Director, producer, Emmay Entertainment founder
Emmay Entertainment
Episode: Nikkhil Advani on Stardom, OTT & the Future of Films | The Media Room
Vinit Karnik
Head of entertainment and sports vertical for WPP Media across South Asia
WPP Media
Episode: Vinit Karnik on India’s Sports Economy, IPL Growth & Media Money | The Media Room

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Vanita Kohli-Khandekar
Host of The Media Room

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Apple Podcasts
#37
India/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#71
New Zealand/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts
#232
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Imtiaz Ali on Cinema’s Comeback And Bollywood’s Future | The Media Room | The Core
Q: I'm very worried about asking you similar questions but how does it feel?
The guest expresses that he is still processing the experience, spends time in theatres meeting audiences, and emphasizes the surprising and uplifting nature of audiences taking the lead in driving cinema viewership.
Vikram Mehra on the Business of Music in the Age of Algorithms
Q: How is Saregama balancing subscription and advertising in India?
There's significant growth in subscriptions, but the market is still small; advertising and short-form content will increasingly supplement revenue, with a need to keep paid options affordable to accelerate adoption.
Vikram Mehra on the Business of Music in the Age of Algorithms
Q: How do you view AI in music creation and its impact on royalties?
AI can enhance creativity and efficiency if trained on licensed content with proper attribution and royalties; the industry must ensure credit is given to original creators and royalties are preserved as new tools are adopted.
Vikram Mehra on the Business of Music in the Age of Algorithms
Q: What has streaming done to this business?
Streaming broadened access and reach, turning music into a globally discoverable, monetizable asset, while also enabling new forms of storytelling, marketing, and fan engagement beyond traditional distribution.
Inside Vikatan’s 100-Year Journey: Storytelling across Print/TV/Streaming/Books and a Deeply Tamil Identity
Q: So, to do that, I mean, how tough is it to scale into TV and now streaming as you move beyond print? And what do you have to learn and unlearn when you do this?
Scaling into TV and OTT requires treating content as a product with distinct demands: TV needs longer-term planning, story arcs, and licensing/IP management, while OTT focuses on niche storytelling and strong character focus; Vikatan learned to adapt operations, move from a purely print mindset to a platform-agnostic approach, and leverage IP ownership for multi-language adaptations and streaming.

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What is The Media Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers a data-driven, insider's look at the convergence of storytelling, economics, technology, and policy in media and entertainment. Episodes typically feature senior leaders, producers, and analysts from streaming platforms, studios, agencies, and research firms who dissect market dynamics, content strategies, monetization models, and industry-wide shifts. Across conversations, listeners gain practical takeaways on growth levers, distribution strategies, and the evolving demand for local and global storytelling, with a consistent emphasis on how data, partnerships, and technology shape decision-making. A notable strength is the blend of executives and analysts who bring both strategic vision and concrete examples from recent de... more

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7. Tony Gunnarsson
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