People
At B.A.G. Films, we believe that our human resource is our most vital strength and our biggest asset. Our team works to its fullest potential and propels B.A.G. to raise standards and achieve new milestones in its journey. Highly experienced and seasoned professionals make for the people at B.A.G Network. A look into the details of the people who make the company.
Ashish Chadha
Programming Head, E 24
A Post graduate diploma holder in Journalism, Ashish is an experienced hand in television journalism. Alongwith expertise in news and sports journalism, Ashish is exceptionally well versed in entertainment news as well. Ashish spearheads the first 24 hour entertainment news channel in India with infinite verve and zeal. At E 24, his profile includes conceptualising, devising and executing programmes for the channel.
Abhinav Shukla
Associate Vice President- Business Development & Head Distribution, E 24
Abhinav Shukla is the Associate Vice President- Business Development & Head Distribution B.A.G. Films & Media Ltd. Mr. Shukla completed his Bachelors degree in Commerce from Delhi University after which he went on to complete his MBA from Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands in International Finance (Marketing & Strategy). He brings to the company his experience and expertise in business development, distribution and overall media management.
Roy Joseph
VP-Operations (E-24) & Business Head (South India), E 24
Mr. Roy Joseph is the Vice President – Operations for News & Glamour Channel based at Mumbai and Business Head (South India) for the production wing of B.A.G. Films & Media Limited. He identifies business strategy and formulate plans and strategies to achieve long and short term goals in South Indian Operations of B.A.G. Filims & Media Limited.
Atika Ahmad Farooqui
Senior Creative Producer and Anchor, E 24
We were born with wings, Why prefer to crawl through life, says Atika.
A very familiar and pleasant face on Indian Television, Atika Ahmad Farooqui feels that she was born to be in the Audio Visual medium, as this is the place to be in for any expressive, creative, passionate and foresighted proffessional.
Adarsh Rastogi
Creative Head, E 24
One of the best known editors in news broadcasting also lends his deft skills in the entertainment channel of B.A.G. Adarsh started his career in 1990 and joined the B.A.G. Network in 1994. The past 15 years at B.A.G. have earned him experience in editing a wide genre of shows including Ru ba Ru, Rozana, Khabrein Bollywood Ki, Poll Khol, Sansani, Zaike ka Safar, Haqeeqat amongst others.
Vishnu Sharma
Senior Producer, E 24
He joined BAG four years ago to lead the group's Entertainment news team. He has been responsible for all the entertainment inputs for several programmes like Pol Khol, Rozana, Khabren Bollywood Ki etc.. He has also been responsible for producing special entertainment programmes for DD's different channels and India's entertainment news for APTN too. He has been continuing with the same role ever since News 24 started.
Ujjwal Trivedi
Senior producer, E 24
Multitasking, forward looking, passionate with an outstanding background in news and fiction. Excellent performance in production, reporting and anchoring. Consistently assume responsibility to complete projects within time both independently and on teams. 12 years experience in braodcastand and print journalism.
Vishal Rajaram Sankpal
Associate Vice President – Affiliate Sales (All India & SAARC Areas), E 24
Vishal is a senior member of the distribution team. His past experience at Neo Sports, Bennett Coleman & Co, B4U Television Network India Pvt Ltd. and Sony E ntertainment Television Pvt Ltd. makes him a seasoned professional in his area of work.
Nishant Kumar Sharma
Zonal Head – Affiliate Sales – Central India, E 24
Nishant works as Zonal Head in the E 24 team. He too boasts of quality experience with firms including Bennett Coleman & Co, B4U Television Network India Pvt Ltd. and Sony Entertainment Television Pvt Ltd. .
Mahesh Sharma
Sr. Manager – Affiliate Sales – Central India, E 24
Mahesh is Senior Manager of the distribution team and works in close quarters with the distribution head to ensure achievement of targets set at regular time periods. He looks into overall management and execution of plans in the team.
Taneja Deepak Raj
Manager, E 24
A seasoned hand in this area of work, Taneja Deepak Raj works in close quarters with the head of the team to ensure achievement of targets and overall supervision and coordination of works. Previously he ahs worked in companies including Sahara One, Times of India and Modia Entertainment Ltd.