Danish Khan to quit Sony Pictures Networks

Core Insights - Danish Khan, Business Head of Sony LIV and Studio NEXT, will step down by the end of March to pursue new opportunities, marking a significant transition for Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) [1][2] Group 1: Leadership Transition - Khan has over 20 years of experience with SPNI, having joined the company in two separate stints, with his most recent role beginning ten years ago [2] - His leadership has been pivotal in the growth of SPNI, particularly in the digital and broadcasting sectors [5] Group 2: Achievements and Contributions - Under Khan's leadership, Sony LIV underwent a comprehensive relaunch (Sony LIV 2.0), achieving five-fold topline growth and a four times increase in monthly active users over the past five years, contributing nearly 25% to SPNI's overall revenue [3] - Khan was instrumental in delivering several acclaimed titles on the platform, including "Scam," "Maharani," and "Shark Tank" [3] - As Business Head for Sony Entertainment Television (SET), he oversaw the creation of popular shows such as "The Kapil Sharma Show" and "Kaun Banega Crorepati" [4]