New Head of Content for FremantleMedia India

MUMBAI: Anupama Mandloi is to serve as the head of content for FremantleMedia’s Indian operations, based in Mumbai.

Reporting in to S K (Raj) Barua, the managing director of FremantleMedia India, Mandloi will support Barua in furthering production operations in the country, strengthening the team and heading content and development of properties. Prior to this appointment, Mandloi was overseeing the non-fiction department of Star network’s flagship brand Star Plus. Her experience also includes nine years with Sony Television in various senior creative content and programming roles.

“I am very excited at the prospect of joining FremantleMedia, with whom I have enjoyed several years of association,” commented Mandloi. “I have always loved the challenge of setting up large entertainment properties, and FremantleMedia has a formidable catalogue of high-quality formats of all sizes, along with the experience and expertise to roll them out to local audiences. I look forward to continuing to grow the company’s presence in India.”

Barua said: “We are delighted that Anupama has decided to join the team and will drive our content strategy in the exciting world of Indian television. India is a priority market for FremantleMedia and a popular destination for many of our hit international brands. With the support of Anupama, we look forward to offering our clients a complete service; delivering world class entertainment to our customers and viewers.”