Endemol Shine India Appoints Shivani Shankar as VP and Head of Unscripted
Endemol Shine India has appointed formats expert Shivani Shankar as its Vice President and head of unscripted content. Known for her extensive experience, Shankar brings over 20 years of success in launching some of India’s top non-fiction and reality shows.
Shivani Shankar’s Career Highlights
- India’s Best Dancer
- Dance Deewane
- Super Dancer
- India’s Got Talent
- Hunarbaaz Desh Ki Shaan
- Hip Hop India
She has collaborated with major Indian entertainment companies such as Sony Entertainment Television, Viacom18, Zee TV, and NDTV Imagine.
Role and Expectations at Endemol Shine India
Owned by Banijay Entertainment, Endemol Shine India stated that Shivani Shankar will add “creative vision and expertise” in her new leadership role. The company’s established unscripted portfolio includes popular shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi, MasterChef, MOM – Mission on Mars, and Trial by Fire or Aarya.
“Shivani brings with her an exceptional track record in the unscripted space, having led some of the most successful reality formats in the country,” said Deepak Dhar, founder and group CEO of Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India.
“Her deep understanding of audience sensibilities, coupled with her creative sharpness, makes her the perfect fit for this role. At Endemol Shine India, we continue to push boundaries in content creation, and I’m confident Shivani will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our unscripted slate.”
Author’s summary: Shivani Shankar’s appointment as VP at Endemol Shine India reflects her proven expertise in pioneering top reality shows and will strengthen the company’s leadership in unscripted content.
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