Danish Khan - Business Head – Sony LIV and Studio NEXT, to transition from SPNI

After a decade at Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), Danish Khan, Business Head – Sony LIV and Studio NEXT, will be transitioning to pursue new opportunities.

Khan will continue to work with SPNI until the end of this financial year, March 31, to ensure continuity across the businesses.

Khan has spent over 20 years with SPNI across two stints. His creative instinct and strategic clarity have helped build enduring media brands over two decades in broadcasting and content.

In his current stint, he joined SPNI 10 years ago as Business Head – Sony Entertainment Television (SET), and subsequently went on to lead Studio NEXT and, most recently, Sony LIV since 2019.

Since taking charge of Sony LIV, Khan led the comprehensive relaunch of Sony LIV 2.0 and scaled the digital business significantly over the past five years. Under his leadership, Sony LIV achieved more than five-fold topline growth and four times growth in monthly active users, contributing nearly a quarter of SPNI’s overall revenue, while maintaining a sharp focus on profitability. The platform delivered several acclaimed and iconic titles including Scam, Maharani, Rocket Boys, Freedom at Midnight, Tabbar and Shark Tank, among others.

As Business Head for SET, he oversaw the creation of landmark non-fiction properties such as The Kapil Sharma Show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Super Dancer and Superstar Singer, as well as popular fiction shows including Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai, Ek Duje Ke Vaaste, Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi, Beyhadh and Patiala Babes.

Khan is also credited with establishing Studio NEXT, which produced successful formats such as Shark Tank, Freedom at Midnight and Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Khan grounds his leadership in empathy, rigour and cultural awareness, qualities that have shaped Sony LIV’s journey.

Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India said, “Danish has been a key part of SPNI’s growth journey over the years, contributing across television, studio and digital businesses. We thank him for his leadership and the strong foundation he leaves behind, and wish him the very best for the future.”

Danish Khan, Business Head – Sony LIV and Studio NEXT said, “Sony Pictures Networks India has been an incredibly important part of my professional journey. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some exceptional teams and leaders, and to be part of building businesses and brands that truly matter. As I transition to the next chapter, I remain deeply grateful for the trust, support and shared ambition that defined my time here, and I wish the teams at Sony LIV and Studio NEXT continued success in the years ahead.”

The company will share updates on the succession plan in due course.