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While the share of print fell marginally, Sunil Gavaskar is a
digitals’ slice increased in FY2024.” recipient of the Indian
HT’s losses were down and revenues up sports honour of the
thanks in no small measure to Bhartia’s Arjuna Award and
relentless determination, strong leadership the civilian honour of
skills, and strategic vision. Her journey has Padma Bhushan. He was
been nothing short of extraordinary. inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
in 2009, In 2012, he was awarded the C. K.
31 Subhash Chandra, 74, Media Baron Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the
The Essel Group, headed highest honour that the Indian Board can
by Chandra, spans over bestow on a former player.
Zee Entertainment and Zee Yet another was bestowed on him
Media, Dish TV and Siti early last year: Champions of Change
Networks – a multi-system Maharashtra
operator. The company The ‘little master’ is a big influencer of
revolutionised television broadcasting in the game even today, both in India and
India with Zee Entertainment. worldwide. Widely regarded as one of the
After a challenging start to 2024, Chandra, greatest opening batsmen of all time in
the chairman of the Essel Group, is working men’s Test cricket history, Gavaskar is one
to get Zee back to the top of the ratings of the most loved and stylish cricketers in
Returning to the studio floor is one of the country.
Chandra’s goals. He is back to selecting Lending his expertise in the game via
stories and making them into TV shows, commentary on TV and special columns in
which is what he did best in the early print, his views are well-respected by both
days of Zee TV. Trying to win back lost the men’s and ladies Indian cricket team
TV viewers in an era where streaming is and fans of the sport.
reducing linear TV consumption is vital for
Zee5, as is preparing for the competition 33 Pawan Munjal, 68, Industrialist
from JioStar, which will offer a large In 2024, Pawan Munjal,
selection of content for advertising and the Executive Chairman
subscription revenues. of Hero MotoCorp,
Dr Chandra remains one of most made a rare move. He
influential personalities in India’s media voluntarily reduced his
landscape. Chandra is the quintessential salary and commission
maverick personality with his successful by 20%. This was done to align with
entertainment and news channels, getting shareholder expectations and ensure the
Zee5 back on track is vital. company’s financial health
On the ups and downs of life, Dr Chandra You may argue that it is but a small dent,
has said: “A strong person never runs away if any, to his massive wealth; but it’s the
from the problem but fights it.” Well said. message you send across and the respect
you earn as a result which often prove
32 Sunil Gavaskar, 76, Cricket priceless—beyond all wealth.
Commentator, Former Cricketer Despite a pay cut of 20% in his salary and
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