Barkhaa Bahl Email & Phone Number

United States

● Drove platform engagement and diversity by leading VOD and linear content programming and marketing initiatives.● Expanded Zee's global footprint by launching Zee Bollyworld FAST Channel for the MENA territory in collaboration with OTTera.● Achieved significant online traffic growth, driving 1M+ visitors to www.india.com within six months and securing 10K+ subscribers for www.zeefamily.tv in five months.● Doubled South Asian outreach sponsorships and promotional tie-ups.● Developed programming strategies for 32 ZEE Network channels across the Americas.● Enhanced industry awareness of licensing regulations for media content usage in domestic and international markets.● Directed and produced a variety of successful media projects, including "Canada Dancing Superstar," "Dance USA Dance," "BC Roundup" for British Columbia, "GTA Roundup" for Greater Toronto Area, "Growing Up and Older in a New Zindagi" (AFP for AARP USA), "A Journey from Learners to Expert" (AFP Canada), and "Kids Kitchen USA."

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

● Enhanced coverage and compliance by managing comprehensive publishing and licensing operations.● Secured licensing agreements and strategic partnerships with leading satellite channels, cable networks, and production houses in India.● Monitored and enforced copyright compliance, leading to increased company revenue year-over-year.● Directed promotional campaigns for audio and audiovisual products across television and radio platforms.● Led a team of 160 professionals, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic vision.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

● Boosted channel viewership by developing and implementing Bollywood content and entertainment news strategies.● Conceptualized and launched new shows, driving content innovation and audience engagement.● Scripted and packaged entertainment show formats, elevating production quality and viewer appeal.● Improved TRP ratings for Bollywood-based shows through targeted content strategies.● Strategized shows to connect Bollywood with global audiences, expanding Indian film industry exposure internationally.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

● Conceptualized and directed special documentaries on Bollywood legends. ● Boosted channel engagement and audience reach by creating the "OneOff" series profiling Bollywood luminaries.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

● Expanded the client base to include foreign diplomats and current affairs sectors.● Directed an international travel show on DD-International, featuring over 10 countries and showcasing diverse cultures, cuisines, and natural landscapes.● Collaborated directly with government ministries including Tourism, External Affairs, Information, and Broadcast.● Elevated Asian News International to a core competitor of Reuters and ANI in the Indian news agency market.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

● Initiated career in the satellite industry at Zee Network, contributing to strategy, marketing, programming, promotions, and event organization.● Served as Assistant Creative Manager, overseeing the relaunch of Zee Network, managing the scheduling of commercials and promos across Zee TV, Zee Cinema, and Music Asia; designed channel promos for Zee Cinema and developed in-house program promos.● Managed Music Asia Channel, coordinating with music companies to schedule playlists and countdown shows, and conceptualized popular shows like "Artist of the Month" and "Bollywood News Shows."● Played a key role in Zee Cine Awards, overseeing show flow, celebrity invitations, and backstage operations, and organized live stage shows with prominent singers and artists.● Developed thematic shows for Essel Group’s Essel World and Water Kingdom; actively participated in media conventions like FICCI and served as a critic writer at major film festivals including the Mumbai Film Festival and IFFI-Goa.● Led the production of the reality-based talent show "Shabaash India" on Zee TV and a Bollywood video magazine for Multimedia Production Pvt. Ltd.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management

● Diploma in International Air Transport Association | IATA ● Bachelor of Arts, Majored with History Honors - Ancient History | Mumbai.

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