Himanshu Dhoreliya Appointed Content Head at Videocon d2h

MUMBAI, September 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Videocon d2h Limited (NASDAQ:VDTH) ('Videocon d2h'), India's fastest growing DTH service, and most valued Indian company on NASDAQ by equity market capitalization as of 9th September 2015, today announced the appointment of Himanshu Dhoreliya as content head. Reporting to CEO Anil Khera, he will be based in Videocon d2h's Mumbai headquarters.

Himanshu Dhoreliya comes to Videocon d2h with an impressive track record and more than a decade of experience in content development, content management and channel distribution for leading media and entertainment companies. Most recently, he was the CEO and co-founder of TelevisionPost.com.  

Saurabh Dhoot, Executive Chairman of Videocon d2h stated, "The expertise that Mr. Himanshu Dhoreliya brings to the table will definitely add to and strengthen our content management bandwidth. This is especially a vital role and I believe that with his extensive experience and leadership, he will bring the best for brand Videocon d2h."

Mr. Anil Khera, CEO, Videocon d2h added, "We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Himanshu Dhoreliya as content head, a role that will benefit greatly from his intuitive knowledge of the DTH industry. We are hopeful that he will help lead Videocon d2h in developing innovative content acquisition strategies while maximizing the use of our services to fulfil the needs of our valued customers - all, of course, keeping in sync with Videocon d2h's goal of being the best in the industry." 

Prior to TelevisionPost.com, Dhoreliya held positions with MSM Discovery Pvt. Limited, the joint venture broadcast distribution company owned by Multi Screen Media (formerly SET India and owned by Sony Entertainment Television), and Discovery Networks, as well as ESPN Software India Pvt. Limited.

Videocon d2h has prided itself in presenting its subscribers with a robust lineup of 525 channels and services, including a host of regional channels. The company has achieved many firsts in the Indian DTH industry, such as being the first to launch a 4K Ultra HD channel.

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About Videocon d2h: 

Videocon d2h is India's fastest growing DTH service provider which offers over 525 channels and services. Videocon d2h also offers 39 'HD' channels and services. It launched India's first 4K Ultra HD DTH channel. Videocon d2h offers India's first 1000 GB high-definition digital video recorder, and is the first DTH service provider to offer radio frequency remote control (available with high-definition digital set top box with unlimited recording), and wireless DTH headphones. It has also launched its own OTT service, direct to mobile TV, providing its subscriber's access to TV on the go. Powered by the MPEG-4 and DVB-S2 technology, Videocon d2h offers services such as 12 PIP Mosaic, d2h Cinema, weather updates and multiple tickers to transform your TV into a hub of entertainment and knowledge. It offers high- definition channels in 1080p, HDD sound and 16:9 aspect ratio. Apart from these, it also offers the Active Music service, which includes 42 audio/video active music channels, 24-hrs a day. Videocon d2h also provides round-the-clock prompt and efficient customer support in nine regional languages in addition to English and Hindi from the dedicated eight customer care centres present in seven locations.

Videocon d2h is the most valued Indian company on NASDAQ by equity market capitalization as of September 9^th, 2015 and was the first Indian media company to be listed on NASDAQ.

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