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Zulfiqar Khan

Group Chief Operating Officer at Balaji Telefilms Ltd

Zulfiqar Khan has a strong background in the media and entertainment industry. Zulfiqar has held various leadership roles throughout their career, starting in 1999 with Star India, where they served as the Senior Vice President of Ad Sales. During their time at Star India, Zulfiqar led multiple teams and implemented strategies that resulted in record revenues for the company.

In 2015, they joined EROS NOW as the Business Head and CRO, where they drove growth and market expansion for India's first subscription OTT service. Zulfiqar was responsible for strategic planning, growth initiatives, business partnerships, and original content development.

In 2018, Zulfiqar became the Managing Director of HOOQ, a start-up JV from SingTel, Warner Brothers, and Sony Pictures. Zulfiqar played a key role in the strategic and operational turnaround of the company, leading the implementation of a transformation strategy for India. Zulfiqar successfully pivoted the company from a stand-alone premium OTT video play to an OTT channel model.

Most recently, Zulfiqar joined Balaji Telefilms Ltd in 2021 as the Group Chief Operating Officer. In this role, they oversee the company's operations and plays a crucial role in driving its success.

Throughout their career, Zulfiqar Khan has consistently demonstrated their expertise in driving revenue growth, leading strategic initiatives, and implementing transformational strategies within the media and entertainment industry.

Zulfiqar Khan obtained their Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce, General from Hansraj College, Delhi University. Additionally, they attended St. George's College, Mussoorie and St. Joseph's College, Naintal, but the duration and specific degree or field of study are not provided for these institutions.

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  • Group Chief Operating Officer

    May, 2021 - present