Endemol Shine India announced the appointment of Shivani Shankar as the Vice President and Head – Content (Unscripted).
With over two decades of experience in leading India’s most celebrated non-fiction and reality shows, Shivani is set to bring her creative vision and expertise to the company.
Having helmed some of India’s most celebrated non-fiction and reality shows, Shivani Shankar brings a rich legacy of creative leadership and format innovation to the role.
She has helmed iconic properties such as India’s Best Dancer, Dance Deewane, Super Dancer, India’s Got Talent, Hunarbaaz Desh Ki Shaan, Hip Hop India for Amazon MX and India’s Best Dramebaaz and has collaborated with leading broadcast networks including Sony Entertainment Television, Viacom18, Zee TV, and NDTV Imagine.
Deepak Dhar, Founder & Group CEO, Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, said, “Shivani brings with her an exceptional track record in the unscripted space, having led some of the most successful and loved reality formats in the country. Her deep understanding of audience sensibilities, coupled with her creative sharpness, makes her the perfect fit for this role. At Endemol Shine India, we continue to push boundaries in content creation, and I’m confident Shivani will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our unscripted slate.”
Shivani Shankar said, “Endemol Shine India has been a powerhouse in shaping the landscape of reality and non-fiction content. I’m thrilled to join the team and look forward to building on its legacy by creating formats and stories that continue to inspire, entertain, and connect with audiences across platforms.”
