Fremantle staffs up in Mumbai

FremantleMedia has hired former Star and Sony executive Anupama Mandloi as head of content for its Indian operations.

Mandloi will be responsible for building up Fremantle’s production business in the country and developing new programming. She will report to Saurindra Kumar Barua, who was named Indian MD last year.

Mandloi previously oversaw the non-fiction department of Star network’s flagship brand Star Plus, and before that spent nine years with Sony Television in various senior creative content and programming roles.

Her appointment marks the latest phase in Fremantle’s attempts to bolster its foothold in India, having had a presence in the country in various guises since 1993. Mandloi and Barua are both based in Mumbai.

“India is a priority market for FremantleMedia and a popular destination for many of our hit international brands,” said Barua. “With the support of Anupama, we look forward to offering our clients a complete service, delivering world-class entertainment to our customers and viewers.”