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| | name = Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd. | |
| | founded = {{date and age| September 30 1995}}
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| | logo = Sony Pictures Networks logo.svg
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| | location = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
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| | key_people = NP Singh (MD and CEO)<br/> Nitin Nadkarni (CFO) <br/> Ashok Nambissan (General Counsel)
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| | owner = [[Sony]]
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| | homepage = [http://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/ Sony Pictures Networks India Website]
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| '''Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd.''' is an Indian indirect wholly owned subsidiary of [[Sony Group Corporation]]. It has a subsidiary, MSM-Worldwide Factual Media Private Limited and an affiliate, Bangla Entertainment Private Limited in India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswireindia.com/sony-pictures-networks-india-enters-into-a-licensing-agreement-with-the-indian-performing-right-society-ltd-66885.html|title=Sony Pictures Networks India Enters Into a Licensing Agreement With The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd.|website=www.businesswireindia.com|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref>
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| SPN manages and operates 26 television channels, 1 OTT platform, 1 film production arm and 1 independent production venture for original content and IPs for TV and digital media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fortuneindia.com/enterprise/sony-pictures-new-revenue-avenues-after-ipl/103691|title=Sony Pictures Networks: Life after IPL|website=www.fortuneindia.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref>
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| ==History==
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| It was founded in September 30 1995 as Multi Screen Media Limited. In November 2015, the company was renamed as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/multi-screen-mediamsm-is-now-sony-pictures-networks-indiaspn-62676.html|title=Multi Screen Media (MSM) is now Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref>
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| ==Sports==
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| {{Main|Sony Pictures Sports Network}}
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| The network forayed into the Indian sports TV market in 2002 after acquiring the licence rights for [[International Cricket Council|International Cricket Council (ICC)]] matches from 2003 to 2007,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Sony-bags-World-Cup-TV-rights/articleshow/1093996.cms|title=Sony bags World Cup TV rights|website=Times of India|date=15 February 2002|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref> which were broadcast on [[Sony Entertainment Television|SET]] and [[Sony Max|Sony MAX]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/TV/Sony-to-air-ICC-Champion%e2%80%99s-Trophy-on-MAX-and-SET-no-plans-for-sports-channel._5159.html|title=Sony to air ICC Champion’s Trophy on MAX and SET, no plans for sports channel|website=exchange4media|date=4 April 2002|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref> In 2008, along with Singapore-based [[World Sport Group]], it won the broadcast rights for the [[Indian Premier League|IPL]] for 10 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ipl/content/story/330881.html|title=Sony and World Sports Group bag IPL television rights|website=ESPNCricinfo|date=14 January 2008|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref> In April 2012, it launched it first sports channel [[Sony Six|Sony SIX]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/coming-from-sony-sports-channel-named-six-112032100025_1.html|title=Coming from Sony: Sports channel named Six |website=Business Standard|date=21 March 2012|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref> In August 2016, it acquired the [[Ten Sports]] network from [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises|Zee Entertainment Enterp.]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sony-pictures-networks-india-acquire-924610|title=Sony Pictures Networks India to Acquire Ten Sports for $385 Million|website=Hollywood Reporter|date=31 August 2016|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref>
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| ==General entertainment==
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| In the widespread entertainment category, [[Sony Entertainment Television]] (SET)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setindia.com/us-en|title=SET India - Indian Television, Hindi Serials, TV Shows & Live Reality Soaps{{!}} Entertainment Channel|website=www.setindia.com|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> and [[Sony SAB]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sabtv.com/en_in/contact|title=SAB TV|website=www.sabtv.com|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> are the network's premier channels. Offering content from SET and Sony SAB is [[Sony Pal]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sony Pal Information|url=https://www.sonypal.in/aboutpal/21}}</ref> a channel targeted towards rural Hindi-speaking markets. [[Sony Yay|Sony YAY!]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/sony-yay-turns-2-96339.html|title=Sony YAY! turns 2 - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> is a kids’ entertainment channel that airs several shows in regional languages.
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| The network also has a joint venture with [[BBC Earth (TV channel)|BBC Earth]] to showcase non-fictional programming via [[Sony BBC Earth]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/it-is-official-sony-bbc-earth-launches-in-india/57423038|title=It is official! Sony BBC Earth launches in India - ET BrandEquity|last=www.ETBrandEquity.com|website=ETBrandEquity.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> [[Sony Aath]] is a premium Bangla entertainment channel centered on showcasing series, films, animated shows and sports events produced or dubbed in Bengali.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} [[Sony Marathi]] is a Marathi channel aimed at the Maharashtra audience.
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| ==Owned channels==
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| === On air channel ===
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| | [[Sony Entertainment Television]]
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| | [[Sony SAB]]
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| | [[Sony Max]]
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| | English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam
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| | Replaced [[Animax (India)|Animax]]
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| | [[Sony BBC Earth]]
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| | Infotainment
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| | [[Sony Ten|Sony Ten 1]]
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| ===Defunct channels===
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| |[[AXN (Indian TV channel)|AXN]]
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| |[[Sony Ten|Sony Ten Golf HD]]
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| == Over The Top (OTT) ==
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| In January 2013, the network forayed into video-on-demand with the launch of its OTT platform, [[Sony Liv|SonyLIV]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/sonyliv-launches-video-on-demand-service/article23094096.ece|title=SonyLIV launches video-on-demand service|language=en}}</ref> Its library consists of content from the network's channels in India such as SET and Sony SAB, alongside originals such as, Gullak,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/digital-news/sonyliv-launches-new-hindi-original-web-series-gullak-97701.html|title=SonyLIV launches new Hindi original webisode series, Gullak - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> LIV Shout Out<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.medianews4u.com/sonyliv-brings-its-first-ever-unscripted-original-liv-shout-out-with-aditya-narayan/|title=SonyLIV brings its first ever unscripted original, LIV Shout Out with Aditya Narayan|date=2020-02-14|website=MediaNews4U|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> and Holycross.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/digital/news-digital/tarun-gahlot-holy-cross-vikram-bhatts-web-series-sonyliv/2019/01/24|title=Tarun Gahlot in Holy Cross, Vikram Bhatt’s web-series for SonyLIV|last=Rajesh|first=Author: Srividya|date=2019-01-24|website=IWMBuzz|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> Apart from archival and regional content, movie premieres, short films and LIVE sports are also a part of SonyLIV’s offerings.
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| The platform has crossed 109 million app downloads and is available in five languages, along with select programming in <span lang="bn" dir="ltr">Bengali</span>, [[Hindi]], [[English language|English]], [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Malayalam]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/sonyliv-enters-tamil-digital-content-space/article27277302.ece|title=SonyLIV enters Tamil digital content space|last=V|first=NARAYANAN|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref>
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| == Movies ==
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| [[Sony Max]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonymax.tv/en_us/|title=SONY MAX - Deewana bana de|website=www.sonymax.tv|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> and [[Sony Max 2]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonymax2.tv/en_in/static/about-max2/3|title=Sony MAX2|website=www.sonymax2.tv|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> offer Hindi cinema to viewers. Sony MAX showcases world premieres, while Sony MAX HD focuses to Indian viewers who prefer a high definition viewing experience. Sony MAX 2 caters to viewers who appreciate evergreen Indian cinema.
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| Alongside these, the network offers [[Sony Pix]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonypix.com/content/1256|title=Sony PIX|website=www.sonypix.com|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> basing its programming on Hollywood films and [[Sony Wah|Sony WAH]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonywah.tv/en_us|title=SONY WAH|website=www.sonywah.tv|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> which is a file transfer agent movie channel.
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| == Sony Pictures Networks Productions ==
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| Set up in 2013, Sony Pictures Networks Productions (SPNP)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spnproductions.in/about|title=SPN Productions|website=www.spnproductions.in|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> is the film production arm of the network. It produces cinema for Indian diaspora audiences worldwide. Since 2015, SPNP has produced and distributed films such as ''[[Darr @ the Mall]]'', ''[[Youngistaan]]'', ''[[Piku]]'', ''[[Chalk n Duster]]'', ''[[Azhar (film)|Azhar]]'', ''[[Mubarakan]]'', ''[[Poster Boys]]'', ''[[Pad Man (film)|Padman]]'', ''[[102 Not Out]]'', ''[[Soorma (film)|Soorma]]'', ''[[Bombairiya]]'', ''[[Ghoomketu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.televisionpost.com/sony-pictures-networks-productions-unveils-two-new-releases-for-2018/|title=Sony Pictures Networks Productions unveils two new releases for 2018|date=2018-04-05|website=TelevisionPost: Latest News, India’s Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> and [[Shakuntala Devi (film)|Shakuntala Devi]]'',
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| 'The upcoming films from SPNP include ''[[Nikamma]]'', ''[[Aankh Micholi]]'', ''Helmet'', ''[[Unfair & Lovely]]'', ''[[Looop Lapeta]]'' and ''[[Dial 100 (2021 film)|Dial 100]] among others.
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| == Studio NEXT ==
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| An independent business unit of SPN, Studio NEXT creates original content and IPs for television and digital media within India and globally.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Laghate|first=Gaurav|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/media/sony-pictures-launches-separate-content-unit/articleshow/65570117.cms|title=Sony Pictures launches separate content unit|date=2018-08-28|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> The venture began its journey by producing the debutant season of ''[[Kus Bani Koshur Karorpaet]]'', the [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]] adaptation of ''[[Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]'' but like other [[Languages of India|vernacular Indian]] adaptations, structured more in line with Indian flagship, national adaptation in ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]]''.{{efn|Although season 10 of ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati|KBC]]'' was reported to be co-produced with the legacy, pre-existing production company [[BIG Synergy]] by at least 2 sources,<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 August 2018|title=Sony's production house Studio Nxt to co-produce KBC 10|url=https://indiantelevision.com/television/production-house/fiction/sonys-production-house-studio-nxt-to-co-produce-kbc-10-180829|access-date=6 July 2021|website=INDIANtelevision.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Saini|first=Sonam|date=29 August 2018|title=SET signs 8 sponsors for KBC 10, 65% inventory sold before launch|url=https://exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/set-signs-8-sponsors-for-kbc-1065inventory-sold-before-launch--91803.html|access-date=6 July 2021|website=exhange4media}}</ref> the contract-documents from the company noted only the latter [as the producing-entity],<ref>Such as [https://setindia.com/pdf/Kaun-Banega-Crorepati-TnC.pdf this one.]</ref> as has been the case for preceding seasons. Nevertheless, it remained uncredited on-screen. Thereby, making ''[[Kus Bani Koshur Karorpaet]]'' their first-ever credited project.}} Going forward, Studio NEXT will continue to produce new IPs whilst leveraging the existing ones under [[Sony Entertainment]] ownership.
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| == Corporate Social Responsibility ==
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| 'Ek India Happywala' is the call-to-action under which the network guides its contribution towards society. To create change in society, it focuses on 3 impact areas - Environment, Education and Empowerment.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/sony-pictures-networks-india-takes-a-step-towards-change-provides-over-2000000-litres-of-potable-water-to-villages-in|title=Sony Pictures Networks India Takes a Step Towards Change - Provides over 20,00,000 litres of Potable Water to Villages in Maharashtra|date=2019-06-03|website=Indian Television Dot Com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref>
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| The network associates itself with several NGOs such as Krida Vikas Sanstha,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswireindia.com/the-spn-national-inclusion-cup-2019-a-csr-initiative-of-sony-pictures-networks-india-61992.html|title=The SPN National Inclusion Cup 2019 a CSR Initiative of Sony Pictures Networks India|website=www.businesswireindia.com|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra (CABM)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sonypicturesnetworks.com/news-details/0/348/sony-pictures-networks-associates-with-the-cricket-association-for-the-blind-of-maharashtra-for-the-state-level-cricket-tournament|title=Sony Pictures Networks associates with the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra for the state level cricket tournament|website=www.sonypicturesnetworks.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-25}}</ref> and ConnectEd Technologies to name a few, and undertakes initiatives such as providing clean drinking water to drought-affected areas in Maharashtra<ref name=":3" /> and supporting upcoming Indian athletes with equipment and training required to compete at international events among a few.
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| == International presence and distribution reach ==
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| SPN reaches out to over 700M viewers across India and is available in 167 countries.<ref name=":0" />
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| ==See also==
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| * [[Sony India]]
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| * [[Sony Pictures Entertainment]]
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| ** [[Sony Pictures Television]]
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| * [[Sony|Sony Group Corporation]]
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