Manjit Hans

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Manjit Hans
Occupation

Nationality

Years Active

Known For

Television executive

Indian

17 yrs

Elevating the Punjabi television industry

Manjit Hans is a distinguished television executive known for his substantial influence on the Punjabi television industry. With over 17 years of dedicated service, Hans has been a cornerstone in the development of multiple successful TV channels. He is currently the Senior Vice President at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and serves as the Content Head at Zee Punjabi.[1][2]

Early Life and Education

Manjit Hans pursued his higher education in fine arts in Ukraine. His early fascination with creativity and the arts led him into the field of animation, where he gained essential experience before moving into television.[3]

Career

Recognizing a significant gap in the scale and popularity between regional and national TV channels, Hans set out to elevate Punjabi television to a competitive national level. This vision was realized with the launch of Divya Channel, which garnered international success.

Following this achievement, Hans continued to innovate by launching additional channels such as Josh TV, Pitara, and Zee Punjabi. These channels have collectively enriched the Punjabi television industry. He has collaborated with an array of prominent Punjabi artists, including Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Gippy Grewal, Neeru Bajwa, Ammy Virk, Gurdass Mann, B Praak, Sehnaaz Gill, and many others.

Some of his notable productions include:

  • "Dil Diyaan Gallan" featuring Sonam Bajwa
  • "Yaraan di Number 1 Yaari"
  • "Jazba" featuring Neeru Bajwa
  • "Punjabiyaan di Dadigiri" hosted by cricketer Harbhajan Singh[4]

Recognition and Awards

Manjit Hans has been honored for his outstanding contributions to media and entertainment. He was awarded the Shan-e-Punjab Award by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, in recognition of his exceptional achievements and influence in the industry. Recently, he was awarded a Doctorate with a PhD in Media & Entertainment from Mount Elbert Central University, USA.[5]

Personal Life

Hans is celebrated for his dynamic leadership style and his belief in pushing beyond comfort zones to achieve greatness. This guiding principle has been integral to his professional success and personal growth.[6][7]

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