W. Hansraj Saxena is the CEO of the News J Channel.[1] He is the former Deputy Managing Director of Sun Pictures, an Indian film distribution and production company, subsidiary of Sun Group and a division of Sun TV Network.
W.Hansraj Saxena | |
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 W Hansraj Saxena during Enthiran Audio launch | |
| Born | Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Loyola College |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, Former Deputy Managing Director of Sun Pictures |
| Years active | 1993 –present |
| Known for | Management of Media and Entertainment |
Early life
editHansraj Saxena holds a bachelor's degree in physics from Loyola College, Chennai. When he joined Sun Group, he was employed as a manager of Kungumam magazine.
Sun TV Network
editHe joined worked in Sun TV Network and their flagship channel, Sun TV. His responsibilities include the production of all in-house programming, overall channel development, brand positioning, promotional activities, content management, market and competitor research and strategic planning. He also became a key person and Deputy Managing Director of Sun Pictures and was responsible for acquiring film distribution rights.[2]
Sun Pictures
editHe headed Sun Pictures is a film distribution and production studio unit of Chennai based Sun Network owned by Kalanidhi Maran started producing the TV film and distributing low-budget Tamil-language films, Kadhalil Vizhunthen being the first. Later, it went on to become one of the most powerful production, distribution houses in Tamil Cinema.
Sax Pictures
editHe started his own film production banner Sax Pictures in 2012 after quitting Sun Tv.[3]
News J
editIn 2018, He became the CEO of the newly launched News J Channel.[1]
Filmography
editHe Handled the following projects in Sun Pictures.
Produced by Sun Pictures
edit| Year | Film | Director | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Enthiran | Shankar | Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Danny Denzongpa | Won, Edison Award for Best Film Won, Vijay Award for Favourite Film Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Film - Tamil |
Distributed by Sun Pictures
editSax Pictures
editHansraj Saxena was back to the industry with his new banner Sax Pictures. He is Producing and distributing Movies with his new banner.
Distribution
edit| Year | Film | Director | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chaarulatha | Ponkumaran | Priyamani, Skanda |
Production
edit| Year | Film | Director | Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Shivani | Sai Gokul | Chandru, Kavya Shetty |
References
edit- ^ a b Jesudasan, Dennis S. (12 September 2018). "'News J won't be a party mouthpiece'". the hindu. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Markets data - stock market, bond, equity, commodity prices - FT.com". markets.ft.com.
- ^ Vijayakumar, Sanjay; Kandavel, Sangeetha (6 October 2012). "Will Hansraj Saxena's Sax Pictures' be a success". The Economic Times.