12+ years of experience in content creation across Television, Music, and OTT platforms, with a strong foundation in both creative and operational domains.
Proven track record of working with global MNCs and leading Indian media organizations, including Nielsen, 9X Media, What's On India TV Guide, and ETV Bangla (now Colors Bangla, Viacom18).
Expertise in: Music programming & curation
Television content strategy & production
Metadata management & Fraud Prevention
Content operations
Project management
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Editor (Music)
Nielsen
12.2021 - 12.2021
Worked on refining, enriching and updating the Indian music genres and artist metadata base.
Senior Editor (Music)
Nielsen
07.2017 - 08.2021
Curated music content filled with artist profiles, eras, moods, styles, situations and to orient the automated table of content to standardized Indian music metadata standards.
Introduced refined sub-genres within broader categories to better cater to the Indian music market, enriching the artist repertoire across Film, Indi Pop, Devotional, Punjabi Pop, Hip Hop, and Regional music..
Worked with data science, engineering, and rights management teams on reporting tools that flagged high-risk artists, tracks, or distributors in real time.
Monitored music streaming data to indicate potential fraudulent activity, including duplication of music content and manipulation of charts or royalties for various Indian music labels.
Contributed creative concepts for festivals, events, and trending themes while staying updated with the latest music releases in the market.
Assistant Professor of Mass Media
SNDT Women's University
07.2014 - 08.2015
Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
Organised and implemented annual college programmes to create diverse and all round development of the students' academic curriculum.
Music Manager
9X Jalwa
01.2012 - 06.2013
Supervised the pre-production and post-production of both short format and long format programmes like Antakshari, Mini Recharge, Jalwa Jubilee Hits, etc.
Have created a bank of 4000+ Bollywood songs and created daily playlists for the music channel
Was an Essential part of the OAP team which created promos, graphic plates, bugs, other promotional strategies for programmes
Coordinated with the digital team to promote new programmes, special musical days, promos, contests, etc.
Senior Executive Producer
What's On India
01.2010 - 01.2012
Led concept development and oversaw scripting, production, and post-production for flagship shows such as What’s on Bollywood and What's on the Sets.
Directed acquisition and curation of Bollywood music playlists, aligning selections with mood, audience insights, and key occasions.
Managed programming schedules for promos, theatricals, and new Bollywood releases to optimize broadcast impact.
Partnered in strategic decision-making to refine FPC based on TVR analytics, driving enhanced viewer engagement and reach.
Programme Executive
ETV Bangla (Now Colors Bangla of VIACOM)
12.2005 - 04.2009
Served as Executive Producer for Pantaloons Femina Miss India East 2009 (ETV Bangla), overseeing format, scripting, and execution. Also co-led Fatafati Filmy Fight, a talent hunt reality show that launched two new actors into Tollywood.
Collaborated on the concept, planning, and execution of non-fiction shows like Gane Mor Indradhanu (musical talent hunt) and Prathama (contest celebrating inspiring women of West Bengal).
As a Bengali-language channel, ETV Bangla dedicates nearly four months to special Durga Puja programming. In 2007 and 2008, I served as the coordinator and supervising producer for a range of festive shows—both pre-recorded and LIVE—including Pujor Caravan, Sholoana Bangalianar Pujo, Pujor Barometer, Shubho Bijoya, and more
Education
Master of Arts -Mass Communication & Media Studies - Mass Communication
Tezpur University
Assam
06.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Cotton University
Assam
06.2001 - 06.2003
Timeline
Senior Editor (Music)
Nielsen
12.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Editor (Music)
Nielsen
07.2017 - 08.2021
Assistant Professor of Mass Media
SNDT Women's University
07.2014 - 08.2015
Music Manager
9X Jalwa
01.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Executive Producer
What's On India
01.2010 - 01.2012
Programme Executive
ETV Bangla (Now Colors Bangla of VIACOM)
12.2005 - 04.2009
Master of Arts -Mass Communication & Media Studies - Mass Communication
Tezpur University
06.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature