Nachiket Pantvaidya appointed general manager of Sony Pictures India

Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that Nachiket Pantvaidya has been appointed as general manager of Sony Pictures International Productions (SPIP), India.

“Sanford Panitch and I are looking forward to having Pantvaidya join the Sony Pictures International Productions to lead our local Indian production,” Shebnem Askin, EVP, creative production and head, Sony Pictures International Production, mentioned.

Reportedly, Pantvaidya will oversee local Indian production while working alongside Shony Panjikaran, general manager, head, Sony Pictures Releasing International, India. As he takes up this new assignment, Pantvaidya is believed to continue to perform his duties as CEO, Sony Entertainment Talent Ventures, in parallel.

“I am looking forward to leading and nurturing our creative and business forces to ensure that we serve our movie audiences. I hope to partner with the players in the market, and with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), and optimise SPIP’s strength going ahead,” Pantvaidya said. Financial Express