Raghav Raj Kodesia has been Named Head of Scripted Entertainment at Arre Studio

Arré, a prominent digital content and media-tech brand that includes Arré Studio, has announced the appointment of Raghav Raj Kodesia as Head of Scripted Entertainment. With over 15 years of experience in content creation, strategy, business planning, and talent management, Kodesia's appointment is set to enhance Arré Studio's storytelling capabilities. His role ranges with Arré's vision of developing a modern media brand that connects with audiences through OTT platforms, films, social media, podcasts, and more.

Commenting on Raghav's appointment, Namit Sharma, CEO, Arré Studio says, "We are thrilled to welcome Raghav to Arré. As we continue our work of creating a home for the best stories, ideas and talent, Raghav’s understanding of the Indian audience and his proven track record of delivering successful content make him a strong asset.  Raghav's holistic experience in the media and entertainment business and his strong people skills will be a definite advantage to the scripted entertainment vertical at Arré Studio.  

Niyati Merchant, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Arré, echoed this optimism, saying "I am very excited to have a seasoned media professional like Raghav join our growing team as we scale our content offerings at Arré Studio. Raghav’s approach and experience will be valuable in building the scripted entertainment vertical and putting together ace teams for our upcoming slate of content”.

In his prior role as Vice President of Hindi Original Content at ZEE5, Raghav played a key role in spearheading major projects and creating successful franchises, including acclaimed shows and films such as Taj, Tripling, Pitchers, State of Siege - Temple Attack, State of Siege – 26/11, Nail Polish, and Black Widows. His proven ability to craft compelling narratives and build successful franchises will be crucial in shaping Arré Studio’s content strategy. Additionally, Raghav has held leadership roles at Zee Entertainment and Kwan Entertainment, where he concentrated on talent management, sports, and celebrity-led brand partnerships.

“Arré's vision for innovative storytelling resonates deeply with my passion for crafting compelling stories. I am eager to join this talented team and look forward to pushing the boundaries of content in the digital media landscape. Together, we will work towards Arré's goal of delivering outstanding entertainment to audiences”, said Raghav Raj Kodesia.