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BBC Studios Exiting Indian Production Business & Signs Banijay Asia Deal
BBC Studios has confirmed its exit from India's TV production market, and instead signed a deal with Banijay Asia.
It will see Banijay Asia gaining access to all of BBC Studios scripted and unscripted formats, including The 1% Club and The Great Bake Off, and looking to place them with India’s broadcasters and streamers. “I would also like to pay tribute to the BBC Studios team in Mumbai for all the incredible content they have developed and produced over the years, with our very first episode of Jhalak Dikhla Ja in 2006.” “BBC Studios has an incredible catalogue of iconic formats and, as its exclusive partner in India, we will bring these powerful stories to Indian viewers with our unique approach to storytelling,” said Banijay Asia founder and CEO Deepak Dhar.
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