In this episode, Karthik speaks to Sameer Nair - CEO of Applause entertainment. Sameer is a legend in the entertainment industry, having created some of the most famous shows on Indian Television, including Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) - the Indian version of 'Who wants to be a millionaire'. Sameer talks to Karthik about setting up programming during the formative years of Indian satellite television in the mid-late 90s and also the story behind how KBC was born. They also discuss the story behind the game-changing series that Applause entertainment launched last year - Scam 1992 and the soon-to-be-released animation series based on the legendary Amar Chitra Katha. Sameer also shares his perspective on how entertainment and audience have changed and how the streaming industry will take shape over the next decade.

You can follow Mr. Sameer Nair on:

Instagram: @sameern

Twitter: @nairsameer

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-nair-92295397/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameer.nair.77

You can follow Applause Entertainment on:

Instagram: @applausesocial

Twitter: @ApplauseSocial

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/applausesocial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApplauseSocial

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