Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, May 2025 – Atrangii Networks Pvt. Ltd. and Ullu Digital Ltd. have announced the appointment of Kalpan Desai as their new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
An accomplished HR leader with over 18 years of cross-industry experience, Kalpan Desai has consistently driven strategic HR leadership, digital transformation, and organizational performance across top-tier media, banking, and advertising companies in both India and international markets.
Kalpan Desai previously served as Vice President – Human Resources at Sony Pictures Networks, where he played a pivotal role in executing talent strategies that enabled 5X growth for SonyLIV and led the company’s digital transformation journey. His prior experience includes roles at Viacom18, GroupM, and Jana Small Finance Bank, where he was instrumental in aligning HR strategy with business growth, performance culture, and employee engagement.
In his new role as CHRO at Atrangii Networks and Ullu Digital, Kalpan will be responsible for leading the people strategy, leadership development, and performance culture for both companies. His appointment underscores the media groups’ intent to foster a people-first culture, drive operational excellence, and support the next phase of organizational growth.
About Atrangii Networks
Under the leadership of Vibhu Agarwal, Atrangii OTT has rapidly emerged as a premier digital entertainment platform, known for acclaimed originals like Parshuram, Hara Sindoor, Libaas, and Surangaa. With innovative reality shows such as KINK and Ansuni, and gripping crime thrillers like Nithari Crime Report and Chitra Ve, Atrangii has redefined Indian OTT storytelling. Backed by strong partnerships and genre diversification, the platform continues to resonate with millions of viewers, delivering premium, culturally rooted, and impact-driven content.
About Ullu Digital
Founded by Vibhu Agarwal, Ullu is a bold and fast-growing OTT platform that has captivated audiences since its 2019 launch with impactful titles like Halala, Peshawar, Paper, and The Bull Of Dalal Street. Designed to amplify diverse voices and unconventional narratives, Ullu collaborates with top-tier talent to deliver raw, relatable, and multilingual content across genres. With its strong emphasis on creative freedom and audience relevance, Ullu has carved a distinct niche in India’s dynamic streaming ecosystem.
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