Arré Studio names Ex-Zee5 VP Raghav Raj Kodesia as head of scripted entertainment

Prior to this, Raghav has held leadership positions at Zee Entertainment and Kwan Entertainment.

Arré, a digital content and media-tech brand that houses Arré Studio, has announced the appointment of Raghav Raj Kodesia as head of scripted entertainment. Kodesia has over 15 years, he brings extensive expertise in content creation, strategy, business planning and talent management. 

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."

Arré's co-founder and chief operating officer, Niyati Merchant, said, "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 previous role as vice president of hindi original content at ZEE5, Raghav was instrumental in leading marquee projects and developing successful franchises, including award-winning shows and films such as Taj, Tripling, Pitchers, State of Siege - Temple Attack, State of Siege – 26/11, Nail Polish and  Black Widows.

Additionally, Raghav has held leadership positions at Zee Entertainment and Kwan Entertainment, where he focused 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.