Planet Marathi OTT has announced the appointment of filmmaker Abhijit Panse as director of content. As per the company Panse in his new role will spearhead content identification, curation and acquisition for the platform.
Additionally, Panse will also oversee a dedicated team tasked with pitching, producing, researching and developing creative content. With a focus on establishing strategic direction and advancing long-term content objectives, he brings his experience and creative vision to Planet Marathi OTT.
Talking about the appointment, Akshay Bardapurkar, founder, Planet Marathi OTT, said, “We have had a fabulous working relationship with Abhijit Panse. He has a keen creative eye and the right aptitude to lead Planet Marathi OTT’s content journey. We are thrilled to have in on board and welcome him officially as a part of our family.”
Panse boasts a versatile portfolio encompassing directorial, writing, producing and acting credits. Renowned for his contributions to films such as “RaanBaazaar” (2022), “Rege” (2014) and “Thackeray” (2019), his multifaceted talents have earned him widespread acclaim within the industry.
“I have worked closely with Planet Marathi OTT for various projects and I am impressed by the sheer veracity of the team to change the game for Marathi content on the digital space. With me coming on board, I am excited to play a pivotal role in the content strategy and give more gems the right kind of push and a platform to showcase their brilliance,” Panse added.