Namesh Dubey has joined ZEE5 as Head of Original Content, Hindi
CE DESK 
Namesh Dubey has joined ZEE5 as Head of Original Content, Hindi. He brings experience in original programming, content strategy, commissioning and production across television, OTT and branded entertainment.
Before joining ZEE5, Dubey worked at Sony Pictures Networks India as Creative – Content & Strategy from March 2023. His responsibilities included developing content ideas and shaping programming strategy for the network.
Earlier, Dubey spent more than four years at MX Player as Commissioning Editor, working on original content for the platform. His role involved developing, commissioning and executing shows for the OTT service.
Dubey’s earlier career includes a stint as Head of Content at Essel Vision Productions, where he led programming across general entertainment formats, events, web shows, lifestyle and food programming, branded content and AFPs.
He also spent nearly six years at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, working as AVP – Programming and Group Head. His work covered non-fiction programming, original intellectual property, consumer insights, content planning, events and the revamp of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
Dubey’s television production background includes roles at Fremantle India, Miditech, UTV, Colosceum Media, BBC Worldwide and Big Synergy. He worked on shows including Indian Idol, Survivor India, MasterChef India, Dus Ka Dum, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2.
