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Essel Group Marks 100 Years with Mumbai Celebration
Essel Group, a big Indian media company, turned 100 years old on August 1, 2026.
They held a big party in Mumbai with famous actors and TV stars.
The chairman, Dr. Subhash Chandra, thanked everyone and talked about the company’s history.
The host was actor Aparshakti Khurana.
The event celebrated how Essel Group started India’s first private TV channel, Zee TV, in 1992 and grew into a huge entertainment network.
Essel Group celebrated its centenary on August 1, 2026, in Mumbai.
The event was hosted by actor Aparshakti Khurana and attended by many Bollywood and TV stars.
Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra thanked participants and reflected on the company’s history.
Celebrities such as Rakesh Bedi, Shaan, Ravi Dubey, Arjun Bijlani, and others performed and paid tribute.
The celebration highlighted Essel Group’s role in launching India’s first private satellite TV channel, Zee TV, in 1992.
- Who
- Essel Group, Dr. Subhash Chandra, Aparshakti Khurana, and numerous Bollywood and TV stars
- What
- Celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- When
- August 1, 2026
- Why
- To commemorate a century of innovation, growth, and influence in India’s media and entertainment industry
Key facts
- Event Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Organizer
- Aparshakti Khurana
- Chairman
- Dr. Subhash Chandra
- Company
- Essel Group
- Milestone
- 100th anniversary
Quotes
Rakesh Bedi
Actor and former Zee TV performer
“I worked on television shows with Zee during the early years of my career, and those experiences remain very special to me. Being part of this centenary celebration makes me nostalgic. Looking back at how the network has grown over the years while continuing to entertain generations of audiences makes this occasion even more meaningful. I'm delighted to be a part of this historic celebration.”
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