MUMBAI:  JioStar network has expanded  Gujarati language business head  Vipul Nagar’s role to include Star Bharat programming, starting earlier this month. Earlier in November 2024, Vipul had transitioned from Viacom18 Media  where he was heading content for Colors Rishtey to Jiostar where he was given the responsibility of the Gujarati language business.

Prior to Viacom18 Media, Vipul spent nearly 15 years at Radio Mirchi which he finally quit as senior vice-president & national creative director (brand solutions) in September 2021.

Nagar's career highlights include working as AVP & cluster programming head, Gujarat at Mirchi, where he handled programming of four Gujarat stations. He also served as AVP & station director in the Varanasi area, India, and cluster programming head at Lucknow, Kanpur, and Varanasi.

In his current role, Nagar will oversee programming for Star Bharat and business development for the Colors Gujarat Cluster at JioStar Network. His appointment is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills, creative vision, and industry expertise.

Nagar holds a post graduate diploma in digital marketing from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, and a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, Jaunpur.