Tarun Katial is one of India’s most respected media entrepreneurs and content strategists, credited with shaping the landscape of television broadcasting, OTT streaming, and digital storytelling over the last two decades. As the former CEO of ZEE5 and the creative force behind BIG FM and Star India’s programming boom, Tarun has consistently stayed at the forefront of India’s entertainment evolution. He played a pivotal role in launching blockbuster shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Bigg Boss, and several genre-defining fiction and reality formats. Under his leadership, ZEE5 became one of India’s largest OTT platforms, driving original content and multilingual storytelling at scale. Tarun is also the founder of Eve World, a Web3-based social platform focused on women empowerment and safer digital expression. As a startup mentor, investor, and strategic advisor, he now supports purpose-driven ventures in media-tech, wellness, and education. With a rare blend of creative intuition and business acumen, Tarun Katial continues to drive India’s content ecosystem forward-bridging traditional entertainment, new-age tech, and inclusive narratives.