MUMBAI (Feb 25, 2026) — Saugata Mukherjee, the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Head of Content for SonyLIV, has stepped down from his role. He is expected to continue in his current capacity until March 15, 2026.
A Look Back at His Tenure
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The SonyLIV Era: Mukherjee led the content strategy for Sony’s digital business for nearly four years. He was instrumental in scaling the platform’s original library with “cerebral” and critically acclaimed hits like Scam 1992, Rocket Boys, and Maharani.
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Regional Expansion: Under his leadership, SonyLIV made a significant push into non-Hindi markets, launching successful titles in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam to capture a pan-India audience.
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Industry Veteran: Before joining SonyLIV, Mukherjee held high-profile roles as the Head of Content (India) for HBO Max at Warner Bros. Discovery and previously worked with Disney+ Hotstar and the Star TV Network.
Professional Legacy
Mukherjee is widely credited with positioning SonyLIV as a premium storytelling destination that prioritizes high-quality, writer-driven narratives over purely commercial “mass” content. His departure marks the end of a transformative chapter for the platform’s digital originals.
What’s Next?
While Mukherjee has not officially announced his next destination, industry speculation is high regarding his move to another major streaming player or a possible venture into independent production. SonyLIV has yet to name a successor for the Head of Content position.
