{
  "id": 9117323,
  "title": "Anu Sikka Takes New Creative Role, Joins Jio Studios As Head Of Animation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/anu-sikka-takes-new-creative-role-joins-jio-studios-as-head-of",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T08:26:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/anu-sikka-takes-new-creative-role-joins-jio-studios-as-head-of-animation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Anu Sikka, a seasoned media executive, has assumed a new creative role as Head of Animation at Jio Studios, per an exchange4media report citing sources familiar with the development. Sikka's appointment marks a departure from her position as Executive Vice President and Business Head – Kids Entertainment and Infotainment at JioStar. Her 20-year career with Viacom18, which merged with Viacom18 as part of the Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Company's media ventures in India, will be the foundation for her new responsibilities. As Head of Animation at Jio Studios, Sikka is poised to leverage her extensive experience in animation, children's entertainment, content creation, and intellectual property development. While the company has yet to officially outline her specific duties, her track record in children's programming development speaks volumes. Sikka's tenure at Viacom18 included the creation of over 650 hours of locally produced original programming, as well as the acquisition and localization of international properties such as Ninja Hattori, Oggy and the Cockroaches, and Doraemon. Her leadership helped establish Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards as an annual network property in India. Before her current position, Sikka worked in various roles across media, including current affairs programming, television journalism, and digital media, with a consistent focus on children's content and programming.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Veteran media executive Anu Sikka has joined Jio Studios as Head of Animation, marking her next professional move after leaving JioStar, according to an exchange4media report citing sources close to the development. Sikka recently stepped down as Executive Vice President and Business Head – Kids Entertainment and Infotainment at JioStar. Her departure concluded an association of more than…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}