Jyoti Deshpande

Producent, Scénárista

President – Jio Studios (Media & Content Business – Reliance Industries Ltd)

Jyoti Deshpande is one of India’s foremost media and entertainment leaders, with over 30 years of experience across content creation, distribution, media strategy, and digital transformation. As President of the Media & Content Business at Reliance Industries Limited, she spearheads the vision and operations of Jio Studios, India’s No.1 content studio and a market leader she built from inception. Her ability to blend creative instincts with business acumen has made her a pioneer in consolidating India’s fragmented content industry, often referred to as the “Jiofication” of Indian entertainment.

Under her leadership, Jio Studios has delivered unprecedented box office success, led by the blockbuster Dhurandhar duology that has grossed over ₹3000 crore ($330 million) worldwide, setting new global benchmarks, securing a place among the top 10 highest-grossing films worldwide in 2026. Jio Studios also holds the rare distinction of producing India’s highest-grossing Hindi films for three consecutive years—Stree 2 (2024), Dhurandhar (2025), and Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026), cementing its leadership in theatrical entertainment.

This sustained momentum extends across a diverse and culturally resonant slate of films, including Laapataa Ladies (India’s official entry to the Oscars 2025), Stree, Article 370, Shaitaan, and Singham Again, among others. In under a decade, Jio Studios has produced over 200 films and web series in multiple Indian languages, with over 60 titles winning more than 500 awards reflecting Jyoti’s commitment to scale, inclusion, and storytelling with cultural impact. Beyond theatrical success, Jyoti has driven Jio Studios’ strong expansion into the digital ecosystem. In 2025 alone, the studio delivered a robust slate of 12 OTT releases across genres, including Mrs., Dhoom Dhaam, Bhagwat, Saali Mohabbat and Baramulla, reinforcing its platform-agnostic content strategy. The acquisition of a majority stake in Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment further strengthens Jio Studios’ global ambitions and its ‘Make in India, Show the World’ vision.

Beyond creative vision, Jyoti brings unique perspectives on navigating media convergence, strategic investments, and digital disruption in emerging markets. As former CEO of Viacom18, she remains the only woman to have led a ‘Big 4’ Indian media company. Her extensive leadership experience spans board roles at Network18, Balaji Telefilms, JioSaavn, and Sikhya Entertainment.

A respected industry voice, Jyoti has also played a pivotal role in policy and advocacy as Chairperson of FICCI Media & Entertainment Committee. A BAFTA member, she consistently features among Fortune India and Business Today’s Most Powerful Women in Business. With her multi-functional experience from nurturing content to global platform partnerships, Jyoti brings a rich, hands-on industry perspective to conversations on leadership, storytelling, media & entertainment value chain, gender and diversity, and the future of media.

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  • Dhurandhar
    Dhurandhar2025
  • Laal Singh Chaddha
    Laal Singh Chaddha2022
  • Bhediya
    Bhediya2022
  • Dunki
    Dunki2023
  • Singham Again
    Singham Again2024
  • Stree 2
    Stree 22024
  • Raja Shivaji
    Raja Shivaji2026
  • Lost Ladies
    Lost Ladies2024
  • Son of Sardaar 2
    Son of Sardaar 22025
  • Maa
    Maa2025
  • Inspector Avinash
    Inspector Avinash2 řady
  • Dhurandhar: The Revenge
    Dhurandhar: The Revenge2026
  • Sky Force
    Sky Force2025
  • Sektor 36
    Sektor 362024
  • The Great Weddings of Munnes
    The Great Weddings of Munnes1 řada
  • Baramulla
    Baramulla2025
  • Bloody Daddy
    Bloody Daddy2023
  • Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas
    Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas2025
  • Baby John
    Baby John2024
  • Article 370
    Article 3702024

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