Rabindra Narayan, widely hailed as the Father of Punjabi Satellite Television, has officially stepped down from his role as President and Managing Director of PTC Network. After nearly two decades at the helm of India’s leading Punjabi media house, Narayan is now set to launch a new global media conglomerate that will redefine the way Punjabi content is created, distributed, and consumed across the world.
In a heartfelt statement, Narayan said:
“PTC was never just a job—it was a mission. Together with an extraordinary team, we built a network of six channels, launched many global firsts, and gave Punjabi voices a global platform. Today, I take that mission forward into a new era. The next chapter is about scale, innovation, and global reach.”
Over the last three decades, Rabindra Narayan has been the driving force behind the transformation of Punjabi-language television. Under his leadership, PTC Network became the most-watched Punjabi television network, broadcasting Gurbani from the Golden Temple, delivering trusted news, and producing top-tier entertainment and talent shows across India, North America, and beyond.
His new venture—details of which will be revealed in the coming weeks—promises to be a cross-platform global media powerhouse with a strong foundation in Punjabi values, powered by cutting-edge technology and AI-driven content creation. It will span television, OTT, digital platforms, events, and film production.
Industry insiders expect the move to shake up the Punjabi media landscape, bringing together talent, investment, and innovation on a global scale.
Narayan added:
“The love of viewers, the support of colleagues, and the trust of the Punjabi community worldwide gave me the title of ‘Father of Punjabi Television.’ That love is now the fuel driving this new global dream.”
About Rabindra Narayan
Rabindra Narayan pioneered Punjabi satellite television by launching Punjabi World, the world’s first Punjabi satellite channel, in 1998. In 2008, he founded PTC Network, which has since grown into a six-channel empire. Known for his vision, storytelling, and deep commitment to Punjabi culture, Narayan has been at the forefront of multiple firsts in Indian television, including AI-generated content, live Gurbani telecasts, and diaspora-focused programming.
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Who is Rabindra Narayan?
Rabindra Narayan is a cornerstone figure in Indian regional media, particularly in the Punjabi television and entertainment ecosystem.
• Pioneer of Punjabi Satellite TV:
Rabindra Narayan is widely credited with launching the first-ever Punjabi satellite television channel, Punjabi World, back in 1998. Since then, he’s led the creation and growth of ETC Channel Punjabi and then PTC Network, turning PTC into the world’s largest Punjabi television network, with multiple successful channels including PTC Punjabi, PTC News, PTC Chak De, PTC Simran, and more.
• Track Record of Hits:
Under his leadership, PTC has delivered some of the most iconic Punjabi television shows, music videos, and talent hunt formats like PTC Voice of Punjab and PTC Mr. Punjab, Dance Punjabi Dance, Punjabi Film and Music Awards which became cultural mainstays.
He also produced Baghi Di Dhee, which won the National Award for Best Punjabi Feature Film in 2022—cementing his credibility in cinematic storytelling.
• Multifaceted Media Expertise:
Narayan’s strength lies not just in programming but in building full-scale media infrastructure. He has led:
o World’s first Punjabi multi-media sound-n-light show, Aazadi De Taraaney in 1997
o TV channel launches (linear and digital)
o Film production (with quality and scale)
o A short-feature film a week for two years (total 125 original Punjabi films)
o Music label operations – PTC Records
o Large-format events and awards
o OTT content development – PTC PLAY
o International distribution (especially in North America)
o First worldwide Live Virtual Reality telecast daily from a fixed place since 2019.
• Cultural Connect & Global Vision:
He brings a rare mix of grassroots cultural intuition (deep knowledge of Punjabi audiences) and global media acumen. He knows what works on cable in Ludhiana and what gets attention on Sling in New Jersey.
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