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We had the most fabulous and artsy day ever with the Aravani Art Project, a Trans-women and cis-women-led art collective that aims to create consciousness and well-being through art! 🏳️⚧️✨ Trans women artists and our team of creative wizards came together to paint the town (well, the canvases) every colour of the rainbow! 🎉🎨 Check out these masterpieces and the pure joy we splashed all around! 🖼️💖 🌈 #PRIDE365 #AravaniArtProject #InclusiveArt #ArtForAll #DisneyStar #LifeAtDisneyStar

🏏 Five Titles in Three Months? Disney Star Cricket Team Did THAT! 🌟 What a season! The Disney-Star cricket team turned dreams into reality, and the impossible became “I’m possible” with a masterclass 2023-24 season that will be remembered forever. 💪✨ World Cup engagements tested their mettle, but the team's resilience shone through, resulting in unstoppable momentum and five epic titles! 🎯 #AthletixTrophy #APLStarsSeason14 #APLMastersSeason14 #AgencyPremierLeagueSeason16 #DreamzCorporateTrophySeason27 #DisneyStarCricket #ChampionTeam #Unstoppable

At the 42nd MADDYS 2024 Awards, Disney Star is shining bright with 27 metals! 🏆 Leading the charge are Star Vijay, Star Maa, and Disney+ Hotstar! 🌟 #Maddys2024 #WinnersAtMaddys2024

Meet Prashant Khanna, who works in sports production at Disney Star. His role blends field operations, sports production, design, studio management, and R&D through STAR Labs. Prashant's career at Disney Star spans two significant periods. He first joined from 2002 to 2007, starting as a contractual employee fetching and delivering fan mail for shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. It might sound surprising, but Prashant eagerly awaited each new episode, as it made crafting the perfect fan responses easier. Upon his return in 2017, Prashant found himself in a larger organization. Despite the changes, the core values of innovation and pushing boundaries remained. In 2020, Prashant and his team tackled the monumental task of bringing IPL back on air amid COVID-19. With global sports halted, they committed fully and passionately. Prashant was instrumental in creating COVID guidelines and biosecure bubbles, ensuring safety in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Mumbai. Seeing the first ball go on-air and hearing the fans' messages about IPL lifting their spirits was hugely gratifying. For Prashant, balancing life and work is crucial. His team produces everything in-house, which means long hours and sometimes weekends at the office. But his family understands his passion. Evening games allow Prashant to spend mornings with his son, and no games mean a possible day off. He manages his schedule like his own domain, finding structure in chaos. Reflecting on his journey, Prashant emphasizes the importance of keeping your eyes and ears open and working hard. Dedication and sincerity bring good things your way. He also finds the organization's support for maternity and paternity leave phenomenal. With a 100-year history, he believes the organization offers invaluable learning experiences. #LifeAtDisneyStar

The pursuit of solving an elusive and existential marketer question around relative effectiveness of Linear TV & Digital platforms found its answer in Disney Star’ unique collaboration with Beatgrid. Multiple measurement studies using Beatgrid’s cutting-edge Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) technology and single source panel has illustrated the impact of ad exposure on Linear & Digital Video platforms on brand’s mind measures. This deterministic and high-quality measurement offers rich insights to CMOs and will enable a more informed decision-making towards achieving their goal of higher ROAS.   Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey together!    #DisneyStar #Beatgrid #Partnership #AdEfficacy #Marketing #PR #Entertainment

Ever dreamt of blending creativity with Disney magic every single day? Here's what our management trainees have to say: "At Disney Star, we create purpose. Motivation flows naturally, and our culture drives itself!" - Kanishka Agarwal "My internship at Disney Star gave me clarity. The welcoming culture constantly reminds me that joining this organisation was a brilliant decision." - Lipsa Mohanty "Entertainment has always connected me to others. Joining a team that creates incredible narratives sparked my passion for a career at Disney Star." - Subreeta Sood "A colleague's advice to stay curious and open-minded fuels innovation. This mindset leads to amazing breakthroughs at Disney Star." - Yashasvi Jajodia "I see a long-term career at Disney Star! The company's dedication to storytelling and its inclusive culture perfectly match my career goals." - Piyush Singhania #LifeAtDisneyStar #IAmPartOfTheStory #DreamJob #EmployeeStories

This #PrideMonth, we explore identity and #allyship, highlighting real-world changes through #WordsOfPride. This story is about Shaileyi and Lauren, a couple who powered their way through the complexities of communication and acceptance within their families. Learn the language of #inclusivity at www.wordsofpride.com #HappyPrideMonth #LGBTQIA #LoveIsLove Shaileyi (she/her) (Writer, Editor - Communications & Marketing) Lauren (they/them) (Drama educator, Actor, Performer) “The rules of language dictate that you have to define yourself to be able to converse with someone,” Shaileyi begins. Shaileyi (she/her) works as a writer and editor. At 18, Shaileyi grappled with articulating queerness in Bengali. Even though her grandmother hinted that she could confide in her about any ‘special friends,’ Shaileyi felt tongue-tied. “Without the right words, I couldn't have had that conversation." A pivotal moment of allyship came from her partner Lauren, who is genderfluid and uses they/them pronouns. “For my mother, it was just a phase, something she would rather deny — that I'm not straight.” Battling her fears, Shaileyi has created a safe space within her family. “I’ve come out to my mother bit by bit, and this wouldn’t be possible without Lauren’s support.” Lauren uses the phrase ‘both and more’ to describe their gender, a perspective Shaileyi finds enlightening. She often switches to English to explain, and her mother is slowly learning. Lauren, a drama educator, actor and drag king, challenges societal norms by advocating for LGBTQIA++ visibility through their art. “I’ve struggled to find words that fit me throughout my life. It’s because of the fluid nature of my sexuality and the limitations of language,” Lauren explains. Words like ‘androgynous’ offer some comfort, but the binary structure persists. “I’m still looking for words that don’t define me by what I am not,” Lauren says. Reflecting on initiatives like ‘Words of Pride,’ Lauren is excited about the unbiased representation of the queer community. “We've learned that there are different shades of queerness and I think that itself is beautiful, that we are all living normal, happy lives,” Shaileyi emphasises the importance of community. “It’s vital to know we’re not alone,” she says. “You can’t overstate how significant a sense of belonging can be, especially to a queer person.” Written by: @picturedekhe Photographer & Grade: @rushabose

Just another day at the office: we made room for new emotions from #InsideOut2! 🎉😅✨ #LifeAtDisneyStar #DisneyMagic #Pixar

Ever wondered what it's like to have Mickey Mouse as your coworker? Here's what our management trainees have to say: "At Disney Star, our office is filled with iconic movie props, and yes, how many can really say they have watched Disney movies at Disney?" - Amruta Bharsakle "Working at Disney Star is like stepping into a magical world daily. It's not just a job; it's an adventure. We bring characters to life and craft captivating stories in a creative, buzzing atmosphere." - Sukanya Banerjee "Teamwork and collaboration are paramount at Disney Star. One memorable moment was when the sports division assisted me, an intern, with a survey, showcasing our ethos of mutual support." - Rahul Xavier "Transitioning from admiring shows to collaborating on them daily is unforgettable. Knowing my work impacts millions is humbling and exhilarating." - Tarun Yadav "The people at Disney Star are like a constellation of talent. Together, we create experiences that bring joy to millions. It's more than just a job; it's a community" - Chinmay #LifeAtDisneyStar #IAmPartOfTheStory #DreamJob #EmployeeStories

This #PrideMonth, we will delve into the stories of identity and allyship, highlighting the real-world changes ignited by the language with #WordsOfPride. This is the story of Karthik who reflects on expressing gender and sexuality in multiple languages Know more about the language of allyship and inclusivity at www.wordsofpride.com #HappyPrideMonth #LGBTQIA #LoveIsLove #Allyship Karthik Damarsetti (they/them) Senior Consultant with a software company. "When I told my mom that I’m gay, she understood what it meant,” Karthik shared. “But I couldn’t explain my non-binary identity to anyone in my native tongue.” Living with spastic diplegia in a multicultural household fluent in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu, Karthik finds traditional gender politics exclusionary. They still couldn't find the words to capture their queerness. The lack of vocabulary became even more apparent during the 2018 judgement decriminalising Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. "Watching the news with my family, I realised I couldn't explain the different identities within the LGBTQIA+ community. The words just didn't exist in our everyday language." Tamil words for transgender people like Thirunar or Thirunangai are common, but Karthik notes, “If I were to shift to another language, that’s when it would all fall apart.” In Telugu, the challenge is even greater. The word ‘queer' in Tamil and Telugu hasn't been defined, often borrowed from English, making it hard to explain to their family what it even entails. Karthik's self-awareness deepened during their master's studies in the US, but language struggles continued at home. The lack of representation in regional media reinforced harmful stereotypes and hindered meaningful discourse. In their 30s now, Karthik works in Hyderabad as a senior developer with a leading software consultancy firm. “We need more gender-neutral words in our languages, so people can use them without fear of being outed. It’s about reclaiming our identities without borrowing from non-Indian terms.” Initiatives like Words of Pride highlight the importance of community-driven language. “Only we know what to call ourselves. Words are powerful, and we need to build the language we need as a community.” Written by: Virender Singh Photographer: Rishitha Devi