MUMBAI: Marathi news channel Maharashtra One has roped in Abhay Ojha as chief business officer. 

According to a source close to the development, Ojha will oversee the distribution of the channel. 

"His vast experience is widely important for the organisation. He will also play a vital role in the planning and execution of the marketing strategy drawn for the channel," the source adds.

Maharashtra One owned by Fearless Media has Nikhil Waghle as the editorial face of the channel. "Besides Waghle, the network has roped in many other fearless journalists to strengthen the team and a good number of them have been recognised by the Ramnath Goenka awards. The company's motto is simple To stay fearless." 

Fearless Media is not only restricting itself to one news channel. The network aspires to emerge as the front runner in the regional space. "Plans are afoot to launch a Marathi movie channel too sometime soon," informed the source.

Ojha was previously associated with Star CJ Alive, which was later rebranded as Shop CJ as vice president & head, new business initiatives & special projects. He played a vital role in the setting up of the channel's India operation. Prior to that he worked with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd as senior manager.