MUMBAI: Umesh Kumawat, who was the senior editor at ABP News, has started his new innings at TV9 Marathi as the managing editor. Umesh, who has been working for ABP News for 14 years, has earlier done stints with Zee News and Aajtak.

Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Kumawat said, "We have changed the format of TV9 Marathi; senior journalist Nilesh Khare' will now host shows such as  ‘Baatmi Maagchi Baatmi’ and ‘Sadetod with Nikhil Wagle.’ Nilesh Khare is the TV9 Marathi executive editor, host and anchor.

TV9 Marathi has also introduced other news formats in prime time slots -- 'Maharashtra Uttar Haway', 'Aaple Shahar,' 'Divasbharachya Baatmya' and 'Mumbai 24x7.'

Kumavat declined to offer comment on the general fall in news viewership across channels. "No comment" was his crisp reply to a question on hiring of more people.

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