Shailja Kejriwal, Chief Creative Officer, Zee Special Projects, and Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios and Zee Plex, have been chosen as part of the judging panel for the semi-final round of the ‘Drama’ category for the 2020 International Emmy Awards. Recognised as leaders in the entertainment industry, they were placed alongside a diverse panel of outstanding jurors.
“It’s a matter of immense pride to be part of such an esteemed platform,” says Shailja, adding, “The Jury of International Emmy Awards has members who’ve done amazing work globally, and to share the same platform as them is a big honour. I’ve always been an admirer of good content and what we get to see here as judges is a privilege. This will add more perspective to the kind of work we do in the future.”
Shariq adds, “It’s an honour for me to be on the jury of International Emmy Awards as it’s a globally celebrated platform. More so this year when we see some of the most evocative work in story-telling which is not only entertaining but also compelling and thought-provoking. I have always felt that our stories are what connect us as humans and seeing the range of narratives out there is going to widen our vision and help us to achieve greater heights in terms of creating content.”