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Prem Menon
Prem Menon
Born	July 28, 1952; Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Occupation	Media Personality
Spouse	Usha
Children	Arjun Menon

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Prem Menon (born July 28, 1952) is a prominent media personality, businessman and philanthropist based in Chennai. Prem was the co-founder and Vice President of India’s first regional television channel Asianet in 1992^[1]. He also served as the Business Head of Zee Entertainment Enterprises and Zee News and was responsible for the success of Zee’s regional television channel Zee Tamizh. Prem is currently the Managing Director and heads several companies including the Global United Media Company Pvt Ltd^[2]. Prem has also appeared in several television commercials and has appeared in cameo roles in several feature films.

Early life

Prem was born in Chennai and went to school at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School. He later graduated from the Madras Christian College in Political Science. Through college, he was always inclined towards dramatics, theatre and was keen in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Prem was also the cultural secretary at MCC. After graduation, Prem worked for several organizations including Hindustan Level Pvt Ltd, Wockhardt Pvt Ltd and Zubair Automotive in Oman. After working in Oman for over three years, Prem returned to India in 1986, and went on to setup PC India - one of the first computer hardware dealership firms in the country, along with his friends from college. A few years later, Prem decided to pursue his dream, and quit PC India to set up the Malayalam Entertainment channel Asianet along with his college friend Sashi Kumar. Prem is closely associated with the St Bede's and MCC alumni association.

Career & Media

Prem Menon joined Asianet as Vice President and was responsible for the channels success. Some of Prem’s super hit concepts included programs like Sthree, Comicola, Munshi, and the prestigious Asianet Film Awards. After leaving Asianet in 2001, Prem had a stint at several organizations including positions like Vice President - Zee Network and President - Malar Network^[3]^[4]. Prem rejoined Zee Network as Business Head of Zee Tamil and Zee News in 2009 and was instrumental in building the Zee brand in south India. Some of the hit series that were telecast during his tenure included Solvathellam Unmai, and Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge. In 2013, Prem left Zee Network to end his long career in the Indian television industry and joined the Synergy Group as Managing Director. One of the key companies spearheaded by Prem in the organization is Global United Media, a company whose core engagements are Film Production, Acquisition and Distribution ^[5]^[6]^[7].

Filmography

As Distributor

Year	Title	Language	Notes
2015	I	Tamil and Malayalam	Kerala Distribution
2015	Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka	Tamil	Worldwide Distribution
2015	Baahubali	Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam	Kerala Distribution

As Producer

Year	Title	Language
2015	Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi	Malayalam

Personal Life

Prem is married to Usha and they have one son, singer Arjun Menon

Philanthropy

References

[1] ttp://www.sify.com/finance/prem-kumar-menon-is-ceo-of-real-estate-tv-news-real-estate-jegr8Rcgggcsi.html

[2] ttp://www.tvnews4u.com/movers-shakers/synergy-group-ropes-in-prem-menon-to-venture-into-indian-entertainment-industry-floats-global-united-media

[3] ttp://www.sify.com/finance/prem-kumar-menon-is-ceo-of-real-estate-tv-news-real-estate-jegr8Rcgggcsi.html

[4] ttp://www.afaqs.com/news/story/8013_New-24-hour-Tamil-news-channel-in-the-pipeline

[5] ttp://commonmannews.in/main/prem-menon-acquires-aadhi-movie-theatrical-rights-for-huge-price/

[6] ttp://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/lord-livingstone-7000-kandi-first-look-poster-is-out-181132.html

[7] ttp://bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/regional-filmy-buzz/vikram-s-film-i-sells-high/15737

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 ==Career & Media==
-Prem Menon joined Asianet as Vice President and was responsible for the channels success. Some of Prem’s super hit concepts included programs like Sthree, Comicola, Munshi, and the prestigious Asianet Film Awards. After leaving Asianet in 2001, Prem had a stint at several organizations including positions like Vice President - Zee Network and President - Malar Network<ref>http://www.sify.com/finance/prem-kumar-menon-is-ceo-of-real-estate-tv-news-real-estate-jegr8Rcgggcsi.html</ref><ref>http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/8013_New-24-hour-Tamil-news-channel-in-the-pipeline</ref>. Prem rejoined Zee Network as Business Head of Zee Tamil and Zee News in 2009 and was instrumental in building the Zee brand in south India. Some of the hit series that were telecast during his tenure included Solvathellam Unmai, and Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge. In 2013, Prem left Zee Network to end his long career in the Indian television industry and joined the Synergy Group as Managing Director. One of the key companies spearheaded by Prem in the organization is Global United Media, a company whose core engagements are Film Production, Acquisition and Distribution <ref>http://commonmannews.in/main/prem-menon-acquires-aadhi-movie-theatrical-rights-for-huge-price/</ref><ref>http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/lord-livingstone-7000-kandi-first-look-poster-is-out-181132.html</ref>.
+Prem Menon joined Asianet as Vice President and was responsible for the channels success. Some of Prem’s super hit concepts included programs like Sthree, Comicola, Munshi, and the prestigious Asianet Film Awards. After leaving Asianet in 2001, Prem had a stint at several organizations including positions like Vice President - Zee Network and President - Malar Network<ref>http://www.sify.com/finance/prem-kumar-menon-is-ceo-of-real-estate-tv-news-real-estate-jegr8Rcgggcsi.html</ref><ref>http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/8013_New-24-hour-Tamil-news-channel-in-the-pipeline</ref>. Prem rejoined Zee Network as Business Head of Zee Tamil and Zee News in 2009 and was instrumental in building the Zee brand in south India. Some of the hit series that were telecast during his tenure included Solvathellam Unmai, and Zee Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge. In 2013, Prem left Zee Network to end his long career in the Indian television industry and joined the Synergy Group as Managing Director. One of the key companies spearheaded by Prem in the organization is Global United Media, a company whose core engagements are Film Production, Acquisition and Distribution <ref>http://commonmannews.in/main/prem-menon-acquires-aadhi-movie-theatrical-rights-for-huge-price/</ref><ref>http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/lord-livingstone-7000-kandi-first-look-poster-is-out-181132.html</ref><ref>http://bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/regional-filmy-buzz/vikram-s-film-i-sells-high/15737</ref>.
 ==Filmography==