The Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation (IDMIF), a subsidiary of the Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF), has appointed Kevin Vaz as its new President. The decision was made at the IDMIF Board of Directors meeting held on 30 July 2025.
Kevin Vaz, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer – Entertainment, JioStar, succeeds K. Madhavan. Vaz has nearly three decades of experience in the media and entertainment sector.
Speaking on his appointment, Kevin Vaz said, "I am honoured to take on this responsibility and build upon the strong foundation laid by Mr. Madhavan. As we move into 2025–26, my focus will be on fostering fair competition, innovation and sustainable growth across India’s digital media landscape. Digital is a critical pillar of the media and entertainment industry and with the right policy push and collaborative efforts, we have an incredible opportunity to further innovate, empower creators and enhance audience experiences. By working closely with the government, industry stakeholders and the creative community, we can shape an inclusive, future-ready ecosystem that delivers lasting value for all.”
IDMIF’s Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC), established on 31 May 2021 under the IT Rules, 2021, functions as an independent self-regulatory body for non-news content of IDMIF member Online Curated Content Providers (OCCPs). It is registered with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB).
The DMCRC is chaired by Justice Mukul Mudgal (Retd.) and includes members from the industry such as Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nikkhil Advani, Deepak Dhar and Tigmanshu Dhulia. Representatives from member OCCPs include Anil Lale (JioHotstar) and Ritesh Khosla (SonyLIV).
The Council is modelled on the Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC), the IBDF’s self-regulatory body for non-news television channels. Justice Mudgal previously chaired the BCCC, which has been noted by Indian courts for its self-regulation framework.
