Subhash Chandra

Indian media entrepreneur and author, founder of Essel Group and Zee, former Rajya Sabha member, and author of the memoir The Z Factor: My Journey as the Wrong Man at the Right Time (2016).

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  1. 1. The Z Factor

    My Journey as the Wrong Man at the Right Time

    This candid autobiography follows a pioneering Indian entrepreneur’s journey from modest beginnings to building a sprawling media and entertainment empire, including the launch of the country’s first private Hindi satellite channel. It chronicles bold risks, regulatory battles, political pressures, and near-failures, as well as partnerships and rivalries that reshaped television in India. Along the way, it reflects on mistakes, ethics, faith, and resilience, offering lessons in seizing opportunity, navigating uncertainty, and leading through disruption in a rapidly changing economy.