Siddharth Roy Kapur to replace Ronnie Screwvala as MD

Ronnie Screwvala will step down as MD of The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) India. Ronnie who is also a well-known producer having produced films like Jodha Akbar, Fashion, Paan Singh Tomar, Chennai Express etc. will no longer be a part of The Walt Disney Company. Ronnie is an entrepreneur and the founder of UTV Group.

Siddharth Roy Kapoor, currently MD of Disney UTV Studio business, will take over the company's India operations effective from 1^st January. Screwvala will assist in the transition until 30th June 2014.

Siddharth Roy Kapoor is also a producer and husband of versatile actress Vidya Balan.