Rohit Ranjan quits Zee News; ZMCL serves him legal notice

Rohit Ranjan, Senior News Anchor and face of the prime time show ‘DNA’ has quit Zee News. Meanwhile, ZMCL (the parent company of ZEE News) has served him a legal notice.

There is buzz that Ranjan may start his new innings at a rival channel. However, it has not been officially confirmed or announced yet.

The legal notice which has been served to Ranjan states, 'You are working as Senior Producer with Zee Media Corporation Limited through the appointment letter dated 29 June 2020. You are subject to the terms and conditions of your appointment. We have received your resignation through email dated 21st July 2023, in which you have shown your interest to leave the company. This resignation is still under consideration. We have come to know that you intend to join our competitive channel immediately after terminating your services with us. In such a situation, we want to ensure your strict compliance with the terms and conditions of our company, under which this notice has been sent.”

It further adds, “Needless to say, you were the anchor of our prime-time show 'DNA' as well as the prominent face of our channel 'Zee News' and used to play a very prominent role in the institute. Under this, you were entrusted with many important responsibilities and you also have many confidential information about the company, including channel planning and strategy. In view of the above we would like to inform you that as per Clause 18 of your appointment letter dated June 29, 2020, you will be required to work in the country for a period of six months after your separation from this company with businesses competing with ZMCL or its associates or associated companies. Involvement in any business is strictly prohibited.”

It must be mentioned that Ranjan used to host the prime time show 'DNA' on 'Zee News'. Recently, the channel roped in actor Sourabh Raaj Jain, known for his act as Lord Krishna in Mahabharat to host the show.