Essel Group Celebrates 100 Glorious Years: Ravi Dubey, Sargun Mehta, Ragini Khanna And TV Stars Light Up Grand Centenary Gala

The Essel Group marked a historic milestone by celebrating its 100th anniversary with a spectacular star-studded gala in Mumbai on August 1, 2026. Hosted jointly by Zee TV and ZEE5 Hindi, the grand centenary celebration brought together some of the biggest names from the Indian television and film industry for an evening filled with nostalgia, gratitude, and celebration. The event honored not only the remarkable journey of the Essel Group but also the countless artists, filmmakers, and creators who have contributed to the success of the iconic 'Z' brand over the decades.

The red carpet turned into a dazzling reunion as celebrities including Ragini Khanna, Shreyas Talpade, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee, Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta, Arjun Bijlani, Dheeraj Dhoopar, singer Shaan, Rakesh Bedi, Rajshree Thakur, Jayati Bhatia, and Shubhangi Atre arrived in style. Actor Aparshakti Khurana kept the evening lively as the host, while stars from different generations came together to celebrate a century of one of India's most influential media groups.

One of the evening's biggest highlights was a heartfelt address by Essel Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra, who reflected on the company's incredible journey—from a small grain trading business founded in 1926 in Okara to becoming a global media, entertainment, and infrastructure powerhouse. He expressed his gratitude to the creative community, whose talent and dedication helped transform Zee into one of India's most recognizable entertainment brands. The event also revisited the launch of Zee TV in 1992, India's first private satellite television channel, which revolutionized Indian broadcasting and changed the country's entertainment landscape forever.

The celebrations also carried an emotional note as attendees observed a solemn tribute to the late Nand Kishore (N.K.) Goenka, the patriarch of the Essel Group, who passed away earlier in July 2026. The gathering remembered his invaluable contribution to the company's foundation and growth, with industry members joining the family in paying their respects.

Blending glamour, nostalgia, and emotion, the centenary gala served as a fitting tribute to the Essel Group's extraordinary legacy. As the company enters its second century, the celebration reaffirmed its enduring impact on Indian media, television, and entertainment while looking ahead to a future driven by innovation, storytelling, and creativity.