Johri, who last served as Discovery Networks Asia Pacific's Executive Vice-President and General Manager for South Asia, will take up his new assignment on June 1.
Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.
Until 2014, Discovery's channels were distributed as part of a joint venture with Multi Screen Media.
Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.