Carnival Cinemas has elevated Prashant Kulkarni to spearhead their new screen expansions. The leading multiplex chain is looking to reach 1000 screens by 2023.

Prashant, who was previously head of marketing & sales at Carnival, said, "Carnival is already the most geographically spread cinema chain across the regions of India and getting to Vision 1000 is a means of accelerated vertical growth wherein we will cater to the rising demands for cinematic experience while increasing our dominance in covering the length & breadth of India; this coupled with a lot of new advertising solutions will make Carnival Cinemas a one-stop-shop for 360 degrees advertising solutions for all national advertisers."

Additionally, Prashant will serve as business head for their latest diversification venture, Farmse Fresh.

Dr Shrikant Bhasi, Chairman, Carnival Group, said, "We are excited to have Prashant Kulkarni onboard, he will be responsible for taking the business to 1000 screens through organic and inorganic development."

Earlier, Prashant was part of Sony Pictures Network (Sony TV & SonyLIV) and has worked in print media.