At the moment we are concentrating on hiring only entry-level positions so that the senior people can be chosen from among our existing staff. But at the entry level, we're looking at minimum of a graduate with a flair for getting things done. I mean the person would have to have a basic qualification and an exposure to media would be good but that's not necessary. No one starts in Star TV on a salary below Rs.1,20,000 annually. That is the minimum but that doesn't mean that it is the starting salary.
Some freshers even start on a higher salary.
Also, there is some talk of offering stock option in the near future but that hasn't been worked out yet. There was a false notion that HR meant doing some sort of industrial social work. HR is an integral part of any business activity and integral to the success of any organization. To give inputs as to what can be done, what should be done regarding people. So the normal HR function should be transferred down to the line managers who are really the best people to take care of the employees.