PANAJI: Balaji Motion Pictures has roped in former UTV Motion Pictures associate vice president Girish Johar as head of distribution.

Additionally, Johar will also head the acquisition of content for the company.

Johar, who will be joining the company next week, will be reporting to Balaji Motion Pictures CEO Tanuj Garg.

Confirming Johar‘s appointment, Balaji Motion Pictures CEO Tanuj Garg said, " Yes, he is joining us from 1 December."

Prior to joining UTV, Johar worked with companies like Sony Pictures and PVR