He is the first Indian CEO from the industry to speak at Paley Center, a premier institution dedicated to advancing the understanding of media and its role across cultures and societies, Star said in a statement.
The Paley Media Council is an exclusive, invitation-only membership community for entertainment, media and technology industry executives and provides an independent forum for top industry leaders.
Shankar will be addressing a breakfast session, which will be moderated by Time International editor Bobby Ghosh, on May 30, the statement added.