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Sahyadri Cine Awards 2015 felicitates artists and technicians of Marathi cinema
MUMBAI: The sixth edition of Doordarshan Sahyadri Cine Awards let no stone unturned when it brought under one roof the stars of Marathi film industry to celebrate work of excellence.
Powered Godrej Expert Rich cr?me the awards kept up with their tradition of an independent jury comprising representatives from film, critiques and senior film journalists such as film producer & director – Samruddhi Porey and Vidhyadhar Pathare, producer-director-senior journalist Ramesh Salgaonkar, senior journalist – Sudhir Nandgaonkar and Dilip Thakur, veteran Marathi actor -Maya Jadhav, retd. Doordarshan producer – Raviraj Gandhe and music composer and singer – Milind Joshi.
Additional DG – Doordarshan Mumbai Kendra Mukesh Sharma said, “With a spectacular range of Marathi films this year, the audience has been able to connect more with recent Marathi cinema. The Marathi films have managed to catapult themselves to an enviable position, mainly due to their novel stories and engaging narratives. The importance of these awards is that it recognises an industry in which almost a thousand of people work and many movies are produced every year, making it one of the biggest in cinema. Needless to mention the jury was unanimous in their decision regarding all the nominations for this year’s DD Sahyadri Cine Awards. And the channel (like every year) respects the decision of jury and does not interfere in their selection procedure to keep it impartial and maintain DD Sahyadri’s credibility.”
Godrej Consumer Products Limited executive vice president – personal care Chetan Gore stated, “We are proud of our association with DD Sahyadri Cine Awards for six years in a row now.”
“In alignment to our brand promise of innovation we introduced a new category of award called ‘Godrej Expert Rich Cr?me Oh My God Performance’ this year. The award category was appreciated by all for its quirk and innovation. We are proud to be associated with this coveted award ceremony that honors the best of craft and shall continue to value add to it year on year,” Gore added.
Apart from actors Abhijeet Khandkekar and Mrunmayee Deshpande who co-hosted the awarding ceremony, the audiences were kept engaged by wide variety of performances on stage ranging from classical fusion to romantic and western.
The award show will be aired on Doordarshan Sahyadri on 12 July, 4 pm onwards.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
