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Sony Music south rides high on success
MUMBAI: Sony Music south after winning accolades across music categories at the 61st Filmfare Awards south and the eighth Annual Star Vijay Awards, has now acquired the biggest releases of the year.
The music company has an outstanding line-up of 11 films from prominent banners that are touted to create a stir at the box-office with its creative content and music. With several promising movies, 2014 is set to witness the magic of music from some ace composers.
Sony Music’s library gets richer with acquisitions like Suriya and Samantha’s most awaited Anjaan which has music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, KV Anand’s Anegan, GV Prakash’s Irumbu Kuthirai, Kamal Hassan’s Uttama Villain, that has music by Ghibran and Meagaamann directed by Magizh Thirumeni which has S. Thaman as the composer.
Additionally there is UTV Motion Pictures Sigaram Thodu and Sivakarthikeyan starrer Rajini Murugan and for both the music has been composed by music composer D. Imman.
The company has also bagged music rights of the period film Kaaviya Thalaivan. Music of the film is composed by music maestro and Oscar winning composer A R Rahman. The recently released racy single Vaanga Makka Vaanga, from the film has already gained popularity amongst the music lovers.
Sony Music south head Ashok Parwani believes that music from each film will be unique and will play a pivotal role in the success of the film. He adds: “After the grand success at major award functions last year, we are really looking forward to the new releases of 2014. We are working with all major production banners.”
Last year saw Sony Music south emerge as a clear winner with many chartbusters getting recognition across various award functions. At the 61st Filmfare Awards south, it bagged two awards for Kadal, music maestro A.R.Rahman winning the Best Music Director award and Shakthisree Gopalan – Nenjukulla, the Tamil Filmfare Best Playback (Female).
Yuvanshankar Raja won the Tamil Filmfare Best Playback (Male) for Thangameengal. At the eighth Annual Star Vijay Awards , Sony Music south won for more than just music with films Kadal, Maryan, Vishwaroopam, Arrambam, VVS, Ethir Neechal and Thangameengal stealing the show.
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.
