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Sony Entertainment Television and Sony SAB champion their strong female protagonists this women’s day
Mumbai: Sony SAB and Sony Entertainment Television have built a strong reputation within the Indian television industry with storytelling that empowers their female protagonists driven by an inherent belief in the dignity and potential of the Indian woman. The channels have also created an environment demonstrating the kind of respect women deserve, as each character from their shows acknowledge their own needs and wants while working for a larger purpose in society or their family. For example, Mauli from Mehndi Wala Ghar’s goal is to bring her family together despite their differences, to Nandini from Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai who is strongly entrenched in traditions yet stands up against the disease of dowry. Similarly, there are other characters such as Yuvika from Vanshaj who has the courage to fight for justice, and Pushpa from Pushpa Impossible, who despite having been deprived of education in her childhood completes it as an adult and goes on to become a mahila adhyaksh.
This Women’s Day the channels are coming together to encourage women to follow their heart and not keep their needs and dream aside, stemming from an insight that most Indian women are very involved with their family’s need and desires and feel guilty addressing their own. Launching an impactful film titled ‘Khud Ki Suno Khud Ko Chuno’ that shatters the mould, the channels are empowering women to prioritise their own well-being.
The promo spotlights inspiring female leads from renowned shows across Sony SAB and Sony Entertainment Television and its creative expression uses the fact that women are so alert at listening to the noises around them keeping them alert to the needs of their home and families. Through the narrative pointing out to this fact and encouraging them to listen to their own heart is the powerhouse line-up of women from fiction and non-fiction shows across both channels.
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Sony Entertainment Television and Sony SAB business head, Neeraj Vyas
“At Sony, we believe entertainment can be empowering. Our stories mirror real-life challenges, celebrating the strength and resilience women encounter in their daily lives. Our powerful female leads ignite a fire, inspiring women to embrace their agency and pursue happiness. This Women’s Day, through ‘KhudKiSunoKhudKoChuno,’ we want to encourage women to prioritize themselves as television, with its vast reach and mass appeal stands as the one of the most potent and impactful mediums of communication and our characters serve as effective catalysts for highlighting the importance of self-care among women. So, on this Women’s Day, we’re going all out to remind women that their happiness really matters!”
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.
