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Nakshatra’s latest HTA TVC features a Rai of light
MUMBAI: Jewelry designer Nakshatra will take its relationship with former Miss World and current Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai a step forward with the new Nakshatra TVC.
The best names in the industry have contributed to the making of the commercial, with costumes designed by Hemant Trivedi, choreography by Shiamak Davar, lyrics for the voice over by Gulzar and music comprising of specially composed Buddha Bar Mixes. Special effects and post production for the film have been done at Smoke and Mirrors, considered to be one of the best studios in London.
The TVC is based on the idea of the Cosmic Union. The design element consists of a floral pattern in which a circular cluster of diamonds encircles a solitary central diamond. The commercial has been conceptualised by HTA. According to a company release, Rai epitomises the qualities of the Nakshatra woman – mystical, ethereal and feminine. Aishwarya is seen as an excellent fit for the company’s brand values which are simple yet classic, Indian yet contemporary. The ad aims at presenting a product which is wearable, yet unique, says the release.
The commercial begins with the image of a landscape somewhere in the cosmos, the sky clustered with a million stars awaiting a celestial event. The celestial being, Aishwarya Rai, floats down and starts performing a tribal dance through which she invokes the elements to unite. The stars and the elements come together give birth to the brightest circle of light – Nakshatra, an eternal circle of light that captures the essence of Indian tradition and then presents it in modern designs.
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.
