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NDTV appoints Sanjeev Choudhary as head of CTV growth and revenue
NOIDA: NDTV has appointed Sanjeev Choudhary as head of CTV growth and revenue, marking a strategic push into the fast-evolving connected television space.
Announcing the move, Choudhary said he was “happy to share” that he has taken on the new role at NDTV, where he will focus on building scale, driving monetisation and unlocking fresh growth opportunities across the network’s CTV offerings.
Choudhary brings with him more than 15 years of experience across digital advertising, revenue leadership and media sales. Prior to joining NDTV, he served as chief revenue officer digital at Republic World, where he led digital monetisation strategies during a period of rapid platform expansion.
Before that, he was national sales head at digit and sales director digital at Mediascope, India’s largest international media consultancy. At Mediascope, he handled the full P&L of the digital business, worked extensively across international markets including the US, Europe, the Middle East and Apac, and partnered with a wide mix of global publishers and marquee brands. His client portfolio over the years has spanned technology, consumer durables, automotive, tourism, aviation and government bodies, both in India and overseas.
Choudhary has also held senior digital sales roles at CNN News18, India.com and Dainik Jagran, steadily building a reputation for driving revenue across display, video, branded content and programmatic solutions.
At NDTV, his mandate is clear. Turn connected TV into a serious growth engine, marry content with commerce, and make the big screen work harder for advertisers and audiences alike.
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.
