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Locomotive Global Media expands creative team with key hires to enhance film and series development
Mumbai: Known for its exceptional storytelling and content production, Locomotive Global Media, an international production company based in Mumbai, has announced the strategic expansion of its creative team with key appointments, thus fortifying its ability to produce and develop films, mid-size fictional shows, and non-fiction shows. The company’s decision to cater to small and mid-size budget productions stems from a desire to expand the scope of its creative operations and production services capacity in India.
Locomotive Global has welcomed three dynamic professionals to its creative family, with the appointment of Binitesh Baruri as creative producer: Films, Meghna Joshi as creative producers: Series: Non-Fiction and Films, and Yuvika Sharma as associate creative producer: Series, each bringing a unique set of skills and expertise to bolster the company’s commitment to delivering premium storytelling in a wide range of content.
Baruri joins Locomotive Global with an extensive experience of over 20 years as a writer and filmmaker. A director alumnus of the FTII at Pune, he has been an independent film director and producer of short fiction and feature documentaries. He headed the direction department at Whistling Woods International for over three years and has collaborated with Saeed Mirza, Sudhir Mishra, Subhash Ghai, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Joshi boasts of an impressive 18-year career and contributes to shows like ‘Rising Star’, ‘Jhalak Dikhla Ja’, and ‘IIFA Awards’. She demonstrates an innate ability to infuse emotions, intellect, and entertainment into each project. Meghna’s forte lies in crafting engaging narratives and producing solid content, making her a valuable asset to the team.
With over 13 years of experience across TV and OTT, Sharma has worked with some of the finest production houses and prominent channels or platforms like Sony Pictures Network, Discovery Communications, Zee TV, Eros International, and ALT Balaji. Her dedication, experience, and versatile skill set make her a key addition to the team.
Speaking on the new appointments, Locomotive Global Media co-founder & managing partner Sunder Aaron said, “We are thrilled to widen the scope of our activities in India, by starting to develop and produce small and mid-size budget fiction and non-fiction shows. The new additions to our team will allow Locomotive to maintain with any new projects the same level of excellence in storytelling and execution that has defined Locomotive Global’s work up till now. We are committed to delivering captivating and diverse entertainment to audiences both in India and worldwide, and believe our expanded team will allow Locomotive to create even more content that will captivate, entertain and inspire.”
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.
