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Mukund Setlur named as iTV advisor – sales, strategy & revenue
Mumbai: iTV Network has named Ad Rustle Media Services LLP founder Mukund Setlur as its advisor – sales, strategy, and revenue. He will report to the network’s board.
In this new role, Mukund will be responsible for strengthening the revenue for the entire network. He will also be responsible for incubating new ideas, delivering breakthrough solutions at iTV network and executing sales strategies aimed at driving growth, said the statement.
“We are excited to welcome Mukund who comes with a demonstrated history of spearheading and scaling business growth,” said iTV Network founder Kartikeya Sharma. “We believe that the market is evolving rapidly, throwing up unique opportunities. He deeply understands iTV network’s vision and will bring in an outside-in view of trends from his experience and expertise. Backed by his extensive sales expertise, we are excited to work with him to strengthen our brand’s market position and create new growth streams in the future.”
Mukund is a seasoned professional, with expertise in handling revenue, collections and new business development with the ability to manage large teams as well as to handle multiple functions and activities.
His career spans over two decades with stints in leading media houses and agencies including Network 18, NDTV, TV Today, Sun network, Rediffusion DY&R, Purnima Advertising and McCann Erickson Ltd.
“It’s really exciting to join iTV network as the network is all set to come back with renewed vigour and improved content,” said Mukund Setlur. “I’m sure that there will be a lot of excitement in the days to come. With the enhanced mandate, I look forward to building and enhancing the company’s monetisation roadmap.”
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.
