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Asianet ropes in 11 sponsors for 17th Aisanet Film Awards
BENGALURU: Star Network’s Malayalam GEC offering Asianet has roped in at least eleven sponsors for the seventeenth edition of Asianet Film awards 2015.
The on-ground event was held at Willington Island, Kochi on 11 January, 2015. Ujala Washing Powder is the branding sponsor, the event has been powered by Nirapara and co-presented by Swarnam Nalleanna and Muthoot Mini. Co-sponsors include Henko, Exo, Maxo, Bhima Jewellers, Joy Alukkas, Josco Jewellers and Libero.
Asianet Film Awards will be aired in two installments on Saturday, 24 January and Sunday, 25 January at 7 pm. The channel claims that the live show was witnessed by a crowd of about 20,000.
Among the notable events during the awards included felicitation of South Indian male icon Mohanlal by Manmooty and Asianet managing director K Madahan. South Indian actor Mukesh was honoured for the 33 years in the film industry in various language films.
‘Iyobinte Pusthakam’ won the award for the best film, which was accepted by its producer Fahad Fazil and director Amal Neerad. Anjali Menon won the award for the best director for the movie ‘Bangalore Days’. Mammootty won the best actor award for his role in ‘Varsham’ and Manju Warrier won the best female actress for the film ‘How old are you’. Biju Menon and Nazriya Nazim were at hand to collect the popular actor’s award. ‘Bangalore Days’ won the award for the best popular film.
Others who won awards include Jayasurya (Best actor in negative role), Haricharan (best male singer), Swetha Mohan (best female singer), Asha Sarath (best character artiste-female), Anoop Menon (best character artiste-male), Suraj Venjaramoodu (best actor in a comic role) and Vineeth Sreenivasan-Namitha Pramod (best star couple).
On the other hand, awards were also handed out to Rafeeq Ahammed (lyricist), Gopi Sundar (music director), Amritha Anil (child artiste), Gopan Chithambaram (Script Writer), Amal Neerad (cameraman), debut artistes Farhan Fazil and Nikki Galrani, Parvathy (best supporting actress), Tini Tom (best supporting actor), Bina Paul (best editor), Fahad Fazil (Performer of the year), Dulquer Salman (Star of the year), Jayaram (Asianet Golden Star award) and Lal & director Venu (Special Jury awards).
Celebrities from the South Indian film industry performed at the live event.
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.
