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B4U aligns leadership
Mumbai: B4U, one of India’s leading entertainment networks with its popular channels including B4U Music B4U Movies B4U Kadak B4U Bhojpuri and the newly launched Dhamaka Movies has aligned its leadership to unlock significant value that drives future strategic growth of the organization and paves the way for a logical and robust horizon ahead.
Pawan Sharma formerly the CRO of the network has been elevated to the position of “Business Head – Broadcasting Revenue, Marketing & Programming”.
In his new role, Sharma will be responsible for Television Broadcasting Revenue, Marketing & Programming. The senior leaders of Television Sales & Programming team will be directly reporting to Pawan Kumar Sharma.
Johnson Jain has joined as chief revenue officer (CRO).
Jain’s professional journey includes association with Media houses like Zee, Sony, 9XM and Goldmines. He walks in with more than 20+ years of rich experience in TV industry and has been part of the success story of the networks he has worked in the industry and has familiarity in FTA space having worked almost in all genres including Music, Movies, GEC & Bhojpuri.
Welcoming new CRO-Jain, Sharma (business head-B4U) said, “Johnson will be a great asset to our leadership team. His extensive experience in media landscape, especially with FTA channels will certainly be of an added value. B4U is at a very exciting juncture, wherein we are focussing extensively on People, Process and Content, so as to give impetus to our growth plans, we are confident that Johnson with his in depth understanding of business, great stakeholder management & relentless drive, will be able to induce fresh energy. Wishing him all the best in his new role.”
Jain on his role as a chief revenue officer says – “This is a great opportunity for me to work with B4U network and I look forward to leveraging my experience and expertise to ensure B4U achieve its goals and remain at the forefront of the industry.”
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.
