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Balaji Motion Pictures appoints Bhavini Sheth as COO
Mumbai: Balaji Motion Pictures has roped in Bhavini Sheth as the chief operating officer (COO). In her new position as head of the studio at Balaji Motion Pictures, Bhavini will be in charge of creating the new film slate, outlining the studio’s business strategy, launching new revenue streams, and collaborating with a fresh group of talent. Bhavini will be working directly with Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor.
Balaji Telefilms joint managing director Ektaa R. Kapoor, said, “We are pleased to welcome Bhavini to our Balaji family and are confident that she is the right person to take the brand to the next stage of growth and newer heights. She is a seasoned leader with a stellar reputation. With the insights that she has gleaned through her successful tenure in the industry, she will surely add value to the company as the new COO of Balaji Motion Pictures.”
For four years, Bhavini served as the head of business affairs for India at Amazon Studios. She was in charge of all business decisions and strategies pertaining to the original content in all languages, including popular series like The Family Man and Mirzapur and upcoming international shows like Citadel.
Balaji Motion Pictures chief operating officer Bhavini Sheth said, “Balaji Motion Pictures has always aimed to stay ahead of the curve and bring unconventional and heartfelt stories that stand out. The studio is one of the most renowned entertainment enterprises in the country, and I am honoured to be a part of their leadership team.”
She further added, “Working with some of the strongest women leaders of our time and visionaries like Shobhaji and Ektaa, is indeed a valuable opportunity for me. Producing was always innate and this is the optimal time for me to venture into the movie business. I am excited and geared up to be starting this new journey with Balaji Motion Pictures.”
Sheth brings with her extensive expertise in content production and over ten years of rich professional experience in the entertainment sector.
A practising lawyer who began her career with Naik Naik & Co., she later established her own firm where she advised and strategised business initiatives and mergers for some of the most renowned and successful talent, producers, and studios to establish valuation and intellectual property (IP).
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.
