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Cinevistaas acquires studio floors in Mumbai suburb
MUMBAI: Cinevista Productions, now christened Cinevistaas Ltd is on an expansion drive to make available technical and creative services under one roof. It has vertically integrated itself into domains such as studio-floors, sets, equipment hire and post- production facilities.
The idea is to cover the broad spectrum of filmmaking, transforming Cinevistaas Ltd. into a one stop shop for the requirement of producers and directors. Cinevistaas studio floors at KanjurMarg have a range of facilities available including production offices, dressing rooms and catering. The production house, that claims to be the largest in the country, also has ready-made sets, which can be used directly for shoots.
The indoor studio spread over an area of more than 25,000 square feet, includes office and living rooms, hospital layouts, cafeteria and canteen. The outdoor studio is spread over three acres of land, ideal for the shooting of ad Films, serials and feature films, claims the production house. On the equipment hire front, Cinevistaas currently boasts film format as well as video format Cameras, Steady Cam, DV Cam (PD 150), Cranes, Panther Evolution Dolly, Lights (All range from 6KV HMI to Babies to Keno’s).
The company’s post production unit includes top of the line computer graphics division along with a professional editing set-up with non-linear (Offline and Online) services so as to enable quality entertainment production.
Postproduction facility includes 2-Edit-5, 3- Media 100, A/B Roll. The Audio facility boasts of “Protools” with Sound Craft 24 track mixing console.
Among the films and serials shot at the Kanjur Marg property are Cinevistaas’ own Sanjivani for Star Plus, NDTV’s Kapil Dil Se for Set Max and Kalpeshwar Pictures Kaise Kahoon Ke Pyaar Hai. .
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.
