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Creativeland Studios Onboards Industry Luminary Shobha Sant as CEO
Mumbai: Creativeland Studios, led by creative entrepreneur Sajan Raj Kurup announced today via an official statement that Indian film industry luminary, Shobha Sant is set to lead the entertainment enterprise as it’s a chief executive officer.
With over three decades of experience, Shobha joins Creativeland Studios following her long stint as the Head of content alliances – Films at Jio Studios, a major film studio and prior to which she also served as CEO at Bhansali Productions for over five years.
“I am delighted to have Shobha onboard at Creativeland Studios. With her vast experience and knowledge across films and creative industries globally, we are certain that this alignment of minds will only prove to create new benchmarks. Creativeland Studios is geared towards championing great content and talent, taking India to the world and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to lead this. We are excited about our slate and the global curators who have joined hands on this common mission” said Sajan Raj Kurup, Founder & Managing Director, Creativeland Studios.
In her role as CEO, Shobha is set to lead the creative business across the filmed entertainment space which forms a major part of the enterprise and the talent business of AIG-India, the joint venture between Creativeland Studios and Artist International Global
“I am looking forward to this new chapter with Raj, Jani, Alpa, Jaimie and the extended team at Creativeland Studios in India and Creators Inc. London to build what we believe will be a new-age entertainment ecosystem that focuses on quality content across formats and world-class talent, geared at taking India to the world and bringing the best of world-class talent and content to India,” said Creativeland Studios chief executive officer Shobha Sant.
Shobha Sant is set to work alongside the Founder & MD, Sajan Raj Kurup and Alpa Golcha who serves as Chief Operating Officer post her stint at Amazon Prime Video India and Dharma Productions.
Creativeland Studios also recently announced an AIG-India JV with David Unger, to promote Indian talent globally.
Creativeland Studios (CLS) is a group company of Creativeland Worldwide Limited that is geared to curate and create compelling travelable narratives from India to bring them to the world. With the vision to incubate, create and collaborate, the best of content and talents; the enterprise is focused on taking India to the world and through, be it content or talent.
Additionally, CLS’s Joint venture with AIG is also geared to represent Indian talent internationally and foster collaborations for international talents in the country. In addition to building a robust slate of content, Creators Inc co-produced the much talked about documentary ‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ directed by Daniela Volker, where Sajan Raj Kurup served as an Executive Producer which is currently playing in theatres across the USA, following acquired by Warner Bros and HBO. Creativeland Studios also produced “No Filter Neha Season 6” in partnership with Jio TV, bringing it to video format.
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.
