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Deepti Sivan appointed as Zee Malayalam business head
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee) is all set to launch its Malayalam entertainment channel after successfully establishing itself in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada markets of the South region. The channel is already on a roll and has roped in Deepti Sivan as business head. A source close to the development confirmed the news to Indiantelevision.com.
Sivan comes from a family of creative professionals and has done many challenging assignments in radio, television and film industry in a career spanning around 20 years.
Zee Malayalam is in the process of finalising its content line-up for the launch and has already acquired the satellite rights of recently launched Malayalam movies such as Hey Jude, Aadu 2 and Diwanjimoola Grand Prix. At present, the channel is negotiating with many upcoming movie titles.
Sivan has graduated in law and with an MBA in entrepreneurship and has donned many hats such as director, producer, production designer and station director of a radio station to a channel head at a television network. Her forte is media strategy, idea generation, content development, brand identity and expansion.
Prior to joining Zee Malayalam, Sivan was associated with Tripod Entertainment as executive producer. She was the channel head of the Sun Network’s Malayalam GEC Surya TV for two years. At Red FM, she played the role of regional station director for all stations across Kerala for more than three years.
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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.
