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Enterr10 Television appoints Harshad Wadadekar as director, syndication & partnerships
MUMBAI: Content licensing and syndication runs through his veins and it is a skillset he has developed over the past 12 years of his career in media and entertainment. Harshad Wadadekar is continuing in that space, the only difference being that he will be doing it at the Manish Singhal promoted Enterr10 Television – the company which runs the No 1 Indian Hindi TV channel – as director – syndication & partnerships.
Wadadekar’s career encompasses significant roles in leading media organisations. He cut his teeth in the content licensing and syndication business at the Vivek Lath-Jimmy George owned GoQuest Media (June 2013-August 2022) where he rose to become general manager. He followed that with short stints at Sony Pictures Networks (August 2022-Septemebr 2023) and Shemaroo Entertianment (September 2023-January 2025. In the beginning of his career, Harshad worked a few months each at various companies like Indian Magic Eye, Reliance Entertainment, B4U Television either in production or assisting the syndication teams for Hong Kong Film Art.
Wadadekar holds a bachelor’s degree in mass media & production management and a master’s degree in business administration and a PGP in media and communication.
“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as director – syndication & partnerships at Enterr10 Television,” Wadadekar announced on Linkedin.
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.
