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Gayathiri Guliani named VP of licensing & content partnerships, Lionsgate South Asia
Mumbai: Global media company Lionsgate India has named Gayathiri Guliani as vice president of licensing and content partnerships, Lionsgate South Asia.
A media specialist with experience of over two decades in the creative and business side of the entertainment industry, Guliani will be closely working with Lionsgate South Asia and networks-emerging markets Asia managing director Rohit Jain, said the company in a statement.
“We at Lionsgate are thrilled to have Gayathiri as the newest member in the team. Her rich knowledge of the media and entertainment landscape in India & South Asia will help our rapid growth and pace immensely,” said Jain on the new appointment.
With over 23 years of experience in planning, strategising, content development, green lighting process of the local content films, Guliani has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the licensing markets in India and globally. She has marketed and distributed content to over 70 territories worldwide.
She has worked with well-known entertainment brands like Star TV, Channel V, Viacom 18, Reliance Entertainment Group, and Sahara One Motion Pictures to name a few. Prior to joining Lionsgate India, she was with Sony Pictures India as director of international business and revenues. She is a key opinion leader in various forums like FICCI and a recipient of the youngest achiever award for international distribution.
“It is a privilege to be a part of a company that holds a strong brand legacy that’s iconic. Excited about taking the vision ahead and building new partnerships. I’m looking forward to establishing path-breaking milestones with the help of the Lionsgate India team,” stated Guliani.
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.
