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Hari Om appoints Angira Vats as content head
Mumbai: Hari Om, an OTT platform for Indian heritage and religious content, has announced the appointment of veteran creative director – Angira Vats as their content head.
Angira with her experience will be steering the development of original content and enhancing Hari Om’s diverse offerings. She will be spearheading crucial facets of production such as conceptualisation, screenplay and storytelling. Furthermore, she will be overseeing a team of specialised researchers, writers and creatives, to ensure the choicest of material for our audiences’ viewing.
Angira Vats brings over two decades of extensive experience in writing and direction to Hari Om. Her illustrious career includes assisting in the direction of acclaimed films such as Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, Bewafa, and Lucky: No Time for Love. Transitioning into the Indian television industry, Angira has creatively spearheaded some of the most groundbreaking shows like Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev, Siya Ke Ram, Dastan-e-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali, Jai Shri Krishna, and Prithvi Vallabh. Her expertise spans across conceptualizing, designing, researching, and executing distinct looks and feels for genres ranging from mythology, fantasy, and historical, to comedy and adventure. Angira’s specific working knowledge of CGI has also been instrumental in her success within these genres.
Group SVP Nivedita Basu stated, “We are delighted to have Angira Vats join the Hari Om family. Her extensive experience and unparalleled talent makes her the perfect fit for the platform. With Angira at the helm of content, we are confident that Hari Om will reach greater heights and continue to provide enriching and engaging content to our users.”
Angira Vats shared her enthusiasm about her new role, “I am delighted to be a part of Hari Om’s dynamic and growing team. Working with a visionary leader like Vibhu Agarwal, who has redefined content consumption in India, is truly inspiring. I look forward to contributing to this vision and creating content that resonates with audiences worldwide.”
Hari Om remains committed to its mission of celebrating and preserving Indian heritage and spirituality, and with Angira Vats leading the content team, the platform is poised to continue its journey of innovation and excellence.
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.
