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Inderpal Singh Jaggi joins Shemaroo Entertainment as India’s digital & international syndication lead
Mumbai: Inderpal Singh Jaggi is appointed as India’s digital and international syndication lead of Shemaroo Entertainment.
He will be taking over the responsibilities from Nikhil Singh who will now lead the business for IP creation, monetization & development of originals. Inderpal and Nikhil, both will be reporting to Kaushal Nanavati.
He took LinkedIn to share this news. “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as AVP – India Digital & International Syndication at Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd,” he wrote.
Inderpal will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities in the Indian digital ecosystem and for growing the business in the international markets while Nikhil Singh will be steering the business growth by leveraging Shemaroo’s vast repository of over 400 Ips.
Before joining Shemaroo, he was heading the content acquisition & syndication business as the vice president at Rajshri Entertainment Private Ltd.
He brings 13 years of cross-platform experience in content alliances/acquisition, content syndication/licensing, business development, programming, in-depth understanding of OTT space, and international content distribution in the media & OTT space.
Over the years, he has headed content acquisition and syndication/licensing across leading platforms. Responsible for increasing revenues year-on-year along with exploring new avenues for growing revenues & driving sales from international content markets like MIPTV, MIPCOM, ATF, NATPE, DISCOP, CABSAT, etc.
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.
