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Karan Baikampadi joins DeadAnt as head of business
Mumbai: DeadAnt a new-age media and entertainment business with a focus on Indian and international comedy, has appointed Karan Baikampadi as the head of business. With a stellar career spanning over 14 years in the media and entertainment industry, Karan brings a wealth of experience in team building, revenue generation, and workflow optimization. His last stint was at Netflix, where he was part of the global scaled launch team. His expertise includes successfully ideating and executing branded content, managing marketing campaigns for India and APAC at Netflix, and transitioning to the product team to establish global launch hubs in Mexico and India.
During his distinguished career, Karan has played pivotal roles at renowned companies such as Viacom18, TVF, and ALTBalaji. Karan has led teams at MTV India and TVF, where he was responsible for providing innovative solutions and executing large-scale branded content initiatives. His role in creating and licensing fiction content in the comedy and kids genres during ALT Balaji’s launch phase further showcases his versatility and strategic vision.
Speaking on the new appointment DeadAnt founder Ravina Rawal shared, ‘’We are thrilled to have Karan onboard. At DeadAnt, Karan will play an important role of accelerating growth across all three verticals and expanding the team in alignment with the company’s vision. He will be collaborating with partners across media and entertainment to build and launch new IPs that foster artistic creativity and collaboration.”
In his new role at DeadAnt, Karan expresses his excitement, stating, “I’m thrilled about the potential and scale that comedy has in India, and DeadAnt is making groundbreaking moves in the right direction. In just four years, the company has solidified its position as an authentic and credible voice in the comedy space, not only through its online publication but also its creative studio and events division. I am particularly excited to work with Ravina, who brings unmatched expertise and knowledge of the craft’s impact. With 20 years of experience in media and entertainment, she has an incredible hold on the pulse of international comedy and has been following the comedy scene in India and abroad.”
Karan will be taking on deeper exploration of regional markets and strengthening the international network with initiatives for the coming year. DeadAnt is India’s leading voice in comedy and platform for all the latest developments related to comedy in India and abroad. They also have a creative studio that specialises in content solutions in the space of pop culture. Additionally, they also organise ‘Laughing Dead’ a two-day comedy festival, featuring 35 of India’s biggest comedians at Mehboob studios, Mumbai.
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.
