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Mohit Mehra moves from Ten Sports to Nimbus
MUMBAI: Hitherto marketing head of Ten Sports Mumbai, Mohit Mehra has moved to Nimbus Communications as associate vice-president (movies division). He starts work tomorrow (15 October).
According to Nimbus CEO Akash Khurana, Mehra will be involved in marketing and promotional activities at Nimbus. “Mehra will take over the brand management of our motion pictures,” Khurana says.
Khurana explains, “At Ten Sports, Mehra was responsible for quite a few interesting promos. I expect him to bring the same skills for the Nimbus content as well.” As for their plans for the movies division, Khurana would only say, “Wait and watch. In a couple of days some interesting plans will be released.”
At Ten Sports, Mehra handled on-air as well as on-ground promotion. He was involved in marketing and promotion of the channel, since its launch in India. Amongst his outstanding works for the channel are campaigns for the Fifa World Cup 2002, the French Open 2003 and the Sarjah Cup. Mehra was also associated with Ten’s public relations and media communications team.
At Nimbus, Mehra states he will work closely with Khurana in marketing movies but refuses to divulge details.
Of his time at the sports broadcaster, Mehra says, “Working with Ten was a great experience. However, in Nimbus I expect my job to be completely different – after all, I am moving from sports to movies. There is no comparison between the two job profiles.”
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.
