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NH Studioz appoints Ravi Malik as CEO
MUMBAI: In a major shake-up in its corporate leadership, NH Studioz has brought in Ravi Malik as CEO, appointed Rohit Bohara as digital head and named Jatin Pandit as head of its business operations and productions.
In his new role, Malik will oversee the entire running of the company. An industry veteran with over 40 years of experience, Malik was responsible for successfully establishing the DD network under the NFDC umbrella. From managing prime time slots to being an executive producer for more than 200 films in 14 languages which include classics like – Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Marupakkam, he has done it all. He also greenlit more than 1500 television programmes for Doordarshan 2 including Jungle Book, Rangoli, Superhit Muqabala and many others. Apart from being the CEO of Videocon Entertainment and other big companies, he served as the director of creative arts at the Fiji National University for nine years, where he headed the film and television department.
Having such a vast and varied exposure, Malik’s vision is to create new business verticals along with movies and TV shows which suit the ever-growing demands of the audience.
Bohara and Pandit will spearhead the digital content syndication businesses across verticals, including the setup of NH Studioz’s own OTT app as well as various digital channels. Both these names are backed with over 20+ years of hardcore experience and proficiency in the area of international and digital gevelopment.
Rohit Bohara has single-handedly led international content markets like MIPTV, MIPCOM, ATF, CICAF, FilmMart, Cartoons of the Bay and many more. He also has over 14 years of practice in new media business development, content acquisition and syndication & distribution across mediums. During his 30-year-long career, Jatin Pandit has worked with biggies like Crest Communication Ltd, Multivision Plus, Hungama Digital, SaReGaMa, and others. He is a dab hand when it comes to content creation, programming and digital media.
Founded in 1980, NH Studioz is a leading content house with distribution of Indian cinema around the globe. It has a vast library of 1500 films which ranges from features produced in the 1930s to 2020, across major Indian languages. Apart from producing pan-Indian movies and shows, NH Studioz also offers an extensive post-production infrastructure and services set in one of the most accessible localities of the town.
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.
