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Numero Uno opens new studio in Andheri
MUMBAI: Sanjay Khan owned- television and film production company Numero Uno has opened a fully integrated studio to offer creative, technical, pre and post production services in Andheri.
Sporting a catch line ‘just walk in with the idea and walk out with your complete dream project’, the studio claims to offer all the shooting facilities required under one roof.
With a shooting site comprising a living room, bedroom, kitchen with dining room and terrace garden set up in a newly constructed, approximately 4000 square feet fully air-conditioned floor, the studio has been designed keeping the recent family dramas in mind, says an official release.
As for the post production needs, the studio is equipped with the systems like Discreet Flame, Discreet Smoke, Avid Media Composer, Edit 5, Edit 5+, Edit 6, Maya, Alias Wave Front, 3D Max and Nuendo Audio Edit Systems. Besides the technical facilities, the studio has also employed technicians with expertise in digital effects, 3D animation, composing, editing and audio mixing.
Along with the technical aspects, Numero Uno has a panel of directors, cameramen, editors, creative writers, scriptwriters, technicians, production crew and casters and schedulers to arrange the artists and models and to cater to the creative aspect.
The consumers can avail the studio facilities to design title sequences,teasers, trailers, promos, music videos, ad films, corporate films, 3D animation and special effects at highly competitive rates, says an official release.
Sony DG beta cameras with 250 P recorders different kinds of lights like solar lights, multi lights, baby lights can also be arranged to suit diverse requirements, it adds.
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.
