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Rahul Mishra Shemaroo’s new general manager marketing
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment (Shemaroo) has appointed Rahul Mishra as general manager marketing. He will be reporting to the company’s director, Hiren Gada. Mishra’s new role has been specially created to spearhead the brand in its current transitional phase.
Mishra comes with experience of over 14 years, demonstrating strong leadership in helping brands excel in the media and entertainment sector. Prior to Shemaroo, he has had a successful stint with BBC Global News, wherein he was the marketing manager APAC for eight years and has also worked with IndiaCast (a viacom18 & TV18 venture) and a start-up digital film studio CinePlay. Mishra is an alumnus of INSEAD and IMI and is an expert in marketing management, channel launches, digital strategy and partnerships.
Gada said, “At Shemaroo, we take pride in our people and consider them our biggest asset. We are pleased to welcome Rahul on board at this exciting juncture where we gearing up for innovative opportunities. We look forward to the positive impact of his leadership, dynamism and proven abilities in scaling our brand in the industry.”
On his new role Mishra added, “Shemaroo is an iconic 55-year-old brand and I am extremely delighted to join the family. I am looking forward to working with the teams and leading the journey of making Shemaroo the most preferred brand in the media and entertainment space not only in India but also globally.”
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.
