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Reliance MediaWorks: 400 and counting…
MUMBAI: The field of visual and special effects is really gaining ground in films nowadays and a company that has done some great work in this area is the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani run Reliance MediaWorks – the media and techno-creative solutions provider and a part of the Reliance Group.
The company commemorated the landmark achievement of completing 400 films with a star studded event graced by accomplished cinematographers, directors and producers that Reliance MediaWorks has worked with including Mahesh Limaye behind the Dabangg fame, Anil Mehta renowned cinematographer behind Saathiya, Laagan and Ketan Mehta director of Mangal Pandey: The Rising, to name a few.
Reliance MediaWorks CEO Venkatesh Roddam in a statement said: “At Reliance MediaWorks we have always believed in adding value to the filmmaking process by keeping up to date with the latest technology and techniques. The completion of 400 Films is a testimony of our commitment and hard work.”
Set up in 2008 as Asia’s first digital intermediate lab with a 4K facility, the Reliance film lab has revolutionised the way films are processed in India. Having worked with reputed production houses such as Dharma Productions, Yashraj Films, Balaji Motion Pictures and Red Chillies Entertainment, amongst others, its consistent efforts have helped reduce the costs of films and increase the speed of overall production.
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Reliance MediaWorks also offers cutting edge VFX Solutions to Indian and International productions through its state of the art VFX studios in LA, London and Mumbai. With specialisation in highly complex VFX, the company and its team of award winning artists stand at the forefront of an extremely dynamic world of VFX production.
Reliance MediaWorks post production services president Krishna Shetty added: “Digital filmmaking has opened up greater possibilities and opportunities for filmmakers than ever before. Every movie, from the massive big budget blockbusters, to the small independent films made on a shoestring budget, has been influenced by the advents in digital technology and filmmaking. We look forward to continuing our efforts to reinvent the ways in which movies are viewed.”
Equipped with a state of the art DI facility to cater to film, TV and web related video content, the team has worked on a slew of recent blockbusters that include Chennai Express, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, Krrish 3, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, 3 Idiots and Singham, amongst others.
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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.
