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Shemaroo Entertainment announces two new appointments
MUMBAI: In an order to strengthen its leadership team, Shemaroo Entertainment has announced two new appointments. Vivek Koka has been appointed as Assistant Vice President for the New Business Development division and Rajesh Kathuria as Assistant Vice President for the IT division.
“With a clear focus on strengthening the organisation for the next phase of growth and raising the bar in terms of its capacity and capability, Shemaroo is continuously scouting for exceptional talent from the industry. We are pleased to welcome Vivek and Rajesh in the Shemaroo family. Both Vivek and Rajesh come with rich experience and their expertise in understanding bollywood content and technology respectively, will definitely help Shemaroo climb milestones in our transformation journey,” Shemaroo Entertainment CEO Hiren Gada has commented on the new appointment.
Vivek Koka, an alumnus of IMDR, has an overall work experience of over 15 years. Prior to this role, he also worked as the Marketing Head of AndPictures and ZEE Classic. He will be responsible for creating new and alternate revenue streams for Shemaroo and also maximize the existing Bollywood business.
Rajesh Kathuria, the new assistant vice president, has an overall experience of around 29 years. He was previously associated with Rediff.com and along with that he has a technology expertise in IT Assets.
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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.
