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Shouvik Roy rises to top notfch marketing role at JioStar
MUMBAI: Shouvik Roy has landed the senior vice president’s job at JioStar, where he will head marketing and programming strategy and insights. The appointment marks a swift promotion for the executive, who spent nearly 13 years climbing the ranks at Disney Star.
Roy’s new role, which he assumed in November, puts him at the helm of marketing strategy for the merged entertainment giant. His last position at Disney Star saw him leading marketing for Star Plus, the company’s flagship entertainment channel, a role he held from January 2023 through to December this year.
The Mumbai-based executive’s career at Disney Star began in 2013 as an assistant marketing manager for Star Jalsha and Jalsha Movies in Kolkata. He steadily rose through senior manager and assistant vice president positions before being named director in April 2022.
Before his Disney Star stint, Roy spent nearly four years at Idea Cellular, where he led events and activations for Kolkata and West Bengal. Earlier roles included account management at Matrix Direct Communications and a brief spell in public relations at Nataraj Group.
Roy’s appointment comes as JioStar consolidates its position in India’s fiercely competitive entertainment market. With over 16 years in brand management under his belt, he inherits a portfolio that will test his mettle in programming strategy and consumer insights. The industry will be watching whether his Disney pedigree translates into JioStar gold.
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.
