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Sony SVP Gaurav Seth quits; to launch digital venture
MUMBAI: There’s a shake-up happening at Sony Entertainment Television (SET). Close on the heels of Star Plus programming head Danish Khan being appointed as the business head for the channel, comes the news that SET senior vice president and marketing head Gaurav Seth has put in his papers after a six year stint at the company.
A source tells Indiantelevision.com that Seth put in his papers in May and is currently serving his three months’ notice period.
According to information available with this website, Seth is planning to start-up his own venture in the digital space. With the world going digital and new frontiers opening in the space every day, it comes as no surprise that Seth has chosen to dabble in this futuristic medium.
He started his career with ESPN-Star Sports as marketing manager in 1997. After six years in the organisation, he moved to Altavista Inc as country head in 2003, where he was responsible for brand development, website traffic growth and advertising revenue.
In 2004, he moved to join Zee Telefilms (now Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd) as vice-president, marketing. At Zee, he took care of the group’s sports brands and business.
Seth then moved on to join Subhash Chandra-led Essel Group new venture Indian Cricket League, India as vice-president in 2007, where he headed the marketing and communications role.
Merely a couple of months after that, he moved on to join Vyas Giannetti Creative Sports as business head in 2008. At the end of 2008, he joined SET India as senior vice-president, marketing for Sony Max.
At the time of filing this story, Seth was unavailable for comment.
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.
