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ANUPAM PATHAK

Broadcaster with over three decades of experience. Started as reporter/sub editor with leading Hindi newspaper Swatantra Bharat by The Pioneer Ltd for 3 years. Joined All India Radio as Transmission Executive in 1988. Years later retired as Indian Broadcast (Programme) services officer. Was Head of Programme AIR Agra, Head of Office AIR Kanpur and retired as Head of programme Doordarshan Lucknow in Nov, 2023.

As broadcaster I have been instrumental in launching and establishing FM Rainbow Lucknow. For over 5 years presented regular shows daily on FM Rainbow and later served as in charge of the channel for 5 years. Have been in charge of sports, Talks, Feature, Youth, Science and Drama programmes for quite a time. Apart from F M broadcasting and radio features I have taken special interest in sports programmes. I have covered many international sports mega events abroad for AIR like Beijing Olympics, London Olympics, Rio Olympics -Commonwealth games Melbourne, Delhi, Glasgow- Asian games Doha, Guangzhou, Jakarta, Hangzhou being the major ones.I am approved National commentator for Non sports events and national commentator for badminton.

USTAD AHMED HUSSAIN and USTAD MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN
(Ghazal and Bhajan Samrat)

Awards won by the duo:
1. Padma Shri award presented by President Honorable Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 5, 2023. 1.
2. Central Sangeet Natak Academy Award conferred by Honorable President Shri Ramnath Kovind on 17 January, 2018, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
3. Urdu Academy Award (Central and Rajasthan Government).
4. Lifetime Achievement Award (by Amir Khusro Foundation).
5. Rajasthan Sangeet Ratna, Rajasthan Gaurav, Surratna Award, State Award.
6. Titles such as Shahenshah-e-Ghazal, Roohe Ghazal, Ghazal Samrat, Bhajan Pandit Award/Pride of the Nation.
7. Lifetime Achievement Flavor Gold Auditorium Hall (2000).
8. Dagar Gharana Award, Maharana Foundation, Udaipur.
9. Noshad Award, Kishan Maharaj Award, Begum Akhtar Award.
The duo has been recently conferred with a Ph.D. in Ghazal Singing by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule University, Achrol, Jaipur, at its eighth convocation on 30 November, 2023.

Smt Sumona S Pandey

वर्तमान में Akashvani Lucknow में सहायक निदेशक के पद पर कार्यरत पिछले 37 वर्षों akashvani से जुड़े रहते हुए innumerable production कार्य किए जिसमें नाटक serial इन्द्रधनुष के अलावा ..health से जुड़े विषय HIV पर लगभग 400 से अधिक प्रायोजित कार्यक्रम Upsacs ke सहयोग से निर्मित और प्रसारित किए “बिंदास बोल चलें जिंदगी की ओर” साथ ही बच्चों ,महिलाओं,युवाओं, वृद्धजन, divyang जनों हेतु अनेक interviews और prog किए । FM पर eminent Personalities पर आधारित “FM मेहमान “की प्रस्तुति के साथ vividh Bharati पर भी phone in कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत करना आदि तमाम कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत व आयोजित करना,Bollywood singer Dilraj Kaur का हाल ही में
Concert organise करना etc

SHRUTI PURI

CURRICULUM VITAE

Husband: Mr. Sanjay Puri

Regional Manager, Pidilite Industries Limited

Date of Birth: 20 March 1972

Address: E-003, Mayur Dhwaj Appartment, I.P. Ext. New Delhi 110092
Email Address : shrutikrishnayan20@gmail.com

Mobile : 9891075577 8454937888

Academic Qualification: Post graduation in English from Agra University, Agra
Post graduation in Music from Prachin Kalakendra, Chandigarh

Work Experience:

1 Presently working with the capacity of Presenter and Private Producer with Delhi Doordarshan and All India Radio (AIR) from December ’1990 to Present.
Presenter of public grievances program “Aaj Subah “ and phone-in program on All India Radio from December ’1990 to Present.

Prog. BrajMadhuri (Braj Bhasha) 1992 to Present

Aadha Aakash Humara 2019 to Present

Bharat Vani (For External Services)1995 to 2005

Ghar Aangan (FM Gold) present

Sahityiki on DD National 1993 to 2016

Live Commentary on Shri Krishna Janmashtami From Janmasthan Mathura from last 15 years in Braj Bhasha for DD National ( Live telecasted in 162 countries)

Live Commentary On Holi From last so many years

2. Organised multiple national and international events. Represented Indian culture in Skill Olympics in South Korea. Award Show in Dubai & Kathmandu.

3. More than 20 years’ experience in theatre.
Received a President’s Award in 1984 for cultural performance.

4. Empanelled announcer for parliamentary award and presenting it for the last 18 years in various states of India & Abroad
Anchored the whole 20 days program in Chaupal and Natyashala at the Suraj Kund Craft Mela in 2005.

5. One of the jury members of the annual awards of Doordarshan.

Was the judge of the Little Champs and Zee Cinestar Ki Khoj & Idea Rocks India program for Zee TV.

6. Have been creating corporate films and organising annual programmes for corporate clients for more than 15 Years.
List of clients include corporates like Pidilite, LG, Ashok Leyland, BHEL, GAIL India, Sanskriti University, Manipal University, Vision Divyang Foundation and Government bodies like Uttarakhand Police, Delhi Police and Municipal Corporation Pithoragarh.

7. Started her career at the age of 12 years as an actor in serial Kabir, telecasted on Doordarshan, produced and directed by Anil Chaudhary. Also acted in Sukh Chain for Lucknow Doordarshan.

8.Co-Produced & acted in Soordas and Vilbh Mangal ki Pratigya for Doordarshan National and Produced & Directed Rocking Stars for Doordarshan Dehradoon.

9. Acted in regional films like Braj ka Birju, Sanjha & Sunday.

Directed bhojpuri musical album Dil Bole Kukdu Koo.

10. Voice Over and Dubbing artist since 1986.
Dubbed the english movie Ten Commandments to Hindi and also did many software projects for Government of India.

11. Got best supporting actress award for short film SAANJHA.

12. Made documentary films for RPF and recorded announcements for Indian Railways.

13. Acted in So many Short Films on youtube

14. Running 2 successful YouTube channels

With best regards.

Shruti Puri.

DEEPA JOSHI (DEEPA BHUSHAN)

Deepa Joshi is a talented singer, influencer, voice-over artist, anchor, broadcaster (AIR/DD), and educationist. She is also an entrepreneur and founder of Purple Music India, a registered MSME enterprise, established to promote Hindi and Kumaoni music and provide a platform for emerging artists.

Coming from a defence background, Deepa has been singing professionally for several years and has performed at numerous stage shows and live concerts across Defence organizations and various social and cultural platforms. She has also acted in stage dramas and participated in group dance performances, showcasing her versatile artistic expression.

Deepa’s musical style is diverse and soulful, covering multiple languages such as Hindi, English, and Kumaoni. With a melodious voice and strong classical foundation, she performs a wide range of genres — from Bollywood and folk to devotional and ghazal.

A native of Lucknow, Deepa was trained under her Guru Late Shri Vinod Chatterjee and holds a graduation degree in Music. She is also a registered member of the Indian Singers and Musicians Rights Association (ISAMRA), the apex body that protects the rights of performing artists in India.

Under her enterprise Purple Music India, Deepa has released several songs in Hindi and Kumaoni, which have been published by well-known music labels such as T-Series, Red Ribbon, Planet 9 Production, and A Plus Studio.

Recently, her Kumaoni song “O’ Re Shivani” was released and warmly received by listeners. Another Kumaoni song is scheduled for release shortly. Adding to the excitement, Deepa’s upcoming duet Bhajan on Lord Krishna and Lord Ram with Bhajan Samrat Padma Shri Anup Jalota ji will soon be launched under the banner of T-Series, promising a divine musical experience for her fans.

CURRICULUM VITAE

ATHAR SAEED

Contact No:(0) 9810124768
e-mail: atharsaeed78@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

A professional media expert with more than 25 years of experience in news reading, stage anchoring, tv and radio programs, dubbing, voice over, teaching and other related fields. Accomplished and enthusiastic writer and anchor offering a firm and stable background in education and journalism. Skilled in researching and creating an array of materials in all the concerned departments. Possess excellent editorial abilities leveraged to ensure high quality and standards are consistently achieved.

Believe in hard work in achieving excellence through efficient and effective action with positive approach. A strong team player and team leader with good communication and training skills. Have good reputation for effective planning, organization and delivery of required outcomes.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TELEVISION

As an Anchor with ZEE TV Network for more than 12 years anchoring different shows based on career, social issues, religious matters and current affairs.
Anchored “Tandurusti Hazar Nemat”, a health magazine on ETV Urdu for more than four years
Anchored 13 episodes of program “Baatein Mulaqatein”, a celebrity show for DD Urdu
Anchored 13 episodes of a career based program, “Naee Raahein Naee Manzilein” for DD Urdu
Worked as a Script Writer for program “Ek Haseen Pal” that went on air on Bhopal Doordarshan for 52 episodes
Anchored(including research and script writing) 13 episodes of informative and communicative programme “Insaaf ka Darwaaza” for Doordarshan
Approved drama artist for Doordarshan.
Commentary Speaker for Films Division.
Assistant News Editor with DD News.
Anchor/Commentator/Narrator of “Gyan Darshan’ TV channel of IGNOU/Doordarshan
Anchor/Commentator/Drama Artist of NCERT’s Academic programs for Radio and Television.
As an anchor, did corporate film for PETRONET LNG Gas Ltd. Apart from this, did a few more corporate films.

RADIO

Associated with All India Radio presenting programs on a wide range of topics since 1987
News Reader cum Translator for Hindi News with All India Radio including compilation and editing of news stories and bulletins.
Announcer on Delhi Stations/National Channel/ESD/FM Channel of All India Radio
RJ on World Space Satellite Radio
RJ on FM Rainbow, FM Gold channel of All India Radio hosting various programs.
RJ with Vodafone radio for two years.
News Reader/Editor for Urdu News on Radio HUM FM in UAE.
Presenter/Script Writer in Gyan Vani Delhi FM channel of IGNOU.
Drama Artist for All India Radio.

STAGE ANCHORING

Anchored in Virasat Mela organized by Delhi government for more than eight years.
Anchored Punjabi Music Show at Delhi Haat by Punjabi Academy.
Anchored Qawwali and Sufiyana concerts at Garden of Five Senses by Delhi Tourism.
Anchored Jashn-e-Salaam by Zee Network in Hyderabad and Delhi in 2012 and 2013.
Anchored All India Mushaira at Delhi hosted by ZEE media.
Anchored Azam Garh Festival at IIC in New Delhi in 2012.
Anchored Shimla International Summer Festival in 2015 by Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.
Anchored Patiala Festival of music at Patiala, Punjab by Govt. of Punjab.
Conducted Quiz competitions at Urdu Academy, Delhi .
Anchored Swaraanjali, the live musical event of All India Radio, at Rag Bhawan, New Delhi. APART from this
At many instances did stage shows for All India Radio.
Hosted many musical stage show for Doordarshan at Siri Fort Auditorium and studios.
Been a regular member of monthly All Faith Prayer programme organized by Gandhi National Museum, New Delhi.
Anchored LT. governor of Delhi’s special programme on ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ at Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi(2022)
Hosted many corporate events including Hamdard Laboratories India.
Hosted prestigious ‘Republic Day Mushaira’ at Red Fort organized by Govt. of Delhi for more than 12 years.
Hosted ‘Rashtriya Kavi Sammelan’ at Red Fort organized by Govt. of Delhi.
Anchored three Drama Festivals organized by Urdu Academy Delhi.
Hosted ‘Dhanak Rang’ and ‘Rang Dhanak Ke’ -variety of cultural programs organized by Govt. of Delhi.
Apart from this successfully hosted abundant stage shows consisting wide variety of music, dance, and other art forms across the country.

DUBBING/VOICE OVER

Did Voice Over for Discovery channel, History, Sanskaar TV, Satsang TV, DD Urdu, DD National, DD News etc..
Did Voice Over for advertisements/documentaries, audio/visual cassettes and commercial spots for radio and television (in both Urdu and Hindi).
Did more than 100 Hollywood/Animation Films as Dubbing Artist.
Worked with ANI (Asian News International) as Voice Over artist for various news based programs.

COMMENTATOR

Doing commentaries on national level for All India Radio on very special occasions like Run for Unity, Republic Day, Independence Day, Prime Minister’s NCC rally etc..
Covered IPL cricket, World Cup 2009 and other important cricket events.

JOURNALISM

Associated with Indraprastha University, Delhi as a faculty member and as an External Examiner of Mass Communication Examinations.
As a faculty member often visit Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia, TMU, Amity University, Guru Jambheshwar University Hisar etc. to take media classes and workshops.
As faculty member, associated with Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, New Delhi, teaching various acting courses since 10 years.
As a faculty member, worked with CRAFT Film School, New Delhi, taught various batches of TV Journalism and Radio Jockey course for approx. 15 years.
Worked as a Correspondent/Reporter for the evening daily “Yug Bandhu” for 7 years
Served as Editor for “Surabhi”, a college magazine

MODELLING

As a model in an ad film for SELVO Company.

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

Awarded with “National Youth Award”
Shikhar Samman 2012 awarded by renowned cricketer Virendra Sehwag for excellent achievements in media
Best Anchor Award by Zee Network (ZEE SALAM) in the year 2014.
Honoured by Nation Gandhi Museum, New Delhi through former Education Minister of India, Dr. Karan Singh.
Honoured by YMCA, New Delhi at seventeenth Yuv Utsav-2023.
Recipient of Sir Syed award-2019 presented by Federation for Education Development Delhi
Honoured as “Student of the Year” in college
Served as Captain and General Captain in college.
University Badminton Champion.
Awarded various prizes in acting, mono acting, mime and plays at state level.
Won various prizes in singing competitions at state level.
Won many awards, cups and medals in athletics, badminton and cricket including University Championship and State Level Tournaments.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Graduation from Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
LL. B. from Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
Shiksha Visharad from Sahitya Sammelan, Allahabad.
Ayurved Ratan from Sahitya Sammelan, Allahbad.
Adeeb from Jamia Urdu University, Aligarh.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

Very pleasant, helpful and caring nature
Excellent communication and writing skills
Excellent planning and problem solving skills
Able to take responsibilities
Comfortable working in a wide variety of environments

PERSONAL PROFILE

Father’s name : Mr. Zia Saeed

Nationality : Indian

Languages known : Urdu, Hindi and English

SIMRAN KOHLI

Simran Kohli is a seasoned media professional, Professor of Practice, and former national radio host with over two decades of experience in radio, media consulting, and capacity building. She has led programming and hosted prime-time shows across leading stations like Radio Mirchi, RED FM, Big FM, and Radio City, while also founding Asia’s first full-time private radio training academy. As a consultant with UNICEF and the Election Commission of India, she designed impactful radio campaigns, including Radio4Child Awards and “Radio Hello Voters,” significantly increasing public awareness. At Jamia’s Mass Communication Research Centre, she mentors students through radio and voice workshops, content creation, and community projects, including shows on women empowerment. Her work extends to social change initiatives like setting up a campus radio in Tihar Jail, training over 12,000 inmates, and authoring The Radio Jockey Handbook. Skilled in teaching, content creation, communication strategy, and mentoring, she continues to shape media education and outreach through innovation, research, and training.

‘Kala Nidhi’ VIVEK PRAKASH

is a Singer & Music Composer par excellence.

A winner of prestigious Sangeet Natak Academy award along with numerous other awards, Vivek Prakash is a brilliantly talented singer, music director, poet par excellence, possessing a scintillating stage presence.

He is India’s youngest Grade – 1 music composer of All India Radio & Television.

Travelled to about 20 countries, for over 1500 spell binding performances & concerts.

Composed & recorded Sampoorn Bhagwadgita five times till now & the latest one in Urdu, first time in the history of the entire world.

His music in the film Kahani Gudiya Ki carried an intense musical score by him which is widely acclaimed. His music in the short film Tapish was well appreciated a few years back at the Cairo International Film Festival.

He has to his credit, above 300 music albums & CDs as a composer & singer.

Scored music for more than 2000 jingles, ad films, backgrounds and other commercials.

Besides many others, his most famous jingle & ad film of a renowned dhoop batti has created history by running successfully since last 30 years in multiple languages. Unmatched for any other product.

Vivek’s musical exuberance is consistently appreciated by all ace singers & his co-musicians of Indian film industry. Almost all the established singers of Indian Film & Music industry, including Late Padma bhushan Jagjit Singh, Asha Bhosle, Padma Shri Anup Jalota, Sunidhi Chauhan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Padma Bhushan Udit Narayan, Vinod Rathod, Padma Shri Suresh Wadkar, Sadhana Sargam, Kumar Sanu, Padma Shri Dr. Shoma Ghosh, Kavita Seth, Rekha Bhardwaj. Padma Shri Sonu Nigam, Padma Shri Anuradha Paudwal, Javed Ali, Padma Shri Kailash Kher, KK, Abhijeet & Alka Yagnik etc. have sung many of Vivek’s compositions.

Composed songs sings in almost all the prominent regional languages of India besides Hindi.

His songs and hundreds of compositions have been successfully showcased by all the prominent music companies of India and abroad.

Commendable!

Celebrated singer Vivek Prakash along with his wife,Mrs Roli Prakash, a well known singer is not only a well-known performer but is a great philanthropist as well !

1. So just to give back to the society, this charming singer does not charge any professional fee from the defence forces Army, Navy, & Airforce & even travels to forward areas for doing concerts for entertaining and cheering our soldiers who are on duty day & night there in difficult terrains.

2. Similarly, he also does concerts for Old age homes & doesn’t take any remuneration for himself.

3. Lastly, as another gesture of love for his social responsibility Vivek doesn’t charge his professional fee for his Lec-Dem concerts performed at schools for students upto class 10th.

The organisers have to take care of the infrastructure & logistics only.

Author name: vijay