Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
Sonu Sood, reel life hero, honours real life heroes
Mumbai, 20th November 2024: The 16th edition of Dr Batra’s® Positive Health Awards, supported by Bajaj Auto, was held at the TATA Theatre, NCPA Mumbai. Hosted by the renowned actress Mandira Bedi, the event celebrates individuals who have overcome significant illnesses and disabilities while making meaningful contributions to society.
The distinguished jury panel, which included Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto; Padma Shri recipient Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder of Dr Batra’s® Group of Companies; Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi; Vivek Oberoi; and R. Balki, faced the challenging task of selecting winners from hundreds of applications received from across the country.
More than 1000 prominent leaders from different walks of life graced the occasion with their presence. Among these was Guest of Honor, Dr. Bu Abdullah, Chairman of Bu Abdullah Group (UAE) who specially flew in from Dubai for the event.
The audience was treated to a captivating experience, featuring musical performances by ‘Swarrange,’ an orchestra comprised of visually challenged individuals and dynamic performances on wheelchairs showcasing fusion of kathak and bharatnatyam by Pasha Dance Group from Bengaluru.
Speaking on the occasion, Padma Shri recipient Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder – Dr Batra’s® group of companies said, “I believe that true inspiration for patients comes from other patients who have successfully recovered. The positive health heroes are an inspiration to millions of others who are sick. As a healing brand practicing the safe science of homeopathy, we take pride in unveiling their extraordinary stories, which are a testament to their true spirit. Our gratitude extends to Mr. Rajiv Bajaj and to our other sponsors for their unwavering support. ”
Speaking on the occasion – Actor and Philanthropist, Sonu Sood said, “Dr Batra’s® Foundation is doing great work in recognizing people who are specially abled. Their stories are truly inspirational and are examples for others to follow. I commend the good work done by Dr Batra’s® in healing people through homeopathy – a safe system of medicine.”
Rajiv Bajaj – MD, Bajaj Auto said, “I am a firm believer in the science of homeopathy and strongly advocate it, as I have also witnessed its healing power. Dr. Batra has modernized it and taken it to the world. We are proud to collaborate with Dr. Batra’s® Positive Health Awards for the past many years. We are happy to support our differently-abled fellow Indians through this extraordinary platform.”
Satyam was declared the People’s Choice winner with more than 4 lakh votes, while Suvarna Raj garnered over 3 lakh votes and Anand Arnold garnered over 2 lakh votes.
Each of these awardees took home a certificate and trophy naming them ‘Positive Health Heroes 2024’ together with a cheque for One Lakh Rupees to aid their journey in making this world a better place.
About Dr Batra’s Foundation:
Dr. Batra’s Positive Health Foundation is the CSR arm of Dr. Batra’s® Group of Companies and has been making a profound difference in the lives of the less fortunate in the country. Initiated 22 years ago, the foundation currently runs 192 free clinics that provide lifetime free consultation and treatment on the 2nd Thursday of every month for the needy. Dr. Batra’s® Foundation has been associated with ten non-profit organizations across the country to spread the goodness of homeopathy to the underprivileged. The Foundation has given scholarships to over a 100 deserving homeopathy students who wish to pursue studies in Homeopathy but cannot afford the fees.