On Teacher’s Day Sony YAY! celebrates gurus who have shaped todays icons
The channel’s ‘Heroes Behind the Heroes’ initiative recognised mentors like film maker Mahesh Bhatt, choreographer Remo D'Souza and badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, among others
Real heroes don’t always wear capes; they also teach, mentor and help individuals realize their best potential. Dedicating countless hours to us with their knowledge and insight, it is teachers, who with their blood, sweat and love, become of one of the biggest superheroes in our lives.
While we look up to a host of successful icons across various fields, it is their teachers who are instrumental in propelling them to success. This year, on Teacher's Day, Sony YAY! celebrates these real heroes through a unique initiative Heroes Behind The Heroes.
Sony YAY’s campaign recognizes and celebrates those mentors/gurus who have not only groomed world-class individuals across various fields, but also continue to encourage budding talent.
Building on the unprecedented support for the last two years, which brought a host of teachers and students under one roof, the third edition of Heroes Behind the Heroes continues with the promise to recognize and felicitate the nation’s eminent mentors.
The past editions of Heroes Behind The Heroes witnessed stalwarts such as Sania Mirza, Terence Lewis, Subhash Ghai, Kailash Satyarthi, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and many more being recognized for their efforts.
In the current edition, Sony YAY! acknowledged inspirational personalities like Vivian Fernandes, better known as DIVINE, an Indian rapper who brought upon a new wave of rap and hip-hop right from the streets of Mumbai. DIVINE, through his label, Gully Gang Entertainment, now manages and unearths desi hip-hop talent by churning out content round the clock.
With more than a decade of experience in the Indian film industry, Remo D’Souza, is not only credited for his success today as a film director, but for his sheer passion for dance. The ace choreographer has taken his expertise forward through mentoring and training dancers at his Remo's Dance Institute.
Film maker Mahesh Bhatt, is well known for his distinctive work in Hindi cinema. He is regarded highly not only in the Indian film fraternity but also globally. Having mentored and trained several successful Bollywood actors, he is credited for some of the finest work in the film industry.
The Heroes Behind the Heroes campaign also celebrated those gurus who have not just produced cricket icons that represent the country, but have also made grass-root cricket in Mumbai prosper immensely through their academies. Dinesh Lad, is a renowned name across cricketing circles. Lad is credited for nurturing and honing the talent of the country’s current Vice Captain, Rohit Sharma and his own son Siddesh Lad. Not only that, he has been mentoring and grooming talent at the Swami Vivekananda International School.
Former Indian cricketer and Founder of Vengsarkar Cricket Academy, Dilip Vengsarkar today presides over three academies in the city. The channel celebrated his contribution to not only Indian cricket but also coaching and mentoring famed cricketers, Ajit Agarkar and Ramesh Powar.
Not just cricket, Badminton too continues to win laurels for the country with its shuttlers dominating on the world stage. One of the most inspiring figures in producing the new badminton stars of tomorrow has been Pullela Gopichand. He has taken the likes of Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu under his wing and trained them to perfection.
In addition to these two superstars, the 2009 Dronacharya Awardee grooms youngsters at the Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad.
The initiative also celebrated and felicitated heroes from other walks of life, one of them being Afroz Shah, the man behind the largest beach clean-cup drive in the city. In October 2015, this Mumbai-based lawyer spearheaded the drive that saw the 2.5-km long stretch at Versova beach being entirely transformed over three years ago. His efforts were even recognized by the United Nations, which awarded him with the Champions of the Earth award in 2016.
Another face for change that was recognized through the initiative was Ria Sharma, the founder of the NGO, Make Love Not Scars (MLNS). MLNS has since 2014 rehabilitated over sixty acid-attack survivors. Their campaign #EndAcidSale won a Gold Cannes Lion in film in 2016.
Adding a layer of fun to the heartfelt initiative with these heroes were Sony YAY!’s iconic duo of Honey and Bunny. The pair known for their light-hearted banter and teaching kids something or the other through their camaraderie, celebrated these heroes.
Leena Lele Dutta, Business Head, Sony Pictures Networks India, Kids’ Genre, said, "The Heroes Behind the Heroes initiative by Sony YAY! is an ongoing celebration of those teachers who've shaped today’s role-models. These individuals have not only selflessly dedicated their lives to honing and nurturing their students’ talentbut alsoto grooming and mentoring the next generation of budding youngsters. Sony YAY!, through this initiative is not just recognizing and celebrating these heroes, but also highlighting the core value that a teacher brings into our lives. We salute, and celebrate these eminent personalities for their selfless endeavours towards nurturing excellence and producing the champions of tomorrow."
Remo added, "Thank you so much Sony YAY! for this amazing award and celebrating teachers across various fields. The award is a testament to all the silent heroes who play a vital role in the success of today's role models. It's a great initiative by Sony YAY! simply because it is nice to celebrate the people who have been instrumental in helping us succeed."
DIVINE said, "A teacher isn't just someone you find in a classroom. Life, and people we come across in that life, all teach us something about ourselves. My life taught me to be authentic and honest about my music, and I am honoured that I've inspired other rappers to be proud of their roots and where they come from."
Former Badminton player and India's Chief National Coach, P Gopichand said, "Extremely humbled by this gesture by Sony YAY! To be recognized for your efforts in shaping an individual’s career, is a really nice feeling and this initiative serves it to perfection."
Vengsarkar said, "Cricket has quite easily been my life. From representing India at the highest level to nurturing talent, it has been a joy ride. A little celebration of all those years of dedication will inevitably bring smiles on faces of teachers. I am extremely happy that Sony YAY! has undertaken this initiative and aims to celebrate the real Heroes Behind the Heroes. Thank you, Sony YAY!"
Ria Sharma added, “I am so honored and touched by Sony YAY!’s initiative, Heroes Behind The Heroes. Such initiatives further restore hope that corporations are socially conscious when it comes to highlighting causes and I am personally grateful to them. I wish them all the best in taking forward this initiate and sincerely look forward to being a part of it. I want to thank them for giving me the platform to spread awareness on my cause and for this award. I am truly humbled.”
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