Mumbai : Dr Batra’s Positive Health Awards 2013, an initiative to recognise and award the heroism of those who have displayed outstanding courage and have inspired many people in different ways in their fight against disease and disability, was held at NCPA, Mumbai today. Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan appreciated the courage of the heroes and presented the awards to the winners at a glittering ceremony that had over 1,000 people in attendance. It marked the 8th year of this initiative.

The winners of this year’s edition of the awards were selected by an eminent panel of jurists, comprising Maneka Gandhi, Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, Filmmaker R. Balki, Bajaj Auto Managing Director – Rajiv Bajaj, and Dr Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri Recipient – Founder & Chairman, Dr Batra’s Positive Health Clinic. The awardees were Ms Ruhi Shingade, Ms Nishtha Thaker Anand, Mr. Girish Gogia, Ms. Saylee Nandkishor Agavane and Mr. Narayan D. Dharap, who exemplified what it takes to transform humans into heroes.

In addition to a short biographic film on each awardee, attendees at the award function were treated to scintillating dance performance by Ability Unlimited Foundation a dance troupe of specially-abled children. There was also a musical rendition by the students of The Happy Home and School for the Blind, with whom Dr Batra’s has been associated with for the last 42 years.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri recipient said: “The Positive Health Awards honor people who have beaten the odds to achieve greatness and at the same time have given back to society in their own way. This is the 8th year of these awards, and every year I am amazed at the spirits these awardees exhibit. They are truly ambassadors of life worth living.”

Reiterating his support to the cause, Mr. Rajiv Bajaj said: The courage and confidence of these awardees have inspired me and many and will undoubtedly continue to inspire and spread hope to others in the country. Having been associated with this initiative and witnessing the remarkable stories of strength and recovery of the awardees, I have seen this event grow phenomenally.”

Source : Lokesh Shastri