Sonu Sood wishes Dr Subhash Chandra on his 75th birthday: ‘You are one of the finest human beings’

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Dr Subhash Chandra, former Rajya Sabha MP and one of India’s most respected and influential media leaders, turns 75 on November 30. On the special occasion, actor Sonu Sood extends his warm wishes.

Dr Subhash Chandra, the visionary entrepreneur and founder of Zee Entertainment, changed the media landscape in India when he launched the country’s first private satellite television channel in 1992. At a time when Doordarshan had a clear monopoly, Dr Subhash Chandra’s bold move, which was lauded by everyone, opened the floodgates for cable TV and entertainment. Dr Subhash Chandra’s pioneering spirit and consistent efforts played a crucial role in how millions consumed content. By making television more diverse, accessible, and engaging, Dr Subhash Chandra paved the way for India’s booming media and entertainment industry. On his 75th birthday, Dr Subhash Chandra continues to receive a wave of love, respect, and admiration from across the world.

Joining millions, actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood extended his birthday wishes to Dr Subhash Chandra on his 75th birthday, calling him an inspiration and a true changemaker. The actor said, “Subhash ji many many happy returns of the day. God bless you with loads of luck, health and happiness. Aaj aapke janamdin pe bas yahi kahunga ki you’re one of the finest human beings to come across. May you always be smiling. Dil se apko bahut bahut dua. Aur party due hai. Kab bolengey, main zaroor party lene aaunga. Aap khush rahein aur ishwar apko hamehsa lambi umar de.”

About Dr Subhash Chandra

Born in Adampur, Haryana, Dr Chandra hails from an Agarwal Bania family. However, his early days were tough as his family wasn’t able to fund his education due to the debt that ran to the tune of Rs 3.5 lakh. After dropping out of school, he joined his family’s trading business while working closely with the Food Corporation of India (FCI). At the job, he shared his idea to store the food grains in open years and cover them with special plastic sheets. Earlier, grains were stored in overburdened godowns.

He convinced FCI with his idea and brought Swiss machines to India to manufacture such sheets. But with no expertise, more than 90 percent of the sheet went to waste. So, he decided to send engineers to Switzerland to train them and start the manufacturing process all over again. The trick worked.

Meanwhile, taking inspiration from Disneyland in the US, he decided to start an amusement park. He then purchased land in North Mumbai to create Essel World, India’s first amusement park, in 1989. After Essel World and Zee TV, Dr Chandra launched India’s first-ever satellite television provider in India, Dish TV.

Moreover, he also a new show named ‘Dr Subash Chandra Show’ to motivate the youth. As expected, it has garnered massive popularity.

Dr Subhash Chandra’s accolades

Dr Chandra is also an awardee of the Global Indian Entertainment Personality of the Year Award. He had won the award in the year 2004. Other awards won by Chandra include Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Business Standard’s Businessman of the Year in 1999, and Indian News Broadcasting awards in 2010, among others.