New Delhi: Dr. Subhash Chandra, the founder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. and the Essel Group who also serves as the Chairman Emeritus of the company, celebrates his birthday today. More than a media baron and one of India’s most respected business leaders, he is a visionary who changed the course of Indian entertainment forever.
He launched India’s first private satellite TV channel, Zee TV, in 1992 which opened the doors to a new era of storytelling and transformed how millions experienced television. From growing up in a modest family in Haryana to becoming a pioneering force in global media, Dr. Chandra’s journey is a powerful reminder of what determination, courage, and belief in one’s dreams can achieve.
His journey has not been without struggles. He has faced failures, financial setbacks, and moments of uncertainty. Yet, every time life tested him, he chose courage over comfort. His ability to rise after every fall, take bold risks and believe in new ideas when others doubted them has inspired countless dreamers.
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Here are 7 timeless and powerful quotes by Dr. Subhash Chandra that continue to inspire millions:
1. “Every day is a new beginning, I live in the present.”
A reminder that success belongs to those who don’t dwell on the past but embrace new opportunities with hope and clarity.
2. “Strength lies in facing problems, not in running away from them. Problems occur in everyone’s lives… Courage is in facing them with an open heart.”
An inspiring message to turn adversity into strength instead of escaping.
3. “I have learned a lot in bad times.”
True wisdom comes from challenges, setbacks are hidden lessons, not endings.
4. “The real owner of ZEE TV is the people of the country.”
A tribute to the viewers whose love built one of India’s biggest entertainment brands.
5. “Be it Hindi or Hinglish, Zee was never and will never be speechless.”
A proud statement defining Zee’s fearless storytelling and cultural representation.
6. “If you accept failure, then you can improve on it. It’s funny though, because, on the flip side of the coin, I’d say that if you don’t accept failure, there is no failure.”
An inspiring outlook for entrepreneurs, success is built on learning, not perfection.
7. “I have learned in 26 years that only money cannot give you best content.”
Creativity thrives on passion and purpose, not budgets alone.
