Ashok named United Nations goodwill Ambassador

Chairman and CEO of the Hyde Park Entertainment Group, Amritraj is an internationally-renowned filmmaker, who has been a pioneering force in bridging India and Hollywood through film and media. 

Accepting the honour, Amritraj said “I look forward to working with the United Nations in India to amplify awareness about the SDGs. It is a tremendous opportunity that brings together my personal desire to serve the country of my birth, and my passion to leverage the power of the media for the creation of diverse, socially-relevant content.” 

Welcoming Amritraj to the UN Family, Yuri Afanasiev, UN Resident Coordinator said, “We look forward to working with Amritraj as a powerful advocate for the SDGs, and to his support in showcasing innovations and cutting-edge solutions to development challenges that are being generated in India.” 

In September 2015, at the UN General Assembly, 193 countries adopted arguably the most ambitious global agenda of our times, The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – a plan of action for people, planet, prosperity and peace. India played an important role in shaping the global agenda and is critical to its success.