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Some voices are sought when history is being made.
Dr. Pavan Sonar has been that voice.

Featured In Indian Print & Television · 2011–2025 · English, Hindi, Marathi & Gujarati

International Medical Journal — World’s Most Cited

Quoted in The BMJ — British Medical Journal

Twice, on two completely different landmark topics, years apart — the British Medical Journal turned to Dr. Pavan Sonar as a trusted psychiatric expert. Very few Indian psychiatrists can claim even one BMJ citation.

The BMJ · 2015 · Toxic Alcohol & Public Health

India’s Toxic Alcohol Crisis

Dr. Sonar spoke to the British Medical Journal on the severe public health hazards of alcohol dependence and adulterated liquor in India — calling for mass media communication and strict legislation as essential responses.

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The BMJ · 2018 · Section 377 · Supreme Court Judgment

Glad to Be Gay in India

On the night India’s Supreme Court made history by decriminalising homosexuality, the British Medical Journal sought Dr. Sonar’s expert psychiatric commentary. He spoke about what it means to finally be free to be yourself.

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14 Years · Print & Television · 4 Languages

Featured In Indian Media

Since 2011, Dr. Pavan Sonar has been a trusted expert voice across leading Indian newspapers, magazines, and television channels — speaking on psychiatry, mental health, sexual wellness, and suicide prevention in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.

Dr. Pavan Sonar featured in Indian newspapers and television — media collage 2011 to 2025

A selection of print features and television appearances, 2011–2025

Television Appearances

DD Sahyadri
ABP Majha
Zee 24 Taas
TV9 Marathi
Lokshahi Marathi
Zee News

Print & Publications

Mid-Day Gujarati
Saamna
14+Years Media Presence
2BMJ Citations
6TV Channels
4Languages