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BARC Week 3: Bhojpuri Cinema claims lead in Bhojpuri GEC genre
MUMBAI: The third week of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data witnessed Bhojpuri Cinema claiming its leadership position back from Big Magic Ganga, which was the leader in the Bhojpuri GEC genre in week 2.
On the other hand, other regional channel leaders continued to dominate their respective genres.
Bangala GECs
Star Jalsha remained in the first position with 245951 (‘000s) followed by Zee Bangla in the second place with 147074 (‘000s). Jalsha Movies stayed on the third pole with 66295 (‘000s). Zee Bangla Cinema with 41069 (‘000s) and Colors Bangla with 33826 (‘000s) stood at the fourth and fifth position respectively.
Bhojpuri GECs
In this week’s data, Bhojpuri Cinema emerged as the number one channel with 20844 (‘000s) followed in the second rung by Big Magic Ganga with 10430 (‘000s), which was in the first slot last week, Dabangg retained its third position with 9327 (‘000s), while Dangal TV with 6703 (‘000s) grabbed the fourth spot. ETV Bihar Jharkhand with 3565 (‘000s) stood in the fifth slot.
Kannada GECs
Colors Kannada retained its leadership position with 298660 (‘000s). Udaya Movies stood at the number two position with 151706 (‘000s) followed by Suvarna with 150918 (‘000s) in third place. While Udaya TV stood in the fourth position with 141511 (‘000s), while Zee Kannada bagged the fifth spot with 137970 (‘000s).
Marathi GECs
In week 3, Zee Marathi maintained its top position with 177406 (‘000s). Colors Marathi grabbed the second slot with 95476 (‘000s) and Zee Talkies stood at number three with 59153 (‘000s). Star Pravah garnered the fourth slot with 45468 (‘000s) and Maiboli was at number five with 22994 (‘000s).
Malayalam GECs
Asianet secured the leadership position in the genre with 375213 (‘000s) followed by Mazhavil Manorama in the second spot with 98950 (‘000s). Following it was Flowers TV with 76016 (‘000s) in the third rung. Asianet Movies came in fourth with 59365 (‘000s), whereas Surya TV with 52931 (‘000s) stood on the fifth berth.
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV secured the leadership position in the genre with 106117 (‘000s) followed by Tarang TV in the second spot with 53934 (‘000s), while Colors Oriya came third with 20239 (‘000s). Odisha TV bagged the fourth spot with 13923 (‘000s) and Prameya News 7 with 9129 (‘000s) took the fifth berth.
Tamil GECs
Sun TV retained its leadership position with 969791 (‘000s), while KTV followed in the second position with 282331 (‘000s). Star Vijay stood third with 210192 (‘000s), whereas Polimer with 97732 (‘000s) was in the fourth position. Kalaignar TV bagged the fifth spot with 83628 (‘000s).
Telugu GECs
ETV Telugu emerged as the number one channel in the Telugu GEC genre and grabbed number one position with 400566 (‘000s) followed by Zee Telugu in second place with 388443 (‘000s) and Gemini TV in the third spot with 365872 (‘000s). Maa TV with 352350 (‘000s) bagged the fourth place, while Gemini Movies with 194995 (‘000s) stood at number five.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
