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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson hosts his first tv production ‘The Hero’ on AXN
9 ordinary men and women; one extraordinary host and a search for ‘The Hero.’ Testing the physical abilities of the 9 contestants with extraordinaire challenges and testing their moral fiber with desirable temptations. Each week, the contestants will be tested physically, mentally, and morally, as they try to prove that they truly deserve the title of ‘The Hero’ and the life-changing chance of winning up to a million dollars in prize money. ‘The Hero’ will challenge the competitors to prove they’ve got what it takes to be heroes, pushing them to the limits to see what they are willing to overcome, undergo or sacrifice for the sake of their fellow contestants. The contestants include a fitness instructor, a single mother with 5 odd jobs, a construction worker, a trauma surgeon, a professional WWE wrestler and a married police officer.
From the wrestling ring to the Hollywood screens, the legendary Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson now makes his way to your home though television. The World’s most celebrated Wrestler turned Hollywood Actor is taking up another new role of a Host and Executive Producer for ‘The Hero’ that premieres at 10 pm on 18th October exclusively on AXN. Dwayne ‘Rock’ Johnson will serve as The Hero’s mentor and motivator, encouraging the contestants to reach far beyond their personal limits. In the end, one player will rise above the others, overcoming obstacles he/she never thought possible in order to become a true hero.
‘The Hero will test the emotional, physical and characters of the contestants through the 8 episodes of the series. Catch all the action, suspense and thrill with Dwayne being a Rock stellar mentor with an unwavering moral compass. The Hero premieres on 18th October at 10 pm exclusively on AXN
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
