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Star to unveil music video with ‘KBC’ host sporting the ‘Don look’
MUMBAI: All energies are being diverted towards introducing the third season of KBC with a ‘mighty bang’ and Star has shown no less vigour in promoting their prime property. The channel has unveiled teasers of a music video that will feature the ‘Don’ rapping to lyrics that read “Kar le Kar le Tu Aek Sawal.” As a prelude to the launch of the show, the three minute music video will premiere at 9 pm on 22 January.
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com Star India advertising, sales and distribution president Paritosh Joshi hopes that the new hip hop track will take on a life of it’s own and go on to become a regular addition to music channel, radio and night club play lists. “Morover, the track makes no mention of KBC.”
With no obvious mention of KBC, the visuals however definitely amplify the big question mark “?”, apart from the title of the track and opening line bearing the theme “Kar le Kar le Tu Aek Sawal.”
What’s interesting is that King Khan himself seemed to have devised this plan to promote the show. This may help facilitate a stir among the core ‘youth based’ audience, mainly women, that the show is attempting to reach out to this time.
However, the promo looks like a take off from the actor’s latest avatar in Don, not excluding ‘the black shades, bling and sexy women.’ This is in stark contrast to the more sober persona that the actor displays on the other promos for KBC.
The music video has been conceptualized, choreographed, directed and sung by Ganesh Hegde. The music has been done by Vishal and Shekhar and the lyrics by Shabbir, RD Telang, Kumar and Asif Baig.
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.
