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Shemaroo releases home video of Salmaan Khan film ‘Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar’
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Video has released VCDs and DVDs of the Salmaan Khan-Shilpa Shetty starrer Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar.
The film, directed by K.S Adhiyaman and produced by Bubby Kent, has a social theme interspersed with humour and romance.
The firm has also released comedian Jaswinder Bhalla’s album Chhankata 2006-Kadh’Tiyan Kasraan on audio cassettes and CDs. The album starring trio of Jaswinder Bhalla, Mr.Bal Mukand Sharma and Ms Neelu, is the Silver Jubilee edition of the Chhankata Series which is popular for its hilarious comedy on politics, social problems, corruption, etc.
Besides the comedy, non-stop satires, jokes and wits; the Silver Jubilee Edition has guest performances from Punjabi Singers like Sardool Sikander, Surinder Chinda,Balkar Sidhu, Sukhwinder Sukhi and Hardev Mahi Nangal who have sung to add special flavour to the album. Also issues like Rakhi Sawant- Mika controversy and molestation of girl students by Punjab Police are among the current topics covered in the comedy show album.
Bhalla says, “With the love and good wishes of my several fans I have been encouraged to provide them with wholesome entertainment year after year. This being the silver jubilee edition I am more than happy to be associated with a company like Shemaroo which has a national presence and is looking keenly to promote local artists and talent in the appropriate manner”.
Shemaroo VP Hiren Gada said, “Chhankata has become the common man’s entertainment source over the last so many years. We are extremely proud to release the Silver Jubilee Album of the Chhankata series which has entertained the audiences for two decades. We are sure that the album will be a hit among Chhankata fans and emerge as the best in the series so far.”
Chhankata 2006 comes on the back of the success of Jijaji for Bhalla in which his role was widely acclaimed.
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.
