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Vijay lines up special shows for 15 August
MUMBAI: Vijay has announced its various programming initiatives to celebrate the 59 Independence Day. The channel will showcase a debate show, an interview with a well-known actor, a musical show and also a movie to mark the celeberation of 15 August.
Leonin Pattimandram will air at 8 am. The debate show, hosted by Dindugal Leoni a famous mediator who steers a debate through comic interjections and humorous anecdotes on the title Aangalidamirundhu Pengalukku Suthanthiram Venduma.
Suryavin Diary, interview with the popular actor Surya will be on air at 9 am. The actor will speak about the journey from Saravanan to Surya.
Ivan Aniyan Alla an chat show with a famous actor Vikram will air at 10 am.
Isaignaniyin Isaivasagam – The Musical Journey will be on air at 11 am. The ace music director and the legend of Tamil music maestro Ilayaraja’s chats about the latest creation the Thiruvasagam in Symphony, a classical crossover by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, which was released on 30 June in India and on 2 July in the USA.
Tamizh Manam In Macau, will feature the exotic locales of the Macau Islands and also a sneak-peak into the lives of the Tamilians, cinema, their likes, dislikes and their patriotism to their motherland India at 12 pm.
Kamaraj – special movie for the Independence Day at 1 pm.
The movie that charts the life of one of the greatest patriots of our land Kamaraj starring Richard Madhuram.
Simbuvin Thottijeyaa will showcase an exclusive curtain raiser of the most talked new released movie Thotti Jeyaa, starring Simbu. Exclusive footage and interviews with the movie crew as a part of the show at 5:30 pm.
Isaiyodu Pirandhein, which will air at 9 pm is a musical show featuring the singer Hariharan who will sing his all time favorite melodies. Along with the talented performers like Chithra, Srinivas, Mahathi, Sujatha, Tippu, Harini, Mathangi among others.
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.
