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Zee Punjabi, ETC bring musical event – ‘Punjabi Beats’
MUMBAI: This weekend Zee Punjabi in association with ETC Channel Punjabi is bringing a musical extravaganza – Punjabi Beats. The star studded show will be held at Main Ground, New Amritsar, G T Road on 27 May 27 from 7 pm onwards.
Popular artists including Mika, Nachattar Gill, Shankar Sahney, Balkar Sidhu, Daljit and Neha will participate in the event. Punjabi pop star Mika will dole out some of his latest as well as hit numbers one after the other. The audience would get to hear his evergreen music compositions like Dunalli, Gabru and many more. Giving Mika company on the stage will be another Punjabi sensation, Balkar Sidhu, whose songs appeal to a wide range of audience who appreciate meaningful lyrics, states an official release.
The evening will be anchored by Navjot Noor, who has already become a popular name with her show Pyaar Naal, running successfully on Zee Punjabi.
While revealing about the event Zee Punjabi business head Rabindra Narayan said “We are endeavoring to take the high quality entertainment to different places across the region and our constant effort has been to promote the Punjabi Music on national and international front equally. The evening will witness the congregation of some of the most popular stars of Punjabi Music Sand viewers are surely going to love every moment of it.”
Adds Ms. Rajiee M Shinde, VP (Programming), Zee Punjabi, “We want to provide quality shows and set trends in bringing forth all styles of music. The overwhelming response of the audience reinforces our commitment to delivering the best in entertainment to them. With this kind of support from our viewers, the channel will definitely reach new heights in the time to come.”
The show will be broadcast live all over the country and abroad simultaneously on Zee Punjabi and ETC Channel Punjabi.
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.
