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Zee to air original movies from year end
MUMBAI: Continuing with the recent revamp in programming, Zee TV is now geared to start a new series of original movies under the brand name Kambakht Ishq.
The Kambakht Ishq slot for Zee TV Original Movies will premiere an ’emotional and spine-chilling’ story of passionate relationships that have incited crime,says a release. The stories will make it clear that love and violence are inextricably linked, it adds.
The original movies will air on the last Saturday of every month.The first movie of the series, Chura Ke Dil Mera, starring tele stars Divya Dutta, Ram Kapoor and Seema Shetty airs on 28 December at 8:30 pm. It has been directed by Diya and Tony Singh.
Interestingly, the channel has spruced its programmes for the new year. It plans to air special episodes of its popular soap – Kittie Party as well as talk showSimply Shekhar which will feature a surprise guest on the last day of the year.
On New Year’s eve, the channel will air the Zee Golden Bollywood Awards from 8:00 pm to 11 pm.
Zee Cinema, as mentioned earlier, will air the blockbuster Gadar – Ek Prem Katha starring Amisha Patel and Sunny Deol at 8 pm on 31 December.
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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.
