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Hrithik Roshan is etc’s Star Giraftar
etc has announced that actor Hrithik Roshan is the channel's Star Giraftar for the month of March. The show airs on 27 March at 8pm with a repeat on 30 March at the same time. The channel visited the location of his next film Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage at Fantasy Land.
An official release informs that Star Giraftaar is the slot where a well-established film personality comes on the channel to talk about their accomplishments, beliefs, likes, dislikes, ups and downs in life. The channel also plays songs of their choice as well as the clippings from the film of the artiste on the channel through out the month.
Hrithik became famous with Kaho Na Pyar Hai. He has now reteamed with his costar Amisha Patel in the new film the release states.
In the interview the artiste reveals a lot about himself as a person and as a film star. He describes his lack of knowledge about dancing before his first film. Farha Khan, the chorographer of the film, taught him dancing for three days before he could get his steps correct for the song on the ship.
He said, Today I am more relaxed than what I was in my first film. But the expectations are more, so the drive is still the same. About his latest release he had these remarks to make, The subject is new. The story begins and ends in the nine days of Dandiya. It is emotion packed. I have never played a boy so young, stubborn, sentimental and driven. My character Rohit is just like me.
In the show he discusses his views on acting schools, what he is like in real life, his emotions, his idea of the Indian film industry.
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.
