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Max lines up its New Year’s movie fare
There have been reports that television channels are ushering the new year on a low key note. Notwithstanding this Sony Entertainment Television's Max, which positions itself as the home of Indian Cinema, is pulling out all the stops to woo the Bollywood buff.
The show starts nice and early at 9 am on New Year's Day with Heena, a love story set in the conflict between India and Pakistan and stars Rishi Kapoor and Pakistani heroine Zeba. Ashwini Bhave, Saeed Jaffrey, Kiran Kumar and Farida Jalal costar along with Raza Murad as the villain. Ravindra Jain's lilting melodies sung by Lata Mangeshkar are a highlight of the film.
In the evening at 4 pm watch the Big B star in his 80s hit Satte Pe Satta. The comic film also stars Hema Malini and Amjad Khan. The film directed by Raj Sippy has been inspired by the classic Hollywood musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
At 4 pm Chupke Chupke another Amitabh Bachchan comedy (from the 70s) will be shown. This also stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore and Jaya Bhaduri. Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed the superstar cast in the laugh riot brilliantly written by Gulzar.
At 8pm there will a special one hour show 'Current Bollywood Special:The Best Of 2001'. Dipti Bhatnagar anchors the program. It will look at box office performances as well as new faces that made a mark for themselves in film and how the big stars fared. It will also see what 2002 has in store.
Govinda and Sonali Bendre star in the film Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai at 9 pm. It has been directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and also stars Shakti Kapoor and Reema Lagoo. The films tells the story of a simpleton who discovers a new world, a new family, a new environment and new values unfolding in front of him.
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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.
