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Hatim Tai to debut on Star Plus on 26 Dec
MUMBAI: Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai will make way for kids’ show Hatim Tai on Star Plus, beginning 26 December.
Ramanand Sagar’s Sagar Arts has created the weekly show, that will air on Fridays at 8 pm. Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai, the Optimystix show that gets hidden talent to flaunt itself during the programme. Hatim Tai, the immortal children’s classic, will combine adventure with feats, a bit of science and lots of bravery and valour. The show has been created with high production values, says Star India senior Vp, content and communication, Deepak Segal. While Shakti and Amrit Sagar, the next generation of the Sagars, are directing the show, Jyoti Sagar is handling the computer graphics, that are an essential element of the special effects of the programme.
Kuch Kar Dikhana Hai, which has completed its seasonal run, will however, return to the channel next year with fresh talent, says Segal.
Actor Raahil will play central character Hatim Tai, while the main villain Jaal is being portrayed by Nirmal Pandey and the behind-the-scenes villain Najumi is being essayed by Vijay Ganju. Jasmine provides the female lead in the show.
A bank of six episodes is being maintained by the production house.
Another show that will debut on Star Plus in January 2004 is Koi Jaane Naa. Also a weekly, Koi Jaane Naa is being produced by Anurradha Prasad- Rajeev Shukla’s BAG Films.
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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.
