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‘Sanjivani’ shoots into top 10 shows
MUMBAI: Another production house breaks into the Balaji bastion.
Cinevistaas, whose nearly two year old hospital drama turned love tangle Sanjivani, had been rising in the ratings stakes steadily since it metamorphosed into a soap nearly a year ago, has shot into the top 10 in the coveted TAM ratings. In the week ended 4 October, 2003, Sanjivani ranked sixth with a TVR of 10.1 (C&S households, 4+), becoming the top rated weekly among C&S households.
Sanjivani now lags just behind Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, while Kasautii Zindagi Kay and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand, which were riding high till a few weeks ago, have slid perceptibly. Kasautiii…is now at number seven with a TVR of 9.5 while Des Mein… is at number 10 with a TVR of 9.4.
Sanjivani which was languishing in the 60s in the ratings stakes when it was a hospital drama, had been at a steady number 14 for a few weeks earlier.
Says Cinevistaas’ creative head Siddharth Malhotra, “Sanjivani in fact has been rising steadily, specially after we changed the story track. It’s essentially due to the fact that the Cinevistaas team and the channel (Star Plus) team sit down to discuss strategy every week. The results are now showing.”
The sudden twist in the story however is the death of Dr Aman, one of the newly introduced lead characters. The suspense now revolves around who killed the medico.
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.
