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Sahara’s ‘Haqeeqat’ set to complete 100 episodes
MUMBAI: Haqeeqat, the award-winning serial based on true-life incidents of human rights violations, which airs on Sahara Manoranjan Fridays at 8 pm, completes its 100th episode on 6 June.
The series, which premiered on Sahara Manoranajan on 12 June 2001, in its first year itself bagged RAPA, ITA and ASIAN Television Awards for best direction and best screenplay and several other nominations, a company release says.
Haqeeqat is produced by Sahara India Media Communication Ltd. (SIMCL) with BAG Films as the assigned producer. Conceived and devised by Anurradha Prasad, directed by Saurabh Usha Narang and presented by Mahesh Bhatt.
Haqeeqat is a programme that attempts to address issues of human rights violations in India. The serial has so far highlighted various important issues ranging from police brutality, fake encounters, sexual abuse, dowry deaths, domestic violence, child labour, Sati, slavery, widow’s plight and other such crimes against humanity. “Haqeeqat” aims at involving the audience both intellectually and emotionally. The serial holds up a mirror to the unfortunate yet true incidents that occur in Indian society, the release says.
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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.
