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Color Bangla brings a new show ‘Sohag Chand’
Mumbai: Colors Bangla’s new show Sohag Chand features an inspirational story about a plus-size woman. It will air every day at 7 p.m.
Anwesha Chakraborty, who won Ms. Plus Size 2019, will play Sohag, and Abhishek Veer Sharma, who was last seen in Mou er Bari, will play Chand.Bharat Kaul, Tanuka Chatterjee, and Srabani Banik are among the other notable artists in the show.
It is the story of a girl named Sohag, who is warm-hearted and nearly perfect but gets rejected every time by prospective grooms for being overweight. The show is a tribute to those who believe love is skin deep.
Sohag is a plus-sized romantic woman who works for a bank. She is rejected by 34 prospective grooms because of her appearance, but she is completely unaware of the world’s need for a perfect bride. But the optimist in her believes that one day she will meet her prince charming, who will fall in love with her because of her inner beauty. Chand, on the other hand, is a fitness enthusiast who wants to start a sports academy. Chand is looking for a bride who is beautiful and perfect and who is not overweight.
“Questioning society’s definition of perfection, we present the story of free-spirited Sohag, who is plus size but never becomes a detriment to her living a life that is beyond society’s judgement,” said Colors Bangla business head Sagnik Ghosh. “Right from her unapologetic ways of dealing with her emotional complications to her pursuit of finding a life partner; Sohag’s journey is worth mentioning. Her compelling personality will stand out, and we are sure audiences will relate to her life and the challenges she faces.”
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.
