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Colors Bangla presents new cookery show ‘Rannaghorer Goppo’
Mumbai: Colors Bangla has announced the launch of its new cookery show, Rannaghorer Goppo. The show is presented by Annapurna Swadisht and Kissan Tomato Ketchup, and New Extra Spark has joined as special partners.
Gray Tree Presentation produced the show, which premiered on 17 October and will air daily at 5 p.m. on Colors Bangla.
The show will take the audience through the culinary journey of spices & stories and celebrate the legacy of Bengali foods and recipes. Sudipta Chakraborty has been onboarded as the host of the show.
The channel has devised a marketing and digital promotion strategy to further amplify the reach and impact of the show. Keeping true to its style, the show will take the viewers on an amazing journey of anecdotes, tales, and the history of various recipes.
Speaking on the occasion, Viacom 18 regional entertainment revenue senior vice president & head Bikash Kundu said, “We are delighted to welcome on board the diverse brands that have come as sponsors, with presenting sponsor Annapurna Swadisht, Kissan Tomato Ketchup and special partner New Extra Spark. Food is a universal language that each of us can relate to, and this association will help brand-consumer engagement to a whole new level. We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership that will entertain and enthral viewers.”
Swadisht Annapurna co-founder Ritesh Shaw said, “Bengali cuisine has subtle as well as fiery flavours that are well suited for the Indian palate with a range of savoury dishes
and a huge spread of confectionaries and desserts. We at Annapurna Swadisht are entrusted to deliver both health and taste, and I loved the fact that Colors Bangla has thought of a concept like this. It’s nice and important to bring forth the culinary treasure we have.”
The first segment started with a personal story to introduce the guest, followed by the journey of that dish. The second segment encapsulates the cooking procedure and will be an absolute gastronomical delight. In the third segment, the guest will serve the dish cooked. Every episode will have an exclusive recipe from the viewers’ favourite past. The set has also been designed keeping in mind the aesthetic sense and products from all the three sponsors will be displayed.
New Extra Spark senior manager operations Tanmoy Basak said, “The host and guest will be collecting spices for preparing the recipes and will include difficult grease. Extra Spark will add convenience to the customer experience and will also cut through difficult grease. The show is a perfect platform for us to showcase our diverse product line to our stakeholders.”
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.
