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Hindi movie channel Dhinchaak renamed as Goldmines Movies
Mumbai: Goldmines Telefilms’ Hindi movie channel Dhinchaak has been renamed as Goldmines Movies.
The channel also announced its upcoming programming including the films “Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo,” “Annaathe,” “Viswasam,” “Vinaya Vidheya Rama,” “Sarkaru Vaari Paata,” “Sarkar,” “Bigil,” “Rangasthalam,” “Mersal,” “Maharshi,” “Sarileru Neekevvaru,” “Pushpa: The Rise,” and “Disco Raja” in a promo released on Saturday.
Goldmines Telefilms launched Dhinchaak channel in May 2020 on Prasar Bharati’s free DTH platform DD Free Dish. The channel aired Hindi dubbed versions of popular South Indian films. The films are dubbed by the company.
Since its launch on DD Free Dish, Dhinchaak went on to become the leading Hindi movies channel in the overall Hindi-speaking market (Urban plus Rural) as well as the rural market. The channel reached 70+ GRPs at the end of September 2020. The movie channel has a library of 2000 plus blockbuster films.
“We are renaming ‘Dhinchaak’ to ‘Goldmines Movies’ (further to be changed to ‘Goldmines’ on receipt of MIB approval),” said Goldmines Telefilms CEO Joy Chakraborthy. “The programming, scheduling, and placement of the channels across MSOs and DTH operators would remain the same. Even the frequency of uploading and downloading from planetcast (up-linking partner) would remain the same.”
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He added, “Barc/Yumi as a principal will now record Goldmines Movies as a new channel. There will be no ratings measurement from 26 March to 1 April (week 13). Hence there will be no data available for week 13 for Dhinchaak/Goldmines Movies. Our channel Goldmines Movies ratings for the period of 2-9 April will be released on 14 April i.e., week 14 and thereafter.”
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.
