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Tiger tackles Kabaddi fever as JioStar amps up Season 12 campaign
MUMBAI: When Tiger Shroff says “Ghus Kar Maarenge,” you know things are about to get physical on screen and on the mat. JioStar has dropped the second film of its high-octane Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 campaign, and the action star brings all the grit and swagger that mirrors kabaddi’s raw intensity.
Conceptualised by Zerofifty, the cinematic spot kicks off with Tiger facing down a mob of hostile neighbours at his gates. Instead of flinching, he walks out with a kabaddi player’s composure, serving up a line as fierce as a raid: “Ghus kar maarne ki baatein toh sab karte hain, par yahaan hum kar ke dikhate hain” (everyone talks of attacking, but here we do it and prove it).
The campaign, titled “Ghus Kar Maarenge,” doubles down on the league’s promise of fearless aggression and edge-of-the-seat drama. Released in Hindi and Marathi, the film highlights that kabaddi is not about bravado, it’s about backing it up, move for move.
“This is going to be the most exciting season of Pro Kabaddi League yet,” a JioStar spokesperson said, pointing to format changes and new rules designed to guarantee a result in every clash. “Tiger Shroff was the perfect face to embody this season’s intensity.”
For Tiger, the campaign is personal: “Kabaddi is raw, real, and Indian to the core. It’s not just strength but fearless conviction, and I can’t wait to see India’s toughest athletes rise again.”
Season 12 kicks off on 29 August 2025 with a southern derby between Telugu Titans and Tamil Thalaivas, broadcast live on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. With a new format, guaranteed outcomes, and Tiger leading the war cry, the mat is set for kabaddi’s fiercest showdown yet.
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.
