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Colors Kannada ramps up its primetime line-up, launches Majaa Bharatha & Hoo Male
MUMBAI: Colors Kannada has strengthened its primetime line-up with the addition of two new shows – Majaa Bharatha Season 4 and Hoo Male – in the non-fiction and fiction category respectively.
Majaa Bharatha Season 4 is set to go on air on 7 November at 9 pm and will be telecast over weekends. In addition to this, Hoo Male, an unpredictable story of ambitions and emotion will debut on 16 November at 9 pm and will air Monday to Friday.
With a new brand ethos, Banna Hosadagide, Bandha Bigiyagide, Colors Kannada is introducing these two programmes to spread love and humour amongst its viewers during these challenging times.
Viacom18 Kannada entertainment cluster business head Parameshwar Gundkal said, “Colors Kannada has always been ahead of the curve in the Kannada entertainment space. We have focused on telling stories in the most compelling and relatable manner which our viewers can resonate with. With our new brand ethos, we innovated and adapted to the new normal by resuming content of our existing shows, despite the challenges. We are delighted to yet again satiate entertainment needs and air our new shows Majaa Bharatha Season 4 and Hoo Male. With renewed energy and excitement, we are hopeful that these shows will surely make an impact in the 9 pm primetime slot.”
With Dhruti Masala as a special partner, now in its fourth season, comedy talent show Majaa Bharatha will provide Kannadigas with an opportunity to entertain viewers with epic comedy content. Hosted by Bhoomi Shetty, the participants will be judged by ace Kannada music director and singer Gurukiran and actor Rachita Ram. Actor Harshit Raj will also showcase his comic skills in a never seen before avatar. Hoo Male, on the other hand, is a fiction show centered around college-going Lahari who is the only daughter of a single mother with serious political ambitions. The story revolves around Lahari’s secret love affair and her mother’s attempt to get her married to a highly influential politician, who is a widower with a child.
With the launch of these two shows, Colors Kannada strengthens its 9 pm primetime slot. In addition to this, on 31 October the channel launched a new celebrity cookery show, Chat Corner. Powered by Goldwinner Cooking Oil, India Gate Basmati Rice, Aachi Gulab Jamun Mix and with TTK Prestige Swach pressure cooker as a Special Partner, the program will air at 12 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
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.
