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Reliance Big Synergy’s new comedy non-fiction series to air on Zee Punjabi
MUMBAI: Reliance Big Synergy’s new comedy non-fiction series Haasya Da Halla Payega Jaswinder Bhalla is all set to premiere on leading Punjabi GEC Zee Punjabi on 24 October.
The family entertainment show will air on Saturdays and Sundays at 7 pm, and will be hosted by legendary Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla. The series will also feature a range of artists including Mintu, Lucky, Nisha Bano, Gurpreet Bhangu and a spectacle of celebrity guests. It has been written by the renowned Manoj Sabharwal.
Zee Punjabi business head Rahul Rao said, “The saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’ is all the more relevant in current times. Our endeavor with this show is to spread positivity and happiness in our viewers’ lives and with Jaswinder Bhalla at the helm, I am sure the audience is in for a fun ride.”
Reliance Big Synergy CEO Rajiv Bakshi said, “We are committed to create home grown formats, alongside the global IPs, with the finest local talent and continue in our endeavor to bring the finest entertainment for the diverse range of audience in Hindi and regional languages on both OTT and television platforms. I am confident that the audience will enjoy our new series Haasya Da Halla Payega Jaswinder Bhalla and that it will further strengthen Zee Punjabi’s market leadership.”
ZEEL west & premium channels north cluster head Amit Shah said, “With our consumer understanding and the innate ability to create magic with stories, our content offerings have been well received and much loved by viewers in the Punjab market. Reliance Big Synergy has been an ideal content partner for us in achieving this success, having given us two popular fiction series. We are confident that with their distinct strength in non-fiction, Haasya Da Halla Payega Jaswinder Bhalla will further strengthen our foothold in the market.”
Over the years, Reliance Big Synergy has entertained millions of Indians through the highest rated and breakthrough non-fiction shows including Kaun Banega Crorepati, Dus Ka Dum, India’s Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and more. It has also produced a range of fiction TV shows and web series in Hindi as well as regional languages.
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.
