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BARC week 12: Shemaroo Marathibana enters top five Marathi channels list
MUMBAI: In week 12 of BARC India ratings, the regional market has witnessed a lot of changes. The Marathi market witnessed a new entrant Shemaroo Marathibana at fifth position. As this was also the second week of lockdown to curb the pandemic Covid-19, it has upped the viewership of news channels in the regional market as well.
In the Gujarati market, four regional news channels were in the top five list of Gujarati channels; TV9 Gujarati grabbed leading position while last week it was seen at third position. In the Bangla market, Zee Bangla has jumped from the second position to first.
In the Bangla market, Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, Sony Aath and Colors Bangla were the top five channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings.
Bangla
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Bangla | 262071 | ||
| 2 | STAR Jalsha | 258526 | ||
| 3 | Jalsha Movies | 115530 | ||
| 4 | Sony Aath | 79055 | ||
| 5 | Colors Bangla | 73347 | ||
| WB (U+R): NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
In the Bhojpuri market, Bhojpuri Cinema, Zee Biskope, B4U Bhojpuri, Big Ganga and Danbang were the top five channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings.
Bhojpuri
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | Bhojpuri Cinema | 73526 | ||
| 2 | Zee Biskope | 56631 | ||
| 3 | B4U Bhojpuri | 44367 | ||
| 4 | Big Ganga | 40992 | ||
| 5 | Dabangg | 13391 | ||
| Bihar/Jharkhand (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
In the Gujarati market, TV9 Gujarati, ABP Asmita, Colors Gujarati Cinema, Sandesh News and News18 Gujarati were the top five channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings.
Gujarati
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | TV9 Gujarati | 65853 | ||
| 2 | ABP Asmita | 58450 | ||
| 3 | Colors Gujarati Cinema | 41107 | ||
| 4 | Sandesh News | 38243 | ||
| 5 | News18 Gujarati | 37100 | ||
| Guj / D&D / DNH (U+R): NCCS All: 2+ Individuals, | ||||
In the Kannada market, Zee Kannada, Udaya TV, Colors Kannada, Star Suvarna and Udaya Movies were the top five channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings.
Kannada
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Kannada | 486250 | ||
| 2 | Udaya TV | 263978 | ||
| 3 | Colors Kannada | 212492 | ||
| 4 | Star Suvarna | 197536 | ||
| 5 | Udaya Movies | 188706 | ||
| Karnataka (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
In the Malayalam market, Asianet, Surya TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Zee Keralam and Flowers TV were the top five channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings
Malayalam
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | Asianet | 235311 | ||
| 2 | Surya TV | 123355 | ||
| 3 | Mazhavil Manorama | 98191 | ||
| 4 | Zee Keralam | 71292 | ||
| 5 | Flowers TV | 69763 | ||
| Kerala (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Zee Marathi, Fakt Marathi, ZeeTalkies, Star Parvah and Shemaroo Marathibana were the top Marathi channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings
Marathi
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Marathi | 231633 | ||
| 2 | Fakt Marathi | 146499 | ||
| 3 | Zee Talkies | 146407 | ||
| 4 | STAR Pravah | 110625 | ||
| 5 | Shemaroo Marathibana | 99330 | ||
| Mah/ Goa (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Pitaara TV, PTC Punjabi, Zee Punjabi, Manoranjan Movies and PTC News were the top five channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings.
Punjabi
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | Pitaara TV | 66316 | ||
| 2 | PTC Punjabi | 61097 | ||
| 3 | Zee Punjabi | 52328 | ||
| 4 | Manoranjan Movies | 35536 | ||
| 5 | PTC News | 33194 | ||
| Pun / Cha (U+R): NCCS All: 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Sun TV, Star Vijay, KTV, Zee Tamil and Star Vijay Super were the top five Tamil channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings
Tamil
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | Sun TV | 940371 | ||
| 2 | STAR Vijay | 417322 | ||
| 3 | KTV | 407057 | ||
| 4 | Zee Tamil | 389266 | ||
| 5 | STAR Vijay Super | 204030 | ||
| Tamil Nadu/ Puducherry (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Star Maa, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV, Zee Telugu and Gemini Movies were the top five Telugu channels in week 12 of BARC India ratings
Telugu
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | ||||
| 1 | STAR Maa | 690486 | ||
| 2 | ETV Telugu | 590952 | ||
| 3 | Gemini TV | 542941 | ||
| 4 | Zee Telugu | 528017 | ||
| 5 | Gemini Movies | 246908 | ||
| AP/ Telangana (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
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.
