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Star Maa Movies new entrant in Telugu space in BARC data week 4
MUMBAI: In the Bengali market, Jalsha Movies emerged as the new player in the market standing at fourth position in BARC data week 4. Big Ganga and Bhojpuri Cinema interchanged their first and second positions respectively in the Bhojpuri market. No changes were observed in Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam cluster. Star Maa Movies emerged as the new player in the player in the Telugu market. Zee Yuva, a new player secured fifth position in the Marathi segment.
Bangla
Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha and Colors Bangla continued to be on first, second and third positions respectively. Jalsha Movies emerged as the new player in the market standing at fourth position. Aakash Aath stood at fifth position.
Bhojpuri
Big Ganga and Bhojpuri Cinema interchanged their first and second position respectively. Dabangg emerged as the new player in the market by securing third position. Dabangg, Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum and Housefull Action retained their third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Kannada
No changes were observed in this space. Zee Kannada, Colors Kannada, Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna maintained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Malayalam
No changes were observed in the Malayalam segment. Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV, managed to be on first position, followed by Flowers TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV and Asianet Movies second, third, fourth and fifth positions.
Marathi
Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, Star Pravah and Zee Talkies maintained their first, second, third and fourth positions respectively. Zee Yuva, a new player secured fifth position.
Tamil
Sun TV, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV and Adithya TV maintained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions.
Telugu
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV retained their first, second, third and fourth positions respectively. Star Maa Movies emerged as the new player in the player in the market.
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.
