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Alpha Marathi to launch ‘Saheb bibi aani mee’ on 7 May
MUMBAI: While its Hindi counterparts have matriarchs shedding buckets of tears, Alpha Marathi is all set to woo the niche family audience with the newest launch Saheb bibi aani mee..
Scheduled to air from 7 May, every Wednesday at 9:30 pm, this weekly will be starring Girish Oak, Bharat Jadhav, Neelam Shirke, Medha Jambotkar, Chinmay Kelkar, Pallavi Subhash, Mahesh Kokate, Anjali Valsangkar, Shekar Phadke, Ramkrishna Parte and Jayraj Nair, says a Kalarang Video’s release.
Produced by Kalarang Video, the sitcom’s storyline is based on lives of two middle aged men Mohan Aajgoankar played by Jadhav and Girish Despande played by Oak. While the latter is the boss at workplace Titanic Import Export Company, the former is his landlord. The crux of the serial is the power struggle between these two lead characters and the hilarious after effects of the tussles.
According to Kalarang’s release, the serial written and directed by Kedar Shinde is not one of the slap stick kind but is genuinely a situational comedy that relies on bring a smile on the audiences face by presenting the daily life struggles and pressures in a humourous vein.
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.
