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Atrangii TV to air Korean, Turkish & Russian content on Hindi GEC
Mumbai: Atrangii TV, helmed by the media baron Vibhu Agarwal, has been entertaining the audiences with its clutter-breaking content since its launch last year in May 2022. It recently completed its first anniversary and is now set to revamp its proposition and content offering. From 17 July, Atrangii TV will be the first ever Hindi GEC to air international language content dubbed in Hindi, with English subtitles for the audiences across the length and breadth of the country. Atrangii will now have a ‘Firangii’ flavour to it wherein television viewing audiences can watch quality content from the highly acclaimed Korean, Turkish, Russian and other international family Drama series dubbed in hindi.
The channel will have an eclectic library of various acclaimed international shows and will cater to over 15 female and male audiences. There has been an increased demand for Korean and Turkish shows by the Indian audiences but most of it is consumed on OTT. On the other hand, India still has television viewing households who do not have access to hi-speed internet. To fulfil this gap, Atrangii TV has brought to your homes gripping stories from around the world in their original form with Hindi dub and English subtitles.
Vibhu Agarwal on the announcement said, “We are extremely excited to add quality international dramas to Atrangii TV. There have been researches and data from our OTT app that shows that Korean and Turkish drama series are loved by the Indian audiences and have found a loyal audience base in the country. Its increase in demand, led us to revaluate the content strategy for our GEC. It has been our constant endeavour to provide quality content for Hindi speaking and understanding audiences across the country. There exists a gap in content consumption between Tier 1 and television viewing households with limited hi-speed data in tier 2, 3 and tier 4 parts of the country. We wanted to bridge this gap and get the same quality content on OTT to the television sets of people across the country for family viewing. Atrangii will now air Korean, Turkish, Russian and other acclaimed international language series from all around the globe, dubbed in Hindi for its loyal audiences. We roll out with four hours of original programming. This will be the first time ever a Hindi general entertainment channel will offer this unique experience to its consumers. We will further bolster this content offering with other acclaimed international language content gradually.”
Atrangii TV will be running drama series which are entertaining, thought provoking, gripping with great visual storytelling and performances by renowned actors from the world. It’s all new programming will include Korean, Turkish, Russian content which will be followed by other International language content. From the Korean content, they have an eclectic line-up of drama shows such as My Strange Hero, ‘Love Temperature, My Lovely Girl, Divorce Lawyer in Love, Doctors, Birth of a Beauty, The Secret House and The Second Husband. From the Turkish series which are globally renowned for their romantic and family drama, Atrangii TV has currently chosen Aziz, The Last Summer and Broken Destiny for its revamped content library.
Atrangii TV is a Hindi GEC and is available on Tata Play, Airtel, DISH, D2h and Sun Direct, and other local cable operators.
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.
