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B.A.G Films lists on BSE
MUMBAI: B.A.G Films Ltd share listed yesterday at the bourses at a price of Rs 14.80 per share. The Stock Exchange, Mumbai, organised the listing ceremony, where B.A.G Films managing director Anuradha Prasad rang the ceremonial gong to commemorate the occasion and the commencement of trading for the day.
The IPO of 1,48,60,000 equity shares of Rs 2 each for cash at a premium of Rs 8 per share aggregating Rs 148.6 million from B.A.G. Films, one of the established production houses in the industry established in 1993 with multi-lingual, multi-genre and multi-time band products in its portfolio, was opened for subscription on 6 September 2003 and was subscribed over six times.
The company is promoted by a team of core media professionals, having more than 15 years of experience in the Indian media industry. With successful on-air programming of more than 1500 hours in diversified software categories and strong relations across all major channels including Star Network, Zee Network, Sahara Television, Doordarshan (DD) and a host of regional channels, B.A.G. today stands out as a respected television software producer in the Indian entertainment industry, a company release says.
At present, B.A.G. Films is mainly into production of TV software for various channels in India. Currently the following programs, produced by B.A.G. Films, are on air: Kumkum – Pyara Sa Bandhan and Hai Na Bolo Bolo on Star Plus, Haqeeqat on Sahara TV, Rozana and Khaberein Bollywood Ki on DD Metro, Poo Villangu on Vijay TV and Gramin Bharat for the ministry of rural Development (DD1 and all regional channels).
The company also produces corporate and advertisement films, promotional capsules and other non-broadcast videos. The company has also started work on alternative sources of revenue through delivery of content on different media such as interactive coice response on mobile phones, automatic speech recognition and short messaging service platforms.
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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.
