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BARC week 46: Star Jalsha, Bhojpuri Cinema, Colors Kannada, Zee Marathi, Sarthak TV, Sun TV leads their genres
MUMBAI: Star India‘s Bangla regional channel Star Jalsha secured the leadership position in the genre, while in the Bhojpuri regional channel genre Bhojpuri Cinema led the chart. Colors Kannada continues to lead the Kannada regional section. Zee Marathi led the Marathi channel genre, while in the Oriya and Tamil genres Sarthak TV and Sun TV led the sections respectively in week 46 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, all India (U + R) data.
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsha continues to lead the genre and secured the first position with 234375 (000Sums) followed by Zee Bangla on second berth with 138668 (000Sums) and Jalsha Movies on third berth with 77649 (000 Sums). Aakaash Aath and Colors Bangla bagged fourth and fifth places with 36600 (000Sums) and 33549 (000Sums) respectively.
Bhojpuri GECs
Bhojpuri Cinema led the Bhojpuri genre with 41361 (000Sums) followed by Big Magic Ganga in second spot with 38455 (000Sums) and Dabangg on third place with 15768 (000Sums). Dangal TV and ETV Bihar Jharkhand were place at the fourth and fifth spots with 9599 (000Sums) and 6326 (000Sums) respectively.
Kannada GECs
Colors Kannada continues to lead the genre and garnered first position with 300188 (000Sums) followed by Udaya Movies in second spot with 156491 (000Sums) and Suvarna on third berth with 139570 (000Sums). Zee Kannada grabbed fourth place with 134709 (000Sums) while Udaya TV bagged fifth place with 114916 (000Sums).
Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi continues to lead the genre with 136053 (000Sums) followed by Colors Marathi in second place with 69438 (000Sums) and Zee Talkies placed third with 67347 (000Sums). Star Pravah and Maiboli grabbed fourth and fifth slot with 51156 (000Sums) and 23360 (000Sums) respectively.
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV secured the leadership position in the genre with 94201 (000Sums) followed by Tarang TV on second spot with 62666 (000Sums) and Colors Oriya on third with 21501 (000Sums). Odisha TV and Prarthana grabbed fourth and fifth berth with 18407 (000Sums)and 11993 (000Sums) respectively.
Tamil GECs
Sun TV continues to lead the Tamil regional channel genre with 983740 (000Sums) followed by KTV and Star Vijay on second and third slot with 323638 (000Sums) and 155297 (000Sums) respectively. Polimer grabbed the fourth spot with 106821 (000Sums) while Adithya TV with 74029 (000Sums) bagged fifth place.
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.
