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BARC week 6: Big Magic retains top slot; J Movies exits Tamil genre
MUMBAI: According to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data, week 6 has witnessed no major change in the perking order of various regional languages channels. Big Magic continues to lead the Bhojpuri genre in week 6.
On the other hand, week 5’s new entrant in Tamil genre J Movies exit the list in week 6 whereas Alankar maintained its presence.
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsha continues to lead and took the number one position with 247291 (‘000s) followed by Zee Bangla in the second place with 138368 (‘000s). Jalsa Movies with 68287 (‘000s) and Colors Bangla with 33559 (‘000s) held on to their third and fourth place respectively. Zee Bangla Cinema was fifth in line with 31840 (‘000s).
Bhojpuri GECs
Big Magic Ganga retains it numero uno position with an increase in ratings with 14575 (‘000s) as against 10365 (‘000s) in week 5. Even Bhojpuri Cinema witnessed a spike in ratings with 10035 (‘000s) in the second position. Dabangg grabbed the third spot with 7932 (‘000s). Dangal TV too saw a spike in ratings and maintained its fourth place with 5381 (‘000s). ETV Bihar Jharkhand was in the fifth spot with 3457 (‘000s).
Kannada GECs
Colors Kanada stood firm in the first spot even in week 6 with a drop in ratings at 254250 (‘000s) as against 261277 (‘000s) in week 5. Zee Kannada in the second spot witnessed a rise in ratings with 162335 (‘000s). Udaya TV claimed the third spot with 155827 (‘000s). On the other hand, Uday Movies dropped to the fourth slot with 148563 (‘000s), while Suvarna dropped to fifth position with 147644 (‘000s).
Malayalam GECs
Asianet continued to hold the top slot with a rise in ratings with 333827 (‘000s) as against 330282 (‘000s) in week 5 followed by Mazhavil Manorama with 103484 (‘000s) in the second place. Flowers TV maintained its place at number three with 87906 (‘000s). Asianet Movies with 70265 (‘000s) stood at number four and Surya TV with 54623 (‘000s) was at number five.
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV maintained its position on top with 109559 (‘000s) followed by Tarang TV with 55659 (‘000s). Colors Oriya retained its third berth with 21579 (‘000s) whereas Odisha TV retained its fourth position with 20103 (‘000s) followed by Alankar with 13218 (‘000s) in fifth place.
Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi continued to maintain its numero uno position with 129231 (‘000s) with a fall in its rating compared to the previous week. It was followed by Colors Marathi with 88545 (‘000s), whereas Zee Talkies maintained its third position with 668724 (‘000s). Star Pravah was in the fourth spot with 48180 (000s). Maobili stayed in the fifth slot with 20288 (000s).
Tamil GECs
Sun TV remained the undisputed leader in the Tamil space with a minor spike in ratings at 962984 (‘000s) as against 962670 (‘000s) in week 5. KTV was at number two with 251513 (‘000s) whereas Star Vijay continued to hold its third spot with 177737 (‘000s).
Zee Tamil climbed up one place to take the fourth place with 77246 (‘000s), while Polimer dropped at number five with 73835 (‘000s).
Telugu GECs
ETV Telugu continued to lead the Telugu genre with 422627 (‘000s) followed by Zee Telugu with 393703 (‘000s). Maa TV was in third spot with 338810 (‘000s), whereas Gemini TV retained its place in the fourth rung with 268742 (‘000s). Gemini Movies with 169771 (‘000s) stood in the fifth position in week 6.
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.
