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Big Magic Ganga preps for 4th season of ‘Rasoi Ki Rani’
MUMBAI: Big Magic Ganga, the regional channel from the Reliance Broadcast Network Limited (RBNL) stable, is coming up with the fourth season of its show Rasoi Ki Rani – Jeetein Sitaron Ka Dil.
The show is a search for the greatest chef at home who can deliver an experience of the most authentic regional cuisine for celebrity guests. Ripudaman Handa, winner of MasterChef – Kitchen Ke Superstar will host the show, which will also include celebrity walk-in guests.
An extensive 90 day audition phase will be held to select the best candidates. Women from 16 cities of UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and New Delhi will participate in this reality show. The show consists of three rounds – Interactive Game, Masala Muqabla and Jaika E Bahar. A total of 18 women will be chosen as part of the audition process, out of which four will reach the grand finale.
Big Magic Ganga senior vice president, TV programming Partha Dey said, “The new season ofRasoi Ki Rani – Jeetein Sitaron Ka Dil, is an addition to the already established and immensely popular property. With every new season, our aim is to raise the bar in terms of engagement level with the audience and providing them with lots of entertainment. We are delighted to have Ripudaman Handa, winner of MasterChef – Kitchen Ke Superstar as the host and are certain that he will add a lot of credibility to the show with his vast knowledge and experience. The show is extremely high on aspiration and will definitely create effective integration opportunities for our partners.”
The series will see a robust marketing plan across key markets, which will include high decibel radio promotions and extensive promotion through activation and branding.
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.
