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Bigg Boss Malayalam 4 garners 2.3 mn impressions for the finale episode
Mumbai: The fourth season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam has garnered 2.3 million impressions, the highest ever for the grand finale of the show across seasons till date. Season 4 which launched on 27 March 2022 witnessed participation from 20 contestants with diverse preferences, world-views, life-stories and continued to entertain audiences through several months.
Dilsha Prasannan, who competed with six other finalists, was named the winner and awarded the prestigious trophy and this win also established Dilsha as the first ever female to win the title in the history of Bigg Boss Malayalam. The host of the show Mohanlal nurtured, supported and even criticised the contestants from time to time; making him a very involved host.
Bigg Boss Malayalam 4 was presented by Nerolac and Repose mattress, and the title was sponsored by Ponds. Popular brands like Indiagate, Elite, Domex, and Preethi also supported the grand show. While Dazzler and Atomberg came onboard as special partners, Nandilath Gmart, Joy Alukkas, and the Confident group were the associate sponsors.
In addition to the usual conflicts, friendship, love, physical activities and mind games, Bigg Boss Malayalam 4 stood out for its uncanny representation of the Malayali society, as promised by the season’s tagline ‘The new normal.’
True to the positioning of the channel ‘Anudinam Valarunna Aathmabandham,’ the deep emotional bond between Asianet and its viewers keeps getting stronger day by day and the grand success of Bigg Boss Season 4, delivering double-digit rating consistently week-after-week is a testimony to that bond.
Aside from overwhelming love and support from television viewers, the positive feedback across digital platforms and active audience engagement also reflects the show’s resonance amongst the audience.
The show, today, has undoubtedly become one of the top shows on Indian television. Disney+ Hotstar fans also took to this season of Bigg Boss, resulting in huge traction on both TV and digital.
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.
