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Bigg Boss speaks Marathi now
MUMBAI: The Bigg Boss voice is all set to boom in Marathi. Viacom18’s regional entertainment channel, Colors Marathi announced the launch of the Marathi version of India’s popular reality TV show Bigg Boss from 15 April.
The recently wrapped up 11th season had Salman Khan as host while popular actor and director-producer Mahesh Manjrekar will host the Marathi version of the show.
After scaling new heights with Bigg Boss Kannada year on year, Viacom18 head regional entertainment Ravish Kumar said, “Bigg Boss has been one of the most successful franchises that we have. It has done wonders in every language that it has been adapted to. We believe that the Marathi viewers have worked up a great appetite for this kind of cutting edge content and this is just the right time togive them an experience that is at par with the national channels.”
He further added, “The format also brings in new viewers seeking variety content and generates a lot of buzz on social media – both factors are very crucial for the growth of our brand and the category, thereby making it an interesting proposition. I am sure that Bigg Boss will soon become one of the premium properties in the Marathi television space, much loved by advertisers and viewers alike.”
Viacom18 Motion Pictures Marathi business head Nikhil Sane said, “The Marathi viewers have evolved to a great degree and there are very few reality formats on Marathi television that holds their interests. Bigg Boss as a concept has borne excellent results for our Hindi, Bangla and Kannada counterparts. The show is an emotional roller coaster ride for the inmates as well the audiences. The format offers tremendous viewer engagement, and who better to present it than maverick actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar. Mahesh has explored the raw elements of human nature in his films and is best suited to take our viewers through this journey on television.”
Bigg Boss has an intriguing format; to be a celebrity and to be under surveillance 24×7 on camera is no easy task. The voice of Bigg Boss is the link between the celebrities and the outside world. The show is all set to stake its claim on the Marathi viewers across the globe with the brand-new series which will have its own batch of celebrities and a dash of local flavor with loads of drama, action, tasks and entertainment thus making it show to watch out for. Society’s insatiable curiosity to get a peek into the lives of their favorite celebrities is something that holds universal appeal and is sure to attract eyeballs.
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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.
