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CNN-IBN, IBN 7 launch Aaja Nachle – Madhuri Makeover contest
MUMBAI : CNN-IBN and IBN 7 in association with Buzz18.com has launched ‘Aaja Nachle – Madhuri Makeover contest’. As part of the contest, the show ‘Main Madhuri Bana Chahati Hoon’ will be on IBN 7 and CNN-IBN on 1 and 3 December respectively.
Three winners of the contest which is open for only female viewers, will be given a makeover by Manish Malhotra and Subbu, the designer-stylist team of Madhuri Dixit in the film Aaja Nachle.
The ‘Madhuri Makeover Show’ will showcase the journey of the three contestants and their entire makeover experience.
“Madhuri Dixit’s nation-wide popularity combined with the opportunity to be dressed by some of the top stylists is bound to make the ‘Aaja Nachle Contest’ will be liked by all. Through this initiative we hope to give our viewers a chance to experience the glitzy lifestyle of the star herself,” said CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai.
IBN 7 managing editor Ashutosh said, “The year’s next big release – Aaja Nachle has created a buzz around the country as it heralds Madhuri Dixit’s comeback to the silverscreen. Our contest provides her female fan club the chance to realise their dreams of meeting the actress and experiencing what it’s like to be her. “
“A contest involving one of the biggest names in Bollywood will certainly generate a great deal of interest from the viewers. We are happy to offer our advertisers the opportunity to be associated with this contest and tap into the massie exposure and excitement that it will create,” said CNN-IBN and IBN 7 national sales head Sanjay Dua.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
