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Colors back to third position in TAM TV ratings
MUMBAI: In the week 24 of TAM TV ratings, the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) have come back to their original ranking. While Life OK enjoyed the third position in the ratings chart for the past two weeks, the channel is now back to being number four. The channel witnessed a huge drop in the viewership and reported 319 million GVTs, down from 371 million GVTs.
The week has brought back reasons to cheer for Colors. It was a big win for the channel as it saw a huge hike in the ratings. It noted 365,827 GVTs, up from 349,916 GVTs. So what worked wonders for the channel? Its first-of-its-kind property, Mission Sapne which allows celebrities from different walks of life to leverage their fame for the benefit of the common man saw a rise in the ratings. It scored 2,836 TVTs, up from 1,458 TVTs. On the other hand, Comedy Nights with Kapil also witnessed a jump in the viewership with 5,582 TVTs, up from 4,353 TVTs.
Sab was another gainer for the week as it registered 286,993 GVTs, up from 261,401 GVTs at number six. Its fiction offerings have worked well for the channel. Thus, the channel’s chart topper Tarak Mehta scored 6,159 TVTs, up from 5,898 TVTs, Jeanie Aur Juju noticed 3,075 TVTs, up from 1,284 TVTs and Chidiya Ghar registered 2,448 TVTs, up from 2,180 TVTs.
Coming back to the numero uno Star Plus, the channel continues to top the ladder with 625,842 GVTs, down from 647,073 GVTs. The channel’s mythological series Mahabharat is adding new numbers every week as it scored 6,472 TVTs, up from 5,965 TVTs. Its chart topper Diya Aur Baati Hum witnessed a fall in the ratings as it scored 9,361 TVTs, down from 9,626 TVTs. The second highest rated show Ye Hai Mohababtein also saw a drop in the viewership as it scored 6,263 TVTs, down from 6,644 TVTs.
Despite a fall, Zee TV retains its number two position with 375,662 GVTs, down from 382,949 GVTs. Its historic property Jodha Akbar scored 7,736 TVTs, down from 7,864 TVTs. Kumkum Bhagya saw a rise in the ratings and registered 3,538 TVTs, up from 3,246 TVTs. The channel’s dance property DID Lil Masters 3 stood at 3,143 TVTs, down from 3,241 TVTs.
Life OK’s fiction properties saw a drop in the ratings. Gustakh Dil scored 2,019 TVTs, down from 2,543 TVTs, Tumhari Pakhi noted 2,515 TVTs, down from 2,594 TVTs. The channel’s non-fiction properties Shapath garnered 2,510 TVTs, down from 2,698 TVTs and Savdhan India scored 2,348 TVTs, down from 2,550 TVTs.
In the movie genre: Zee Cinema reported 206,409 GVTs, up from 197,218 GVTs; Movies OK scored 142,870 GVTs, up from 139,727 GVTs; &pictures garnered 97,216 GVTs, up from 88,669 GVTs; Zee Anmol earned 65,919 GVTs, down from 70,721 GVTs and Max registered a fall, as it recorded 242,263 GVTs, down from 308, 987 GVTs.
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.
