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Colors Bangla announces ‘Jai Jagannath’ and ‘Basanta Bilash Messbari’
Mumbai: Colors Bangla has announced two shows “Jai Jagannath” and “Basanta Bilash Messbari,” that will premiere on 22 November. While “Jai Jagannath” will air at 8:30 p.m every day, “Basanta Bilash Messbari” will air at 9 p.m from Monday to Friday.
The show launch will be supported by mega outreach activities in seven districts in Bengal including Midnapur, Bardhaman, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and others, said the channel in a statement.
“Colors Bangla takes pride in showcasing a variety of content that appeals to the masses. Since the re-launch of our original programming, we are closely monitoring the response of viewers to our content and are trying to satiate their requests with unique programming propositions,” said Colors Bangla business head Sagnik Ghosh.
He added, “With Jai Jagannath we are focusing on the unheard tales of Lord Jagannath who is worshipped in almost every home in Bengal. On the other hand, Basanta Bilash Messbari builds on nostalgia and serves the story of a messbari where the seemingly different members, though divided by blood, are united by emotions. Basanta Bilash Messbari is a Sitcom and will have a completely different appeal to our audiences. We hope that the audience will enjoy the show as much as we did while making it. With Basanta Bilash Messbari we are also getting popular actors Kanchan and Kamalika back on screen after a long time.”
Produced by Surinder Films, “Jay Jagannath” will explore the untold stories of Lord Jagannath. Ratha Yatra is celebrated in West Bengal, where Lord Jagannath is worshipped extensively in Bengal homes and temples. The show will focus on the strong connect identifying Jagannath with Krishna, thus re-establishing the original identity of Lord Jagannath as supreme personality of Lord Shri Krishna.
“Basanto Bilash Messbari” is a lighthearted romantic comedy-drama that focuses on the fact that family is not necessarily bonded by blood but love and emotion. Produced by SVF, popular actors Kanchan Mullick and Kamalika Banerjee play a pivotal role in the show.
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.
