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Colors Bangla to telecast Tumpa Autowali from 16 May
Mumbai: Colors Bangla brings forth the story of one such female auto driver Tumpa in its upcoming show Tumpa Autowali powered by Colgate and Dear Lotteries. The show produced by Screen Players will premier from 16 May every day at 7.30 pm on the channel.
Set against the backdrop of present-day Kolkata, the show follows the journey of Tumpa, from being a female auto driver to becoming a supporting homemaker to a successful entrepreneur.
The show gives you glimpses into the life of a female auto driver Tumpa (played by Dona Bhowmik) who drives an auto for her livelihood and supports her family, yet pursues her passion for studies. She is proud of driving her auto JAAN which she treats as a person. The show also tracks the story of Abir (played by Sayan Bose) who is an owner of a successful App-cab company. Abir is very arrogant. Despite their personalities being poles apart, Tumpa and Abir’s fates get intertwined as they get married to each other.
Speaking on the occasion Colors Bangla business head Sagnik Ghosh said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of Tumpa Autowali. This is the story of a spunky character who will try to make the most out of the extraordinary circumstances she is put through and how she will come on top. The unique character and storyline are what interested us the most to launch this show. This is not just a show about the empowerment of a woman or a typical Mass Vs. Class love story. It is all that and more. The setting is modern and relevant. The character is real and the never die attitude of the character will be something that today’s girls will relate to.”
The channel has devised a robust marketing and digital campaign for the launch of the show. To meet the objective all the nodal points including TV, Radio, Print, OOH, Digital will be used for promotion. The channel is also using a unique outreach program to reach out to viewers.
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.
