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Colors Kannada to present a bunch of new shows in New Year
Mumbai: Colors Kannada, keeping its promise to entertain its audience with the tagline “Banna Hosadagide, Bandha Bhigiyagide” (a new colour with stronger bonding), is all set to make its bonding with its audiences even stronger than before with a fresh lineup of shows. The channel recently announced its upcoming content slate, which includes fiction and non-fiction shows across genres and back-to-back world television premieres every week.
The new year will kick off for Kannada audiences with Colors Kannada airing the blockbuster action movie Bhairagi of Dr Shivaraj Kumar on 1 January making it the first of the WTPs going on air for the year 2023.
Two fiction shows such as Tripura Sundari and Punyavathi will be launching on 2 January at 9.30 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively, and the new season of Gicchi Giligili will be launching on 14 January. Tripura Sundari, involving popular talents like Sparsha Rekha, Rohit Srinath of iconic Malgudi Days, Divya Suresh of Bigg Boss Kannada-8, Abhinav Vishvanathan of Nannarasi Radhe, Ananya Kasaravalli, and others based on fantasy, will have a stunning visual treat for audiences.
On the other hand, Punyavathi is a family drama focused on the bonding between an authoritative father and his ambitious daughter, who have different takes on the way of leading life.
The line-up of new shows will involve a complete family-friendly plot that will have its audiences craving the next episodes. Along with the family drama, the shows will also address various social issues.
Speaking about the projects of 2023, Colors Kannada vice president – research Prashanth Nayak said, “Year 2023 is going to be full of exciting projects that will entertain audiences across the categories. We have been working on these projects for many months now, and eventually we were able to give them the finishing touch. We are eagerly waiting to launch these shows, as we are very confident that they will have our audiences enthralled.”
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.
