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Colors, Life OK and Big Magic the only gainers in week 45
MUMBAI: After a good show in week 44, where all the general entertainment channels (GECs) witnessed a rise in the viewership, week 45 of TAM TV ratings had a different story to tell. Most of the GECs observed a fall in the ratings.
The only channels which grew were Colors, Life OK and Big Magic. Colors continued its strong hold at number two with 485,940 GVTs, up from 456,890 GVTs. Sasural Simar Ka reported number one position with 7,129 TVTs, up from 6,447 TVTs. At number two was Udaan with 6,416 TVTs, up from 6,021 TVTs. On the non-fiction front, Comedy Nights with Kapil saw a significant growth with 6,379 TVTs, up from 5,863 TVTs.
Big Magic saw a growth of 22 per cent with 68,547 GVTs, up from 56,061 GVTs.
Meanwhile, Life OK remained stable with 305,403 GVTs, up from 305,165 GVTs. The channel’s two crime properties, Savdhan India and Shapath, scored 2,320 TVTs, up from 2,189 TVTs and 1,932 TVTs, up from 1,737 TVTs, respectively. Its stint with comedy, Comedy Classes saw a significant growth and registered 2,079 TVTs, up from 1,790 TVTs.
Amongst the losers, the numero uno Star Plus observed a significant fall and reported 609,924 GVTs, down from 655,032 GVTs. The channel’s chart topper, Diya Aur Baati Hum is reaching new heights every week as it garnered 11,552 TVTs, up from 10,796 TVTs. Second placed Ye Hai Mohababtein scores 8,874 TVTs, down from 8,908 TVTs and at number three stood Saathiya Saath with 8,831 TVTs, down from 9,301 TVTs.
Zee TV at number three attained 393,540 GVTs, down from 404,572 GVTs. Jodha Akbar tops the chart with 7,689 TVTs, down from 8,234 TVTs, Jamai Raja at number two scored 6,515 TVTs, down from 6,744 TVTs and at number three observed Kumkum Bhagya with 6,383 TVTs, down from 7,080 TVTs. Dil Se Nache Indiawale witnessed a rise in the viewership with 2,715 TVTs, up from 2,374 TVTs.
Despite a drop, Sab retained its position at number four with 284,515 GVTs, down from 306,985 GVTs. Its chart leader Taarek Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah reported 6,076 TVTs, down from 6,317 TVTs and at number two stood Balveer which observed a rise in the viewership and garnered 2,365 TVTs, up from 2,300 TVTs.
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) delivered 245,413 GVTs, down from 285,159 GVTs. CID continues to be the number one show for the channel with 3,360 TVTs, up from 3,218 TVTs. KBC ranks second with 2,648 TVTs, down from 3,040 TVTs.
Zindagi observed 31,500 GVTs, up from 31,325 GVTs and Sony Pal tracked 30,695 GVTs, down from 31,402 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.
