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Colors Marathi announces two prime time shows starting 27 Dec
Mumbai: Colors Marathi has announced the two new shows – “Tujhya Rupacha Chandana” and “Aai.” Both shows are set to premiere on 27 December.
Filling in for “Bigg Boss Mararthi,” “Tujhya Rupacha Chandana” will be airing at 9.30 p.m and “Aai” at 10 p.m from Monday to Saturday.
“Aai” is the story of a single mother on a quest to connect with her daughter and know her well. “Tujhya Rupacha Chandana” is about a girl Nakshatra whose childhood was spent in the belief that it is a curse to be born beautiful in a poor family.
Commenting on the new show launch Colors Marathi business head Aniket Joshi said, “At Colors Marathi we have been showcasing variety of content and our focus has been to introduce our viewers to impactful stories. We have even launched Bigg Boss Marathi which had a phenomenal response across Maharashtra. In keeping with the channel’s ethos of realistic stories we are excited to launch two new shows ‘Tujhya Rupacha Chandana’ and ‘Aai’. With the launch of these two shows we are also replacing the nonfiction slot with fiction shows.”
“After the tremendous success of Bigg Boss Marathi season 3, we thought of replacing it with stellar shows with a gripping storyline. Both the stories are heart wrenching and with these we are trying to convey an important social message. Our philosophy from the onset has been to bring only the best-in-class shows and with this Colors Marathi promises viewers edge-of-the-seat entertainment and extension of the prime time for our fiction shows,” added Colors Marathi programming head Viraj Raje.
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.
