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Colors Marathi to air 5th season of ‘Sur Nava Dhyas Nava’ starting 24 July
Mumbai: Colors Marathi has announced the fifth season of its music-based reality show Sur Nava Dhyas Nava – Parva Ganyache Marathi Banyache on 24 July starting at 7 p.m. Post the premiere, the show will air every weekend at 9:30 p.m.
Produced by Ekvira Productions, the show will feature Mahesh Kale and Avdhoot Gupte as judges along with host Spruha Joshi.
The channel has roped in Punyache Mahabringraj Tel and Vicco Turmeric as ‘powered by’ sponsors. Chandukaka Saraf & Sons, Anuroop Wiwah Sanstha, Todkar Sanjeevani Nisargopchar Kendra and Kesar Tours have come on board as special partners for the latest season of the show.
Colors Marathi business head Aniket Joshi said, “Music is an integral part of our Marathi culture. We at Colors Marathi are very proud to present the fifth season of the most popular singing reality show. Weekends are sorted for our audiences as they will witness the best of Marathi music. We are happy to have on board music maestros such as Mahesh Kale and Avdhoot Gupte. We are extremely excited to start this journey and hope to find a gem of a singer amongst these survivors.”
Colors Marathi programming head Viraj Raje said, “Sur Nava Dhyas Nava is one of the few talent-based shows with a legacy of singing talent that it has built in the last few seasons. It is one of the best platforms for aspiring singers. This is the first time on Marathi television that we have a singing reality show where the contestants will perform only Marathi songs. Colors Marathi is trying to convey the priceless treasure of Marathi songs to the people by presenting Marathi songs in the audio and visual programme Sur Nawa, just as Saint Tukaram’s Abhang became immortal by floating on the waters of Indrayani.”
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.
