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Colors retains its number two position
MUMBAI: The week 41 of TAM TV ratings witnessed no change in the ranking order. On the viewership front, Star Plus, Zee TV, Sab and Sony Entertainment Television (SET) observed a rise whereas Life OK lost a few numbers. Colors retained its viewership.
Star Plus continues to lead the chart with 598,185 GVTs, up from 549,108 GVTs. The channel’s talk show, which deals with social issues and hosted by Aamir Khan, Satyamev Jayate, opened well with 4,916 TVTs. Its fiction offerings have done well as well. The chart leader series Diya Aur Baati Hum seems to earn new numbers every week as it scored 8,455 TVTs, up from 7,780 TVTs, Saathiya Saath ranks number two with 7,879 TVTs, up from 7,136 TVTs and Ye Hai Mohababtein at number three recorded 7,353 TVTs, up from 6,454 TVTs.
At number two stood Colors, which stayed flat with 432,481 GVTs, with a marginal fall from from 433,419 GVTs. Sasural Simar Ka continues to be number one with 5,771 TVTs, down from 5,874 TVTs. At number two Udaan saw a hike in the viewership as it reported 5,480 TVTs, up from 5,121 TVTs and Meri Ashiqui ranks third with 4,835 TVTs, up from 3,622 TVTs.
Zee at number three scored 412,888 GVTs, up from 401,002 GVTs. Jodha Akbar continues to be the number one show for the channel as it scored 7,732 TVTs, up from 7,217 TVTs. Kumkum Bhagya seems to attract good amount of eyeballs as it reported 6,953 TVTs, up from 6,546 TVTs and Jamai Raja stood at 6,232 TVTs, up from 5,977 TVTs.
Life OK stays happy at number four with 292,327 GVTs, down from 299,054 GVTs. The channel’s stint with comedy – Comedy Classes – worked reasonably well as it saw a decent opening of 2,040 TVTs. The much hyped Ekta Kapoor’s series with Sonali Bendre as the lead – Ajeeb Daastan Hai Ye opened at 1,223 TVTs.
At number five stands Sab with 272,524 GVTs, up from 253,925 GVTs. The channel’s top leader Taarek Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah observed 5,753 TVTs, up from 5,108 TVTs and Chidiya Ghar registered 2,383 TVTs, up from 2,048 TVTs.
Sony at number six reported 244,573 GVTs, up from 234,031 GVTs. Its crime property – Adaalat observed a significant rise in the viewership as it noted 3,207 TVTs, up from 803 TVTs. Maharan Veer Pratap reported 2,642 TVTs, up from 2,075 TVTs and KBC tracked 3,571 TVTs, up from 2,545 TVTs.
Sony Pal, second GEC from Multi Screen Media (MSM) plate, observed a marginal rise in the ratings and delivered 23,814 GVTs, up from 22,904 GVTs. On the other hand Zindagi lost some numbers and noted 19,978 GVTs, down from 20,405 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.
