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Colors Tamil to usher in 2021 with two new shows
MUMBAI: Colors Tamil has plans to kickstart 2021 on a high note. It is set to launch two shows for its discerning audience thus strengthening its offering across both fiction and non-fiction content. Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, a Monday-Saturday fiction drama show will premiere on 4 January 2021, and Bhajan Samraat, a unique bhajan singing show will premiere on 10 January 2021 at 8 am and will air daily.
Set amidst bustling city life, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal is a story narrated through the eyes of two key protagonists, Surya Kumar – an honest IPS officer – and Kayalvizhi, a fun-loving young girl. Sillunu Oru Kaadhal showcases a new dimension in a modern relationship after Surya Kumar and Kayalvizhi tie the knot only to enter an unexpected turbulent marriage.
Colors Tamil’s second new launch, Bhajan Samraat, is a singing reality show and is being launched as devotees celebrate the festival of Margazhi. Bhajan Samraat will witness the best of talent from across Tamil Nadu taking the stage and will be judged by eminent personalities of carnatic music.
Colors Tamil business head Anup Chandrasekharan said, “The guiding philosophy at Colors Tamil has always been to bring in fresh and differentiated content for our viewers. We were the first GEC in Tamil Nadu to restart original programming as we started emerging from the lockdown. And now, we will welcome 2021 on a special note with the line-up of two new exciting shows. While Sillunu Oru Kaadhal will bolster our Monday to Saturday prime-time offering, Bhajan Samraat will strengthen the daily morning band. We are sure that both shows will strike a chord with viewers and further strengthen our engagement with them.”
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.
