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Dangal TV leads BARC’s maiden across genres list in new TRAI tariff regime
BENGALURU: Two Hindi GECs entered Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC) maiden list after the new tariff regime of top 10 channels across genres list for week 13 of 2019 (Saturday, 23 March 2019 to Friday, 29 March 2019). Dangal TV headed the across genres list for week 13 of 2019 with 1,164.432 million weekly impressions. Another Hindi GEC – Big Magic, which also entered the list was ranked fourth with 675.106 million weekly impressions.
Six Hindi GECS, two Tamil channels and one channel each from the sports and Telugu genres formed BARC’s weekly list of top 10 channels across genres during the week under consideration. From the network perspective, there were three channels each from Star India, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) and one channel each from Enterr 10 Television, Sony Pictures Network India (SPN), Sun TV Network and Viacom18 stables for week 13 of 2019.
As mentioned above, Dangal TV headed BARC’s list of top 10 channels across genres in week 13 of 2019. Dangal TV also headed BARC’s weekly lists of top 10 Hindi GECs in the combined urban and rural Hindi speaking market – HSM (U+R) and HSM (R). It was ranked sixth in HSM (U). Two Indian mythology programmes – Ramayan and Mahima Shanidev Ki were in BARC’s list of Top 5 Hindi GEC programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week in HSM (U+R). Further, four programmes on Dangal TV– Ramayan, Mahima Shanidev Ki, Saibaba and Bandini were also among the top 5 Hindi GEC programmes in HSM (R).
Star Sports 1 Hindi was ranked second with 1,094.720 million weekly impressions in week 13 of 2019. The channel was ranked first in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 sports channels, and all the five programmes – (matches) led by the Mumbai Indians – Royal Challengers Bangalore match were aired on Star Sports 1 Hindi. The other four channels in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 sports channels were from the Star India stable.
At third rank was the Sun TV Network’s flagship Tamil GEC Sun TV with 850.156 million weekly impressions. Sun TV also headed BARC’s weekly list of top 5 Tamil channels in the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry markets and four of the top 5 Tamil programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week were aired on Sun TV.
Also as mentioned above, Zeel’s Big Magic was ranked fourth in week 13 of 2019. Big Magic was ranked second in BARC’s weekly lists of top 10 Hindi GECs in HSM (U+R) and HSM (R). Big Magic was ranked eighth in BARC’s weekly list of top 10 Hindi GECs in HSM (U). The fantasy action thriller Maharakshak Aryan aired on Big Magic was ranked fifth in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 Hindi programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week in HSM (R).
At fifth rank in week 13 of 2019 was Star India’s flagship Hindi GEC Star Plus with 668.739 million weekly impressions. Star Plus was also ranked third, fourth and first in BARC’s weekly list of top 10 Hindi GECs in HSM (U+R), HSM (R) and HSM (U) respectively. Three programmes on Star Plus – Kulfi Kumar Bajewala, Kasauti Zindagi Kay, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai were amongst BARC’s weekly list of top 5 Hindi programmes on average rating across all original airings in the week in HSM (U).
At sixth rank was Star India’s flagship Telugu GEC Star Maa with 635.721 million weekly impressions in week 13 of 2019. Star Maa was also ranked first in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 Telugu GECs in the Andhra Pradesh/Telangana markets and all the five programmes in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 Telugu programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week in these markets were aired on Star Maa.
At seventh rank was Zeel’s flagship Hindi GEC Zee TV with 589.507 weekly impressions. Zee TV was ranked fourth in HSM (U+R) and HSM (U) and was ranked third in HSM (R). The Balaji Telefilms produced Kumkum Bhagya and its spinoff Kundali Bhagya and Tujhse Hai Raabta aired on Zee TV were among the top 5 programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week in HSM (U+R). Further, Kundali Bhagya on Zee TV was also ranked fourth in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week in HSM (U).
SPN’s flagship Hindi GEC Sony Entertainment Television (SET) was ranked eighth in week 13 of 2019 with 533.980 million weekly impressions. SET was also ranked fifth, sixth and second in BARC’s weekly list of top 10 Hindi GECs in HSM (U+R), HSM (R) and HSM (U) respectively. The reality dance show Super Dancer Chapter 3 was ranked third in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week in HSM (U).
At ninth rank was Viacom18’s flagship Hindi GEC Colors with 520.906 million weekly impressions. Colors was also ranked sixth, fifth and third in BARC’s weekly list of top 10 Hindi GECs in HSM (U+R), HSM (R) and HSM (U) respectively.
At tenth place was Zeel’s flagship Tamil GEC Zee Tamil with 515.571 million weekly impressions. Zee Tamil was ranked second in BARC’s weekly list of top 5 Tamil channels in the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry markets and one of the top 5 Tamil programmes based on average rating across all original airings in the week was aired on Zee Tamil.
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.
