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Doorway to drama as Bigg Boss Marathi 6 returns with fate on the line
MUMBAI: When doors creak open in the Bigg Boss house, chaos usually follows and this season, destiny itself is up for negotiation. One of Marathi television’s most formidable reality franchises, Bigg Boss Marathi, is back with Season 6, promising sharper twists, louder drama and a house designed to play mind games of its own. The new season premieres with a grand launch on January 11 at 8 pm on Colors Marathi and streams simultaneously on JioHotstar, with daily episodes to follow every night at the same time.
This year’s theme “Doors will open, destinies will change” is not just a tagline but the backbone of the format. Spread across 13,000 sq ft, the redesigned house features multiple doors, each concealing challenges, shocks or turning points capable of altering the game overnight. More than 16 contestants will live under the constant gaze of 100 plus cameras during an intense 100-day journey marked by alliances, betrayals, friendships, feuds and high-stakes eliminations.
Anchoring the chaos once again is Riteish Deshmukh, who returns as host after striking a chord last season with his candid, no-nonsense and distinctly Maharashtrian style. Balancing humour with hard truths, Deshmukh is expected to reprise his role as confidant, critic and conscience of the house. “No one knows which door will change whose destiny,” he said, hinting at a season packed with unpredictability, emotion and drama.
Behind the scenes, the format continues to be produced by Banijay Asia and EndemolShine India, with creators promising tighter gameplay and deeper integration of the theme into tasks and nominations. According to the producers, every door in the house is a potential game-changer, reinforcing the idea that survival this season will hinge as much on instinct as on strategy.
From a business perspective, the show remains a magnet for advertisers. Season 6 is co-powered by Danube Properties and Santoor, with a robust roster of special and associate partners spanning FMCG, jewellery, home improvement and apparel underlining the franchise’s continued pull with both viewers and brands.
As contestants from diverse backgrounds step into the house, weekly nominations driven by housemate choices and audience votes will determine who stays and who walks out. Only one will survive till the finale to claim the Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 crown.
With bigger doors, bolder moves and fate woven into the floor plan itself, Bigg Boss Marathi returns to do what it does best turn everyday disagreements into prime-time obsession, one destiny at a time.
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.
