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etc to showcase The Baaps of Bollywood in April
Predominantly music channel etc has announced a new programme initiative The Baaps Of Bollywood. This will feature Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand.
The action starts from 3 April at 8.30 pm with Dada Muni. Dilip Kumar will take centrestage on 10 April, Raj Kapoor on 17 April and Dev Anand on 24 April. The shows will have repeats every Friday at 1.30 pm and Sunday at 2.00 pm.
Each week the channel will examine the stars ups and downs in their professional as well as personal life. It will examine their growth in the film industry and how each has made the industry richer in their own unique way.
The show will be anchored by Suresh Menon. Songs and scenes of their films will also feature. In addition today's superstars will talk about their impressions about the Bollywood icons
Commenting on the programme initiative CEO ETC Networks Ltd. Pradeep Dixit said: With this series, we are keeping our tradition of paying homage to artistes who have strengthened the Indian Film industry with their dedicated work. Besides acting Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand have also contributed to the development of the art of filmmaking. With this programme we will relive their work and achievements with our viewers. It's a walk down the memory lane.
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.
