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‘Fame Gurukul’ finale hits the high TVR note for Sony
MUMBAI: The grand finale of Sony reality soap opera Fame Gurukul seems to have delivered for the channel.
Sony managed to beat Star Plus in terms of channel share during Fame Gurukul’s D Day. While Star Plus had a channel share of 23.6 per cent in the CS4+ Hindi speaking market (HSM) on 27 October during the run of Fame Gurukul (8.30 pm – 10.50 pm); Sony had a channel share of 25 per cent, according to Tam data. The show’s grand finale dominated the Hindi general entertainment category during its telecast.
What’s more, the grand finale delivered average TVRs of
8.2 in the above mentioned market. The peak TVR for the finale was that of 11.7.
The show has till now been viewed by more than 42 million viewers in the CS4+ HSM between week 27 – week 43, according to Tam data.
The finale also managed to increase the slot performance of the channel considerably. In week 43 (when the finale was aired), while the 8.30 – 9 pm slot saw an increase in TVRs by 50 per cent over week 42 (from 4.2 per cent to 6.2 per cent).
On the other hand, the 9 – 9.30 pm slot saw an increase of 134 per cent (from 3.9 per cent to 9.1 per cent). However, the highest increase was seen in the 10.30 – 11 pm slot (when the winners were announced). The slot TVRs jumped from 1.5 per cent in week 42 to 8 per cent in week 43, which is a whopping increase of 429 per cent.
The finale also managed to deliver for the channel in the key HSM markets of Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi. While Kolkata registered a TVR of 10.7, Mumbai averaged at 9.6 TVR and Delhi with 8.8.
Among the 1 million+ markets, Madhya Pradesh delivered a TVR of 12. In the 0.1 – 1 million strata, Orissa and West Bengal delivered 11+ TVRs, whereas Gujarat and Rajasthan delivered 9.2 and 9 TVR respectively.
If one had to delve into the different socio-economic strata, the highest viewership for Fame Gurukul finale came from 15 – 24 females with a TVR of 13.4. However, balanced deliveries with average TVRs of 9 were seen among SEC A, B, C.
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.
