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Granada Intl sends ‘Nanny 911’ to the Middle East, Turkey
MUMBAI: Granada International has announced that the reality show Nanny 911 has been picked up in the Middle East by MBC and in Turkey by Kanal D
Nanny 911 was devised by Granada America for Fox. The Middle East version will be produced by MBC’s in-house production team for a pan regional audience across the Middle East. The episodes will feature top flight nannies from a number of different Middle Eastern countries in order to give a pan-regional feel to the series.
Production will start in early December and the series, under a local title yet to be confirmed, will be transmitted on MBC later this year in a primetime slot.
In Turkey Nanny 911 will appear on one of Turkey’s main commercial channels, Kanal D and will be produced by ANS, Kanal D’s in-house production company. The series will be broadcast in a primetime slot later in 2006.
Granada International formats head Laura Burrell comments, “I am delighted that this engrossing format is starting to role out successfully internationally. These two deals follow hot on the heels of the incredible success of the Italian version of Nanny 911, demonstrating that the format can be easily adapted to fulfil the needs of all types of broadcaster.”
Nanny 911 sees a head nanny and her team of specialist nannies, armed with the dos and don’ts of child-rearing, rush to the aid of families across the Middle East. These diverse and knowledgeable nannies have specific areas of expertise, ranging from proper etiquette to controlling tantrums. Each one is ready to help exhausted parents tackle the issues creating chaos in their home and get their families into tip top shape.
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.
