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‘Kitney Kool…’ not so cool, alleges theatre producer
Gujarati theatre producer Sanjay Goradia is getting quite hot under the collar these days. And what’s raising the temperature for him is the Balaji Telefilms produced serial Kitne Kool Hain Hum (KKHH). His allegation is that Balaji Telefilms has used sequences from one of his plays Mrs Manjula Marfatia in KKHH, the comedy running on Zee TV. In fact, he says that he has already sent a legal notice to India’s leading TV production house.
Goradia maintains that the script – reportedly registered with the Film Writers Association – was originally penned by Sanjay Pawar in Marathi and adapted by Aslam Parvez and Nilesh Rupapara in Gujarati for the Gujarati version of the play. He alleges that the two writers – Rupapara and Parvez – are also on the team of writers scripting KKHH.
Rupapara, on his part, refused to get drawn into any heated discussions on the issue, maintaining that it is best for Goradia to have his say. He however differs with Goradia’s claims, saying that although he does work on other Balaji soaps, he is not associated in any manner with KKHH.
Balaji Telefilms vice-president marketing and production, Rajesh Pavithran on the other hand, coolly claims that the company has not yet received any legal notice from Goradia. He is also quick to rule out any copyright violations on their part, but adds that Balaji is ready to take legal recourse and would fight the case out, if needed.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
