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Kool comedy debuts on Zee today
After Hum Paanch, comes another comedy from the Balaji stable on Zee.
Ganga and Jamuna with the younger generation of the Champanaria family
Kitne Kool Hain Hum, if the hoardings all over Mumbai are to be believed, is a comedy in the glorious tradition of Hum Paanch. Positioned in the 8 pm slot, the storyline of KKHH revolves around a family that inherits a lot of money and moves from the interiors of Gujarat to the manic madness that’s Mumbai. The episodes trace the family’s gaffes as they try to cope with life in the big city. Based loosely on Beverly Hillbillies, KKHH will supposedly play on the simplicity of life.
Even as Balaji attempts to bring in a sense of humour into a Gujarati family’s escapades, (current rage Kyunkii is
Ganga and Jamuna, the lead protagonists of KKHH
all about a Gujarati family’s more serious doings), Star Plus has beaten it to the game by introducing a Gujarati family in Hum Saath Aath Hain, its own daily evening comedy show. Of the Hum Paanch cast, Shoma Anand is repeated. Newcomers including Jaity Bhatia, Darshan Jhaveriwala and Anurag Prappana make their debut in this show.
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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.
