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MAX will run Shah Rukh Khan film festival
MAX has announced that it will showcase popular actor Shah Rukh Khan in a series of films. They will run every Thursday and Friday at 9 pm from 29 March to 26 April
The release informs that Shah Rukh Khan has won Filmfare awards for Best Actor and Best Villain. Directors Subhash Ghai and Yash Chopra have described Shah Rukh Khan as a complete actor. He won over critics in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa. In Darr where Shah Rukh played a negative role audiences took to him in a big way.
In Duplicate Shah Rukh played a dual role. One character was a simple-minded boy and the other was cruel criminal. In Dil To Pagal Hai he was torn between the affections of Karisma and Madhuri.
His co-stars have included Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, and Kajol.
Regarding one of his biggest hits Kuch Kuch Hota Hai the actor made the following remarks, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai made everyone in the audience want to fall in love, lose their beloved, and then finally find them again. With Kajol, I knew that I could recreate the magic of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. She understands me as an actor. I loved my scene with her on the bench, and the dumb charade scene where I tell her that I love her. That was a moment I created.
I do my job with a lot of diligence and hard work and there is a lot of thought that goes into it. I do a role the way I like it. I hear a story and I normally see myself in that story. I'm genuine, I don't fake my emotions. I can't dissociate from acting"
The program line up is as follows:
| 29 March | Mohabbatein |
| 4 April | Duplicate |
| 5 April | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge |
| 11 April | Oh Darling Yeh Hai India |
| 12 April | Dil To Pagal Hai |
| 18 April | Koyla |
| 19 April | Darr |
| 25 April | Karan Arjun |
| 26 Apri | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai |
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.
