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Much-awaited Hindi GEC ‘Atrangii’ launched by Vibhu Agarwal
Mumbai: The much-awaited Hindi GEC (general entertainment channel) ‘Atrangii’ has been launched on Monday. Backed by Vibhu Agarwal, the channel will feature a programme line-up from 7 pm to 11.30 pm.
The channel is now available across all pay platforms namely Tata Sky, Airtel, D2H, Dish TV as well as on all cable networks like Hathway, Den and GTPL.
The eclectic content line-up will also have some of the most-watched shows from OTT platforms and production houses that will be brought to the television screens of the audiences. ‘Atrangii’ is targeted toward engaging with the Hindi speaking market across the length and breadth of the country with a slate encompassing an expansive gamut of genres.
The channel will begin with a show titled Bheja fry at 7 pm, followed by Dil-E-Ghumshuda from 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm. The unheard story of the greatest sage warrior Parshuram will be aired from 8.30 pm to 9 pm. Hara Sindoor, follows the extraordinary journey of a young girl Rani, who stands against the monarchy of the village dictator to liberate the villagers from the shackles of the monarch. This prime-time show will be telecast at 9 pm. The 9.30 pm slot will showcase disruptive, quality content from the web, to be enjoyed by the audiences from the convenience of their homes and that too without any subscription fee with the show titled Bestseller.
From 10.30 pm to 11 pm Parshuram will be repeated. The show Jaghanya will alert audiences, showcasing some of the soul-trembling, heinous crimes that have plagued our society and will air from 11 pm to 12 am.
Speaking on the launch of the channel, Atrangii CEO and founder Vibhu Agarwal shared, “We are elated to roll out our first Hindi general entertainment channel Atrangii. We have been curating gripping content for the channel for the past couple of months now and we take pride in launching it with four hours of programming. From here on, we aim to further bolster the original content line-up. We have invested heavily in expanding our creative pool, bringing talent both behind and on-screen to put out shows that resonate with the Hindi heartland. Our concerted focus with ‘Atrangii’ is to partner with established production houses and independent creators to showcase content that will give us a definitive edge over currently produced shows in the Hindi GEC space. We aim to emerge as the go-to destination for entertainment across both satellite and digital space.”
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.
