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Nick packs a punch with sixth ‘Motu Patlu’ made-for-TV movie premiere
MUMBAI: After five back-to-back movies, Nickelodeon is all set to launch the sixth made-for-television movie from the Motu Patlu franchise – Motu Patlu Kung Fu King Returns.
The movie will premiere on-air on Nickelodeon, online as well as on-ground.
While the channel will air the movie on 14 June at 11.30 am, it will be streamed on www.nickindia.com from 12.30 pm onwards. A Mumbai premiere of the movie is also planned on 11 June.
Nickelodeon EVP and business head – kids cluster Nina Elavia Jaipuria said, “Motu Patlu have, over a short period of time, captured the hearts and minds of kids across the country. The much adored duo have now become an intrinsic part of every kid’s day to day life and the movies are an imperative pillar to fortifying this relationship. The franchise has grown beyond television to connect with kids across platforms including digital, on-air, consumer products and on-ground meet and greets giving children a wholesome engagement experience.”
For the first time in India, a made-for-television movie in the kids’ category will come alive across multiple platforms through an exciting range of engagement initiatives.
A movie festival was kicked off from 9 June on motupatlu.in where all five Motu Patlu movies will be available over the five days as the film festival culminates with the online premiere of the movie – Motu Patlu Kung Fu King Returns on 14 June.
Additionally, kids can also play Motu Patlu games, enjoy the Motu Patlu memes and participate in the Motu Patlu Kung Fu King Returns contest to win merchandise. In another first for the category, Motu Patlu will also bond with fans on Google Hangout on 11 June, 2015.
What’s more, the twosome will also be the show stoppers on the orange-carpet accompanied by celebrity kids at the premiere screening of the movie in Mumbai on 11 June. Promotions have also been launched across cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, Hyderabad, Pune and Bhopal.
The network has also launched new ‘Motu Patlu Back to School’ merchandise with a wide product line-up including water bottles, sippers, lunch boxes, pencil cases and pouches, erasers, etc. The merchandise will be available across about 2,000 touch points in India across retail outlets and online platforms.
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.
