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Oscar Movies Bhojpuri enters regional top 5 in BARC week 1 2019
MUMBAI: In the Bengali market, Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha continued to be in first and second positions in BARC data week 1 for 2019. Oscar Movies Bhojpuri emerged as the new player in the market by securing fifth position in the Bhojpuri space. Zee Kannada and Colors Kannada swapped their first and second positions in the Kannada cluster. No changes were observed in Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu segment.
Bengali, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Marathi and Telugu cluster in BARC data week 52. In the Malayalam space, Mazhavil Manorama and Flowers TV swapped their second and third positions. Moreover, Zee Tamil and Sun TV interchanged their second and third positions in the Tamil market.
Bangla
Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha continued to be on first and second positions respectively with 372317 impressions '000s and 307306 impressions '000s. Colors Bangla, Aakash Aath and Jalsha Movies stood at third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 59207 impressions '000s, 56460 impressions '000s and 54150 impressions '000s.
Bhojpuri
Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Cinema, Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum and Housefull Action retained their first, second, third and fourth positions respectively with 50622 impressions '000s, 47093 impressions '000s, 12793 impressions '000s and 8844 impressions '000s. Oscar Movies Bhojpuri emerged as the new player in the market by securing fifth position with 2136 impressions '000s.
Kannada
Zee Kannada and Colors Kannada swapped their first and second positions respectively with 415697 impressions '000s and 391735impressions '000s. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna continued to be in third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 236910 impressions '000s, 168349 impressions '000s and 136671 impressions '000s.
Malayalam
No changes were observed in the Malayalam segment. Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Flowers TV, Surya TV and Asianet Movies continued to be first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 298250 impressions '000s, 126584 impressions '000s, 86959 impressions '000s, 76083 impressions '000s and 54949 impressions '000s.
Marathi
Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, Star Pravah and Zee Talkies and Zee Yuva continued to be in first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 387989 impressions '000s, 139842 impressions '000s, 117599 impressions '000s, 114339 impressions '000s and 39986impressions '000s.
Tamil
Sun TV, Zee Tamil, Star Vijay, KTV and Adithya tv managed to be on first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 1023067impressions '000s, 539392 impressions '000s, 486411 impressions '000s, 335099 impressions '000s and 103190 impressions '000s.
Telugu
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV and Gemini Movies hold on to their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 647630 impressions '000s, 507209 impressions '000s, 499740 impressions '000s, 414103 impressions '000s and 207278 impressions '000s.
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.
