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Paresh Rawal turns TV producer with ‘Shubh Mangal Sawdhan’
Everyone seems to be getting into it now. The latest entrant into the television software space is Hindi film character actor Paresh Rawal.
The versatile actor, whose irresistible comic performance in the latest Bollwood flick Awara Paagal Deewana is drawing accolades from critics and masses alike, is all set to turn producer with a comedy he is producing for Sahara TV.
The comedy Shubh Mangal Sawdhan is a tri-weekly beginning 15 July. Produced under the banner Playtime Productions, the project is a joint venture of Paresh and his partner Hemal Thakker.
It is directed by Sameer Kulkarni and stars Dilip Joshi, Amit Mistry, Suchita Pavate and Ritu Deepak among others.
While more information on the serial is awaited, one hopes that this is just the beginning of a long innings as TV producer for Paresh, whose finesse as actor is acknowledged universally.
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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.
