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Sab inches past Sony to fifth position
Updated: 5:34 PM
MUMBAI: In the week 33 of TAM TV ratings, Zee TV, Colors and Sab have emerged as clear winners. Zee TV, the only channel that shed numbers last week notched up taking its tally to 453,012 GVTs, up from 414,540 GVTs.
Maximum of Zee’s properties witnessed a rise in the ratings. The channel’s famous property – Kumkum Bhagya is climbing new heights week after week as it has gained by a huge margin. It reported 8,013 TVTs, up from 7,560 TVTs. Its historical show – Jodha Akbar has become the second highest gainer as it recorded 7,544 TVTs, up from 7,332 TVTs and Qubool Hai came third with 6,216 TVTs, up from 5,428 TVTs.
The second highest gainer this week stood Colors at number two. It observed 410,774 GVTs, up from 403,053 GVTs. Two of its properties witnessed a hike in the ratings. Thus Sasural Simar Ka noted 6,193 TVTs, up from 5,699 TVTs and The Anupam Kher Show reported 2,103 TVTs, up from 1,864 TVTs.
After struggling at the bottom of the chart for several weeks, Sab regained its number five position. It garnered 278,215 GVTs, up from 277,018 GVTs. Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai and Lapataganj have witnessed growth in the ratings by garnering 1,025 TVTs, up from 968 TVTs and 1,716 TVTs, up from 1,655 TVTs respectively. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continued to remain the chart leader as it scored 5,472 TVTs, down from 6,552 TVTs.
Coming back to the chart leader, Star Plus clocked 688,618 GVTs, down from 711,648 GVTs. The channel’s chart leader Diya Aur Baati Hum scored 10,696 TVTs, up from 10,024 TVTs. Saathiya Saath witnessed a tremendous rise and reported 9,455 TVTs, up from 7,150 TVTs, Mahabharat observed a fall in the viewership and noted 8,504 TVTs, down from 9,110 TVTs and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai stood at 7,367 TVTs, up from 7,326 TVTs.
Life OK continues to occupy the number four position. It observed 301,994 GVTs, down from 311,640 GVTs. Thus, Shapath recorded 2,217 TVTs, down from 2,779 TVTs, Savdhan India reported 2,721 TVTs, up from 2,690 TVTs and Laut Aao Trisha stood at 1,566 TVTs, down from 1,654 TVTs.
Back to number six, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) recorded 262,647 GVTs, down from 278,432 GVTs. Thus, CID, the channel’s leader scored 4,053 TVTs, down from 4,328 TVTs and Maharana Veer Pratap rated 2,906 TVTs, down from 3,446 TVTs. The much hyped show – Yudh captured 708 TVTs, up from 703 TVTs.
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.
