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Sahara’s ‘Haqeeqat’ set to complete 100 episodes
MUMBAI: Haqeeqat, the award-winning serial based on true-life incidents of human rights violations, which airs on Sahara Manoranjan Fridays at 8 pm, completes its 100th episode on 6 June.
The series, which premiered on Sahara Manoranajan on 12 June 2001, in its first year itself bagged RAPA, ITA and ASIAN Television Awards for best direction and best screenplay and several other nominations, a company release says.
Haqeeqat is produced by Sahara India Media Communication Ltd. (SIMCL) with BAG Films as the assigned producer. Conceived and devised by Anurradha Prasad, directed by Saurabh Usha Narang and presented by Mahesh Bhatt.
Haqeeqat is a programme that attempts to address issues of human rights violations in India. The serial has so far highlighted various important issues ranging from police brutality, fake encounters, sexual abuse, dowry deaths, domestic violence, child labour, Sati, slavery, widow’s plight and other such crimes against humanity. “Haqeeqat” aims at involving the audience both intellectually and emotionally. The serial holds up a mirror to the unfortunate yet true incidents that occur in Indian society, the release says.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
