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Shahrukh charms jawans on NDTV’s ‘Jai Jawan’
The English news arm of NDTV- NDTV 24X7 in its programme Jai Jawan takes our country's best-known film stars to visit the unsung heroes of the Indian Army. In the next show, Shahrukh Khan will visit the border to bring cheer to jawans. A one hour special, the programme will air on 9 April at 6:00 pm on NDTV 24×7.
Touted as an effort to bring some joy and happiness to the hard and lonely lives of our jawans, who guard our borders in far-flung hostile regions, the show has previously taken Aamir Khan and Rani Mukherjee- from the Dras-Kargil sector to the desert of Jaisalmer- to the frontlines to meet the people who make India a safer place to live in.
Shahrukh Khan will travel meet the jawans posted at the Atari-Wagah border, says a company release.
The Atari-Wagah border near Amritsar is one sector of the Indo-Pak border that has been the centre of attention over many years. Jai Jawan travels to this popular and historic region to create history once again. After portraying many roles as an Indian Army officer, India's superstar Khan gets a taste of the real thing as he visits the jawans and soldiers of the Indian Army posted in this sector.
The show is anchored by NDTV news anchor and journalist Barkha Dutt will begin at the historic Atari-Wagah border where Dutt talks about the significance of the location and introduces Khan to the jawans, says a company release.
Khan joined the jawans in their barracks as they unwind for the day, even tried out his hand in an indoor firing range used for training commandos.
Shahrukh met 500 jawans, sang songs from his films and danced to tunes of his popular numbers. Emotions run high as jawans later listen to messages from their families back home.
While the Sikh regiment belts out a Punjabi song accompanied by a vibrant bhangra performance, Shahrukh will be swinging with the group thereby bringing the evening to an energetic end, adds the release.
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.
