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Slew of new soaps on DD Metro from today
MUMBAI: It’s raining soaps on Doordarshan Metro. Four new shows -Deewar , Aane Wala Pal, Papa and Kinare Milte Nahin from the IPTV (Indraprastha Television Network) – Unitech Cinevista Limited stable will be launching on the channel over the next two days.
While Deewar and Aane Wala Pal debut in the afternoon slot today , Papa and Kinare Milte Nahin will air in the primetime slot, with the latter starting tomorrow at 9:30 pm.
Deewar is a family saga which centers around a family feud and how it ultimately leads to a break up of family ties. The soap boasts of an impressive star cast with some well known actors like Alok Nath, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Mukesh Khanna , (late) Dilip Dhawan , Anju Mahendroo, Smita Jayakar and Archana Puran Singh to name a few. The soap has been written by Vinta Nanda of Tara fame , directed by Raman Kumar and produced by Vikas Jain and Sushant Chhabra. It airs Monday to Friday at 3:00 pm.
Papa , another soap penned by Nanda, is based on the story of Vishal, a businessman who lives in a joint family where traditional values and customs reign high. However, everything goes awry when the family realises that he has an illegitimate 12 year old daughter. The series stars Kiran Kumar, Farha, Avtar Gill, Pankaj Berry and Suchitra Pillai among others. The series has been directed by Raman Kumar and airs from Monday to Friday at 9:00 pm.
Aane Wala Pal, another daily soap begins with a murder mystery and centers around legal battles and relationships. It airs weekdays at 3:30 pm.
Kinare Milte Nahin, a family drama with a romantic twist , is about two lovers, individuals who have distinct points of view. They choose to follow different paths, as a result of which their lives run on parallel tracks. The soap stars Shahbaaz Khan, Sudha Chandran, Bhairavi Raichuria and Nishigandha Wad, to name a few. It airs Tuesdays to Thursdays at 9:30 pm.
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.
