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Sony books third spot with ‘PK’ premiere: TAM TV Ratings
MUMBAI: Blockbuster PK continues be the golden goose. The Rajkumar Hirani directed movie became the most watched programme of week 26 as per Tam TV ratings analysis. This Aamir Khan starrer which was premiered on 21 June 2015 on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) garnered 7.63 TVR, taking the channel straight to the third spot for this week.
Sony registered 166 GRPs in week 26, up from the 117 GRPs it garnered in week 25.
Star Plus still remains undisputed on the top of the table despite a slight decline in GRPs. In week 26 the channel registered a viewership of 248 GRPs, a drop from 252 GRPs it registered in the previous week.
Colors, at number two, also observed a decline in viewership. It descended from 213 GRPs to 205 GRPs. Fourth placed Zee TV was the only other gainer amongst the top general entertainment channels (GECs) genre. The channel’s viewership grew from 154 GRPs to 161 GRPs.
In the top programme category PK had no competition as it scored 7.63 TVR. This was followed by Yeh Hai Mohabattein on Star Plus which bagged 4.24 TVR. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Saathiya Saath Nibhana from the same channel came third and fourth with 4.04 TVR and 3.76 TVR respectively. Zee TVs Kumkum Bhagya came fifth with 3.45 TVR.
Sab’s Tarak Mehta ka Ulta Chasma garnered 3.45 TVR and was placed at the sixth spot. Colors dominated the bottom part of the top 10 chart with Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Sasural Simar Ka and Udaan being placed at seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth spot respectively.
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.
