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Sony Marathi new player in BARC data week 48
MUMBAI: BARC data for week 48 shows that in the Bengali space, Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha continued to be in the first and second positions. No changes were observed in Bhojpuri, Kannada, Malayalam and Tamil segment. In the Telugu space, Star Maa retained its first position. Sony Marathi emerged as the new player in the Marathi space.
Bangla
Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha continued to be in first and second positions with 362811 impressions '000s and 309608 impressions '000s respectively. Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Aakash Aath stood at 69124 impressions '000s, 65304 impressions '000s and 56837 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Bhojpuri
Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Cinema, Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum, Housefull Action and Oscar Movies Bhojpuri retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 40461 impressions '000s, 35791 impressions '000s, 10852 impressions '000s, 6625 impressions '000s and 3186 impressions '000s respectively.
Kannada
No changes were observed in this segment. Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada, Udaya TV and Udaya Movies and Color Super continued to be in first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 450055 impressions ' 000s, 389247 impressions ' 000s, 196316 impressions ' 000s, 188975 impressions '000s and 141803 impressions '000s.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV retained its first position with 302637 impressions '000s. Flowers TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV and Asianet Movies also continued to be second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 111067 impressions '000s, 85709 impressions '000s, 75191 impressions '000s and 64645 impressions '000s respectively.
Marathi
Zee Marathi continued to be in the first position with 419693 impressions '000s. Colors Marathi and Star Pravah interchanged their second and third positions respectively with 147991 impressions '000s and 147486 impressions '000s. Zee Talkies continued to be in fourth position with 117349 impressions '000s. Sony Marathi emerged as the new player in the Marathi space with 46835 impressions '000s.
Tamil
No changes were observed in the Tamil space. Sun TV, Zee Tamil, Star Vijay and KTV and Adithya TV retained their first, second, third and fourth positions respectively with 927254 impressions '000s, 526195 impressions '000s, 508744 impressions '000s, 342071 impressions '000s and 106244impressions '000s.
Telugu
Star Maa retained its first position with 635818 impressions '000s. Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV and Gemini Movies stood at 635818 impressions '000s, 572168 impressions '000s, 471045 impressions '000s, 412360 impressions '000s and 200711 impressions '000s 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.
