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Sony PIX viewership share grows in FY23 during Week 14-26: Barc
Mumbai: English movie channel, Sony PIX, has grown its viewership share from 27 per cent in FY22 to 31 per cent in FY23 among the target group 15-40 AB, market 10 lakh+, period Week 14-26 of 2022, as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) data.
“Moreover, it has the distinction of being the only channel in the English movie category to have shown viewership growth over the last fiscal,” said the company’s statement.
The channel is launching two new properties – Always Trending and Action @11. Always trending will showcase the best performing titles on the channel and Action @11 will soar the adrenaline rush of viewers through power-packed movies.
With the brand promise of ‘Stay Amazed’, Sony PIX is home to Hollywood’s biggest franchises. Some of the thrilling additions that steered the performance numbers have been “Shazam”, “Venom”, “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, “Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle”, “Kong Skull Island”, and “Wonder Woman”. In fact, 12 of the top 20 movies in the category during the last quarter were aired on Sony PIX. The channel has been a frontrunner in the primetime slot of 07:00 p.m – 12:00 a.m.
To drive viewer engagement and build a strong recall, the brand has been innovating its IPs each year, making them more interesting. Among all the properties, some of the most successful ones have been PIX Arena Bingo Nights – the perfect Bingo for movie buffs, PIX Premiere League – an action-packed line-up, Mind It showcasing English movie titles in regional languages, and Hollywood’s Finest – telecasting critically acclaimed award-winning Hollywood titles.
“Being no. 1 is a matter of immense pride for us and we are grateful for the continued love and support of our viewers,” said Sony Pictures Networks chief marketing officer and business head – English cluster and Sony Aath Tushar Shah. “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our stakeholders for supporting us in our fulfilling journey. Being the most viewed channel in the category is a testimony to our commitment to providing only the best Hollywood experience to our audiences, and we are committed to sustaining this momentum.”
Source: BARC, TG: 15-40 AB, Market: 10L+, Period: WK 14-26’2022, Average Weekly AMAs, SD
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.
