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Sony YAY! expands its toon universe with two new shows ‘Ha.Go.La’ and ‘Robotan’
MUMBAI: Sony Pictures Networks India’s (SPNI) kids channel Sony YAY! has announced that it will further grow its toon universe of 100+ toons and increases its content library of over 700+ hours with two brand new show launches – Ha.Go.La‘ and Robotan.
Ha.Go.La a conversational comedy, set in the Northern heartlands of India, transports kids into the world of three crazy friends – Hathgola, Goli and Lattha, where inanimate objects come to life to go on misadventures of a lifetime. In another new launch Robotan, a friendly robot – Robotan and his creator cum friend Kan- chan will come together to take kids on a rib-tickling joy ride with their hilarious adventures.
Sony YAY! head programming Ronojoy Chakraborty said, “Kids are at the centre of the Sony YAY! universe, and it is no different as we bring to our audiences a new homegrown offering – Ha.Go.La. The show celebrates the nuances of day-to-day seemingly mindless, giggly meandering conversations of kids, with a cultural setting close to home. With the launch of these two brand new shows, we increase the width of likeable genres that Sony YAY! offers to kids.”
Actor and musician Raghubhir Yadav said, “Lending my voice to songs of animated characters has always been a thrilling experience for me. For a brief period, you enter the world of these funny characters and learn to laugh and have fun in their unique universe. With Ha.Go.La, I got to enjoy the unique and uncanny friendship between three household objects and this new song brings that out wonderfully. I hope that kids will love singing along to this fun song we have curated for them.”
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.
