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Star Maa gears up for second season of bigg boss telugu
MUMBAI: After the super success of Bigg Boss Season one, Star MAA is set to launch with season two. The channel, which currently enjoys top spot in the viewership ratings, plans to further consolidate its position riding on the popularity of the Bigg Boss brand. The new season will be hosted by Natural Star- Nani, who will be seen on the small screen for the very first time.The show will premier on June 10 and will come on air every weekdays at 9:30 p.m. and weekends at 9:00 p.m.
“We are excited to present Bigg Boss two with variety of new elements and refreshing content that will entertain our audience. This second season has many firsts. Longer season, new location at Hyderabad, bigger house, interesting mix of contestants and commoners for the first time. Our ambition will remain surpassing audience expectation with surprises keeping the Telugu sensitivities and the family viewership. With Nani as host and amazing contestants, the audience will be hooked on to their TV sets starting 10th June,” said Star Maa Network Business Head Alok Jain.
The 106-day drama will have 16 celebrities locked in a house under the vigilance of 70 cameras. Ever since the promos have been out, they are creating a heavy buzz on both TV and social media, garnering more than two million views with nationwide trending on second place.
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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.
