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Star Plus and Sab the only gainers in TAM Ratings
MUMBAI: In the week 21 of TAM TV ratings, there are only two general entertainment channels (GECs) which gained the maximum eyeballs. One is the leader in this space, Star Plus which inched closer to 700 million mark once again and second is Sab. Rest other channels witnessed a drop in the viewership.
At number one, Star Plus recorded 699,034 GVTs, up from 680,792 GVTs it had recorded last week. Its chart topper Diya Aur Baati Hum is scaling new heights week after week. It garnered 9,971 TVTs, up from 9,484 TVTs. Saathiya Saath is the second highest rated show for the channel which saw a drop and rated 8,585 TVTs, down from 9,791 TVTs. The channel’s another fiction offering, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai saw increase in the viewership and stood at 6,432 TVTs, up from 6,275 TVTs. Another fiction property which needs applaud is Ye Hai Mohababtein, which sees a growth every week despite being at the late prime time slot (11pm). It reported 6,768 TVTs, up from 5,523 TVTs.
The second highest gainer of the week was Sab, which despite the hike remained at number six. The channel garnered 266,714 GVTs, up from 258,013 GVTs. Its chart topper Taarak Mehta noted 5,558 TVTs, down from 5,585 TVTs. The channel’s game show – Sab Khelo sab Jeeto saw a rise in the viewership and stood at 1,454 TVTs, up from 1,233 TVTs and Balveer noted 2,343 TVTs, down from 2,597 TVTs.
Coming back to the channel which holds the second position strongly is Zee TV. It scored 386,568 GVTs, down from 394,023 GVTs. Its sting in the comedy space Gangs of Haseepur lost numbers and scored 1,297 TVTs, down from 1,605 TVTs. The channel’s historical series Jodha Akbar too lost eyeballs and reported 7,947 TVTs, down from 8,948 TVTs.
Colors occupied third position and scored 359,877 GVTs, down from 367,024 GVTs. It was the finale weekend for its reality show – Khatron Ke Khiladi which saw a marginal rise in the ratings. It garnered 5,469 TVTs, up from 5,310 TVTs. On the other hand, Comedy Nights with Kapil also saw a huge drop in the ratings and rated 5,628 TVTs, down from 5,930 TVTs. Talking about its fiction offerings; Madhubala recorded a fall and noticed 2,527 TVTs, down from 2,757 TVTs, Balika Vadhu registered a growth and stood at 4,183 TVTs, up from 4,098 TVTs and Rangrasiya also witnessed a rise and noted 2,603 TVTs, up from 2,563 TVTs.
At number four stood Life OK with 332,689 GVTs, down from 353,689 GVTs. Its fiction property, Tumhari Pakhi, seems to attract eyeballs as it saw a huge rise with 2,656 TVTs, up from 2,391 TVTs. Second to the list is its crime property – Shapath which saw a drop and measured 2,308 TVTs, down from 2,614 TVTs. Savdhan India noted 2,290 TVTs, down from 2,395 TVTs.
Talking about Sony Entertainment Television which stood at number six garnered 312,543 GVTs, down from 312,921 GVTs. CID is the top charter this week. It garnered 3,159 TVTs, up from 3,300 TVTs. Second to the list is Maharan Veer Pratap which reported 3,123 TVTs, down from 3,222 TVTs. Its reality show Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega witnessed a huge fall and scored 2,084 TVTs, down from 2,698 TVTs.
In the movie genre: Zee Cinema reported 188,748 GVTs, up from 185,199 GVTs; Movies OK scored 132,202 GVTs, down from 133,665 GVTs; &pictures garnered 95,214 GVTs, up from 88,326 GVTs; Zee Anmol earned 69,811 GVTs, down from 72,345 GVTs and Max registered a huge hike as it recorded 582,127 GVTs, up from 445,130 GVTs.
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.
