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Star Utsav replaces Zee Anmol in rural HSM: BARC week 39
MUMBAI: Zee TV’s new weekend offering Brahmarakshas led the top five programmes list in Hindi GEC segment but Star Plus continues to dominate the genre in week 39, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India.
On the other hand, in the rural market, Star Utsav replaced Zee Anmol to claim the leadership position while Star Plus continues to be a leader in urban HSM as well.
Hindi GEC
Even though Zee TV’s two shows Brahmarakshas – Jaag Utha Shaitan and Kumkum Bhagya led the Hindi GECs top five, Star Plus continues to lead the genre with 690400 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on second spot with 544831 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV on third with 522878 Impressions (000s).
Star India’s free-to-air channel Star Utsav grabbed the fourth spot with 457548 Impressions (000s) while Zee’s FTA Zee Anmol with 439027 Impressions (000s) stood at number five.
Life OK, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Pal bagged the sixth, seventh and eighth spot with 430236 Impressions (000s), 424918 Impressions (000s) and 410720 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Sab TV and Rishtey stood at ninth and tenth with 371912 Impressions (000s) and 325388 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus continues to dominate the Hindi GECs genre with 456411 Impressions (000’s) followed by Colors on second with 370875 Impressions (000’s) and Zee TV on third with 30052 Impressions (000s).
Leading with The Kapil Sharma Show in top five programmes of Hindi GEC, Sony Entertainment Television maintained its fourth place in the list with 298670 Impressions (000s).
Life OK grabbed the fifth spot with 265376 Impressions (000s) followed by Sab TV on sixth with 263713 Impressions (000s) and & TV with 132576 Impressions (000s) stood at number seven.
In Hindi speaking market, free-to-air channels Star Utsav, Sony Pal and Zee Anmol grabbed the last three spots with 110677 Impressions (000s), 106315 Impressions (000s) and 100384 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Hindi GEC Rural
Star Utsav toppled Zee Anmol in week 39 to claim the leadership position with 346871 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol on second slot with 338643 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on the third spot with 304404 Impressions (000s). Rishtey maintained its fourth position with 239750 Impressions (000s).
Star Plus bagged the fifth spot with 233990 Impressions (000s). Zee TV stood at sixth spot in rural HSM with 222326 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at number seven with 173956 Impressions (000s). Life OK stood at number eight with 164861 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at the ninth place with 126248 Impressions (000s) while Sab TV at the tenth spot garnered 108199 Impressions (000s).
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.
