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Strong movie selection propels Sony Max to second place across genres
BENGALURU: The Hindi dubs of Tamil and Telugu movies Kanchana Returns or Kanchana 2 and Sarrainodu on Sony Max were among the top 5 most watched Hindi movies on television as per Broadcast Audience Research Council of India weekly data across HSM (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals for week 33 of 2017 (Saturday, 12th August 2017 to Friday, 18th August 2017). In the HSM Urban market, besides the two movies mentioned above, it was Bahubali the Beginning that were among the most watched movies on Hindi movies channels in week 33. Four of the five top slots were taken up by these movies on Sony Max in the week. Strong movie selection such as these has catapulted Sony Max to second place in the top 10 channels across genres list for week 33. Sony Max scored 680.893 million weekly impressions, far behind the top 10 channels across genre Sun TV that had 1,066.846 million weekly impressions.
Two channels each from the Sun TV Network, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (Zeel), Star India, Network 18 (Viacom 18) and Sony Pictures Network were among the top 10 channels across genre list for week 33 of 2017. In terms of genre, six Hindi GECs’, two Telugu GECs’, and one channel each from the Hindi Movies genre and Tamil GEC genres made up the list of top 10 channels across genre for week 33.
Close on the heels of Sony Max was Zeel’s flagship Hindi GEC Zee TV at third place across genre with 674.492 million weekly impressions followed even more closely by Zeel’s FTA GEC channel Zee Anmol with 673.259 million weekly impressions. Over the past few weeks, these two Zeel GEC’s have been topping Hindi GECs’ in the across genres list, and they continued to do so in week 33 also.
Following Zee Anmol was Star India’s flagship Hindi GEC Star Plus with 647.107 million weekly impressions at fifth place. Network 18’s (Viacom 18) flagship Hindi GEC Colors at sixth place with 634.677 million weekly impressions was followed by Star India’s flagship Telugu GEC Star Maa at seventh place with 596.510 million impressions. Another Sony Pictures Network channel (SPN) and women oriented Hindi GEC Sony Pal was at eighth place with 555.271 million weekly impressions.
The Sun Network’s flagship Telugu GEC Gemini TV was at ninth place with 539.099 million weekly impressions followed by Viacom 18’s FTA Hindi GEC Rishtey with 520.444 million weekly impressions.
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.
