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The Q announces new show ‘Mr Aur Mrs LLB’; expands programming slate
Mumbai: Hindi general entertainment channel The Q has announced the launch of a new show Mr Aur Mrs LLB diversifying its programming slate. The show will premiere on 20 June at 9 pm and will air from Monday to Friday.
Set in the fictitious town of Machandpur, Mr Aur Mrs LLB will feature stories around the lives of lawyer couple – Anirudh Agarwal played by Subir Rana and Payal Agarwal played by Shivani Tomar – who have contradicting ideologies and theories. Adding humour to the plot is the silly Judge Rajinder Chaudhary played by Sumit Arora. Each story will spread across three to five episodes and is a satirical take on situations inspired from real life settings. Gunjan Sinha who plays the character of an orderly and Saksham Shukla who portrays a crazy reporter are also part of the show.
To promote the humour and the madness, The Q will roll-out a cross-media integrated marketing campaign helmed by the central characters
“At The Q, we believe the onus rests upon us to offer our audiences especially in the FTA universe with differentiated content that is original to TV,” said QYOU Media CEO Simran Hoon. “Mr Aur Mrs LLB adds variety to our current offering with a mix of interesting genres, and characters. Each story is a one-of-its-kind narrative that will keep viewers gripped. We are sure that this show will help us further develop appointment viewing for The Q and a stronger relationship with our viewers.”
“Mr Aur Mrs LLB offers a whole new entertainment experience for our discerning viewers. Each character has their own quirk, characteristic and ideology making them unique, fresh to TV and pleasantly amiable,” said The Q and Q Marathi programming head Ashutosh Barve. “Collaboratively, the show is designed to drive engagement and conversations. We are sure that the launch of Mr Aur Mrs LLB will bring families together in their living rooms and fulfil their entertainment needs with content they can associate with.”
The show originally made for digital by ‘Two Nice Men Mediaworks’ is brought to television homes in the Hindi heartland by The Q.
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.
