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TLC returns with ‘Living With A Superstar: Saif Ali Khan’
MUMBAI: TLC is back with the second season Living With A Superstar. The channel has commissioned the second edition of this franchise.
The series will present an uninhibited access into the personal and professional life of the Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan. To be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Samar Khan, the series will be shot in India and overseas, and is expected to premiere in 2017 on TLC.
“Living With A Superstar created a new benchmark for television content and entertainment when it provided an unrestricted access to millions of viewers into the private life of India’s superstar – Shah Rukh Khan. We are equally thrilled with the opportunity to work with Saif Ali Khan and to present his life as an actor, father, husband, son, friend and much moreto millions of his fans in India and abroad,” said Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific vice president – female and family entertainment products – south Asia Rajiv Bakshi.
The TLC cameras will follow the enigmatic Khan in India and abroad to present the all-inclusive glimpse of his world including his relationships with his family, superstar wife Kareena Kapoor Khan, friends, staff and other filmmakers.
TLC had launched this franchise in 2010 with the first edition on the megastar Shah Rukh Khan.
Khan added, “I think a good lifestyle show needs to be honest and in depth, truly exposing what has been personal. I want this show to be so true that I can review it as a chronicle of my life. I’d like to invite all the viewers of this show to share the thoughts and experiences that have made me who I am. I hope you enjoy the show.”
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.
