Documentary
Travelxp wins National Film Award for ‘Timeless Tamil Nadu’ at the 71st National Film Awards
MUMBAI : Travelxp has announced that its original travel documentary Timeless Tamil Nadu has been awarded Best Arts/Culture Film in the Non-Feature Films category at the prestigious 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023.
Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, Timeless Tamil Nadu is a powerful and poetic tribute to the cultural soul of India’s southernmost state. The film is narrated through the lens of celebrated travel host Alex Outhwaite, who finally fulfills her long-standing dream of visiting Tamil Nadu. The film captures the grandeur of ancient temples, the serenity of landscapes, and the warmth of people who speak a language she doesn’t understand — yet whose stories she deeply connects with.
“It’s a wonderful feeling to receive this honor,” said Kamakhya Narayan Singh, director of Timeless Tamil Nadu. “After 17 years of creating travel stories with Travelxp, this award feels incredibly special. With this documentary, we wanted to go beyond destinations, to explore the essence of Tamil Nadu’s culture and people. “
Nisha Chothani, Producer of Timeless Tamil Nadu, added: “Winning the National Award is incredibly humbling, and it reinforces our belief that travel storytelling, when done with authenticity and heart, can create lasting emotional connections. We would like to thank the Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and the esteemed jury members for this recognition, it means the world to our entire team.”
With this honour, Travelxp cements its reputation as a storyteller that doesn’t just show the world, but deeply feels it. Timeless Tamil Nadu is a celebration of a place that has stood the test of time, and a reminder of the enduring power of cultural narratives told with heart, sensitivity, and cinematic soul.
Timeless Tamil Nadu is available to stream globally on the Travelxp app and TV channel, reaching over 200 million homes across 119 countries in 25+ languages.
Documentary
Discovery Channel premieres Unani Ki Kahaani on World Unani Day
Actor Jim Sarbh narrates a journey through Unani medicine, history, and modern wellness
MUMBAI: In celebration of World Unani Day, Discovery Channel has premiered Unani Ki Kahaani, a captivating new documentary narrated by actor Jim Sarbh. The film explores Unani medicine not just as an ancient tradition but as a philosophy of health that remains relevant in today’s world of lifestyle disorders and chronic illnesses.
Produced in collaboration with Hamdard Laboratories, the documentary traces Unani medicine from its roots in ancient Greece to its flourishing practice in India. Along the way, it asks a simple yet profound question: what does it really mean to be healthy? And why do we often treat symptoms without curing the underlying problem?
At the heart of Unani medicine is the belief in balance, between body, mind, spirit, and environment. The documentary reflects on moments like the Covid-19 pandemic, when India turned to both modern medicine and its own centuries-old systems of preventive care.
Jim Sarbh’s narration gives the story a modern voice, guiding viewers through history, philosophy, and science with curiosity and clarity.
Hamdard Laboratories chairman and managing trustee Abdul Majeed said, “Unani Ki Kahaani invites viewers to see healing as more than symptom relief. It is about balance, prevention, and long-term wellbeing. Through Unani medicine, we aim to help everyone understand that true healing restores harmony.”
Commenting on his role, Jim Sarbh added, “Narrating Unani Ki Kahaani was a learning experience. I was struck by how this system connects history, culture, and the idea of living in balance.”
The film brings historical icons such as Hippocrates and Ibn Sina together with Indian pioneers including Hakim Ajmal Khan, Hafiz Abdul Majeed, and Hakeem Abdul Hameed, showing how Unani has evolved as a living, adaptive system shaped by multiple cultures.
Featuring insights from modern medicine, Ayurveda, Unani practitioners, academics, and public health experts, Unani Ki Kahaani bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary healthcare. Its aim is to make holistic healing approachable for everyone, especially younger audiences seeking deeper understanding in a fast-paced world.
