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WIN 94.6’s Marathi show ‘Asmita’ and RJ Malishka turn one
MUMBAI: Asmita, the only Marathi show on WIN 94.6 FM in Mumbai, with its radio jockey Anjali, finishes one year of waking up Mumbai on 9 September.
RJ Anjali renowned for her calm and collected persona presides over the show from 5 am to 7 am and it is one of the earliest live shows in Mumbai. Being Mumbai’s only Marathi radio show, Asmita has won the hearts of not only the Maharashtrians, but also those who need a gentle and soothing start to their day.
With a winning formula of devotional and bhakti geet from 5 am to 6 am, and a mixed fare (movie songs, Bhavgeet and Natyageet), from 6 am to 7 am, Asmita also features live interviews of the Marathi industry’s leading artists.
From actor Sameer Dharmadhikari to singer and composer Shreedhar Phadke, artistes have not shied away from coming into the studios at such inconvenient hours. “Primarily because of the timing, I never thought my show would be such a hit. However now I have listeners calling in and telling me how they wake up early only to listen to Asmita. It has been a very rewarding year,” says RJ Anjali.
Unexpectedly, her sign off with RJ Malishka at 7 am has become a hit as well. A ‘link’ that happened by mistake once when Malishka walked into the studio earlier than expected, has now become a household item, so much so that advertisers insist on their ads playing before the famous Anjali-Malishka t?te-?-t?te.
RJ Malishka also completed one year in WIN 94.6. She is one of the popular morning RJs in Mumbai. Malishka has proved that more than her energy, versatility and spontaneity, she has the staying power.
In a short span of time she has already won two awards – the Suvidha Gaurav award for the most popular radio jockey in Mumbai, as well as the coveted RAPA award for her morning 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.
