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Windfall of fresh Utsab content on Colors Bangla
MUMBAI: This October, television viewers will have more than one reason to celebrate, as Colors Bangla announces a plethora of entertaining shows to keep them glued to their television screens.
Starting 17 October, promising complete family entertainment with a line-up of five fresh new shows including three exciting game shows and two fictional dramas, Colors Bangla will become the destination for your favorite content. Extending the spirit of Durga Puja Utsab, the channel announced their fresh line-up through a specially created promo ‘Utsaber Natun Rong’ – A new color of celebration.
Ravish Kumar, business head, Bangla, Kannada and Oriya, said, “Just as the festival of Durga Puja brings the family together to celebrate this auspicious occasion, similarly, Colors Bangla is all set to bolster its content offering with shows that appeal to the varying demographics in a family.”
The new non-fiction line up will include popular shows like Rojgere Ginni, Rannaghar e Rockstar and Gaaner Gnuto and the fiction slate includes Pita and Ki Kore Toke Bolbo.
* Rojgere Ginni – Monday to Saturday at 5:30 PM
Being the first-ever women-only game show on television, the show give the “Ginni” of the house an opportunity to become “Rojgere Ginni”, the gameshow promises not only exciting gifts but also zestful entertainment. Reprising her role as the host Paroma Banerjee returns to yet another exciting season of the show.
* Rannaghar e Rockstar Season 2 – Thursday to Saturday at 8.30 PM
A high octane unique food game show with most popular anchors Kanchan and Aparajita Addhya.
* Gaaner Gnuto – Monday to Wednesday at 8.30 PM
A unique game show that involves unadulterated fun with music. Rib tickling comedy and interactive games in four rounds will keep the audience at the edge of their seats.
* Ki Kore Toke Bolbo – Monday to Saturday at 6.30 pm
The show encompasses the lives of two teenagers Minu and Nilu who meets at a correctional home. Being an optimist, Minu tries to make a better life even while at the juvenile home and continues to encourage Nilu to see life in a positive light.
* Pita – Monday to Saturday at 7:30 PM
A story of a sculpting artist suffering from Alzheimer’s and disowned by his children in his old age. The story unfolds when one of his students comes back as his daughter in law and slowly changes his life.
With five new shows, Colors Bangla promises five new reasons to enjoy watching television with your family again.
A family entertainment channel that brought about a revolution in Bangla Television, Colors Bangla (erstwhile ETV Bangla) matches the distinctiveness of the rich Bangla culture with qualitative and contemporary programming.
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.
