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Zee Picchar’s 12 world TV premiers on 12 days to redefine movie viewing experience
MUMBAI: Zee Picchar, the new movie channel from ZEEL for Kannada Cinema lovers, went on air from 1 March.
Home to the biggest and most popular movie titles, Zee Picchar’s library of 350+ movies stands synonymous to family entertainment. Along with its 12 premiers on 12 days, the channel’s launch is set to re-define movie viewing at home. From 14 March Zee Picchar has been showcasing one World Television Premieres each day at 7 PM; the same will continue till 25 March. The movies will span genres and generations with the best of thriller, action, comedy and romance and will serve as inspiration to audiences in tackling challenges in their everyday lives, thereby making their everyday a hit day.
In the phase of its launch, the brand has also unveiled unique brand films that bring alive the channel’s brand proposition of ‘Hit Dinada Feeling’ which implies ‘Having a hit day feeling’. Taking everyday scenarios in mind, the two films launched so far are reflective of the love and passion that Kannadigas have for movies and how they draw motivation from their favorite films in dealing with their everyday challenges. The first brand film (https://youtu.be/2DiNW1al-Tc) showcases affection that an elderly couple have and how the husband quotes a dialogue from the movie Bulbul to express his feelings to his wife. In the second brand film (https://youtu.be/q2SqaLE-laA), we see a cop, inspired by the movie ‘Doddmane Huduga’, teaching a lesson to miscreants when they think they can bribe him. Zee Picchar is present across leading DTH operators that includes Tata Sky Airtel DTH, Dish TV, D2H and across other cable operators.
The line-up of upcoming World Television Premiers:
19 March – Jolly Baaru Mattu Poli Hudugaru:
Directed and produced by Kaaranji Shereedhar, this movie chronicles the life of Santhu, a pampered boy played by Krishna who is an heir apparent of a rich money lender mother, whose dream is to see him as an MLA. His life changes when he meets Gowri played by Mansi, a poor woman who owes his mother money. What happens when the mommy’s boy decides to do things his way forms the crux of the plot.
20 March – Ondh Kathe Hella:
A horror thriller that promises to leave audiences at the edge of their seats. Five friends from Bengaluru decide to head out for the weekend for a quick getaway. Their journey is peppered with horror stories narrated by each of them. They land at an eerie guesthouse, where their tales continue. Director Girish G presented an anthology of horror tales – a concept that hasn’t been often explored in Sandalwood.
21 March – Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru:
Based on a crucial topic, and directed by Kaviraj, this movie stars Jaggesh and Meghana Gaonkar in lead roles and has the perfect amalgamation of comedy, drama and social messages. The story revolves around a middle-class family man names Kalidasa (played by renowned actor Jaggesh), who works as a Kannada teacher in a government school. He is ridiculed by his upper-class wife for his poor English. When the corrupt government decides to shut down the school, how will Kalidasa fight against the injustice single handedly forms the crux of the story.
Get ready to be entertained by the biggest Superstars and their Superhits as Zee Picchar promises to leave you with a ‘Hit Dinada Feeling’.
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.
