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Zee Tamil to uplift spirits with Labour Day special movies and shows
MUMBAI: Zee Tamil has unveiled its line-up of special movies and shows for Labour Day, 1 May. In a recent statement, the channel revealed that it is aiming to distract viewers from the panic state ”with a dose of positive entertainment that they can enjoy with their family in the safety and comfort of their homes”.
On 1 May, at 09.30 AM, Zee Tamil will screen Thalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster movie Mersal. The film directed by Atlee was a massive hit upon its release, and it has sufficient doses of action and emotion to enthral audiences. Apart from Vijay, the film also stars SJ Surya, Nithya Menon, Samantha Akkineni, and Kajal Agarwal in other prominent roles.
At 1 PM, the channel will premiere the action thriller film Mirugaa. Directed by debutante Parthiban, the film stars Srikanth and Raai Laxmi in the lead roles, along with Dev Gill, Abhishek Shankar, Naira Shah, and Vaishnavi Chandran in other important roles. The action thriller film has a uniquely interesting plot where a serial killer gets married to a billionaire with the sole aim of looting her money. However, the presence of a man-eating tiger around them shatters his plans.
At 03.30 PM, another action movie Ithu Yennoda Jilla will be screened on Zee Tamil. The movie is the Tamil dubbed version of the Telugu blockbuster Arvinda Sametha Veera Raghava starring Jr. NTR, Pooja Hegde, and Jagapathi Babu in the lead roles.
From 07.30 PM, audiences can enjoy their favourite serials on Zee Tamil.
In the statement, the network has also urged people to stay at home to protect themselves from exposure to the deadly pandemic.
“On this Labour Day, tune into Zee Tamil and witness fun and entertainment engross your mind, as we urge you to stay home and stay safe and avail vaccination, which will be key in our fight against the pandemic,” said the release.
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.
