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Zee Thirai announces movies line up for June
Mumbai: Tamil movies channel Zee Thirai has unveiled its line up of movies for June 2021.
On 4 June, the channel will mark the birth anniversary of legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyan with the telecast of 80’s classic musical drama Sankarabharanam at 07.00 am. The film stands as a milestone in the career legacy of the late S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, who sang all the songs in the film and won multiple awards for his musical prowess.
On 13 June, at 01.00 pm, Zee Thirai will telecast Mehendi Circus starring Madhampatty Rangaraj, and Swetha Tripathi in lead roles. The movie revolves around the romantic life of a cassette shop owner and a circus performer. The film, directed by Raju Saravanan, features the music composed by Sean Roldan.
The most notable film in the lineup of movies is Anushka Shetty’s Inji Iduppazhagi which will be telecasted on 27 June at 01.00 pm. The film has Arya in the role of the male lead, and the movie navigates through the struggles and challenges faced by a plus-size woman and her campaign against fraudulent slimness centres.
On 27 June at 03.30 pm, the channel will telecast Dhruvangal Padhinaaru directed by Karthick Naren. Starring Rahman in the lead role, the film showcases the story of a retired police officer who faces the scare of his haunting past.
Apart from Kollywood movies, Zee Thirai will also telecast the Hollywood film Vanguard starring Jackie Chan in the lead role on 20 June at 12.00 pm.
Zee Thirai has also unveiled the weekly themes for its popular segment ‘1 Mani Thirai Arangam’. They include Zee Thirai lockdown hits, Tollywood Dhamaka, Father’s Day Special, and actor Jiiva Special.
Zee Thirai will also launch a new program titled ‘Vaanga Paakalam with Abishek Kumar’. The new show will be aired everyday, starting 6 June at 07.00 pm. In this program, internet sensation and stand-up comedian Abishek Kumar will react to the films by creating a first-of-its-kind unique watch-along channel space that has been specially conceptualized to cater to the internet generation. Following this is – Zee Thirai-in Oliyum Ozhiyum, an engaging concept that levels up the celebration of cinema and music on world music day on Monday 21 June.
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.
