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9X Jhakaas presents Maha Ganapati Utsav
MUMBAI: 9X Jhakaas, India’s first Marathi Music channel is all set to welcome Lord Ganesha with a line-up of unique programming titled Maha Ganapati Utsav. Starting 9th September 2013, 9X Jhakaas will celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi by airing various shows and events.
The Maha Ganpati Utsav special programming will feature Jhakaas Aarati – a special aarati performed by the most popular Marathi film stars for the ardent fans of Lord Ganesha. This aarati will feature on the channel starting 9th September at 7 am and at 7 pm everyday for all the 10 days of the festival.
Speaking on the special programming line-up Rohan Rane, Associate Vice President – Programming, 9X Jhakaas said “The Ganesha Aarti from Lalbaugcha Raja and the Ashtavinayak darshan on 9X Jhakaas, last year, were highly appreciated by the viewers. Hence this year besides the Lalbaugcha Rajachi Aarati we are also presenting our viewers with Jhakaas Arati. This special aarati will have popular Marathi movie celebrities performing the Ganesha aarati on the channel daily all through the 10 days. The channel will also air the popular devotional songs of Lord Ganesha as part of Jhakaas Ganesha Stutee. We hope that all the Lord Ganesha followers have a Jhakaas Ganpati Utsav and keep showering 9X Jhakaas with all their love and appreciation.”
The channel will also showcase Om Namoji Aaddya- a vignette based series with Marathi celebs sharing trivia on Lord Ganesha. The Maha Ganapati Utsav will conclude with the airing of the Jhakaas Maha Aarati – a special video compilation of all the popular Marathi celebrities performing the Ganesha Aarati on 17th and 18th September 2013 at 7 am and 7 pm.
Speaking on these exclusive initiatives, Mr. Amar Tidke, Senior VP and Content Head, 9X Media Group said “9X Jhakaas is geared up for a grand Ganesha Utsav. The Channel will feature the most popular Marathi film stars like Ramesh Deo, Nitish Bharadwaj, Rohini Hattangade, Isha Kopikar and many more on Jhakaas Maha Aarati. The Om Namoji Aaddya will feature these celebrities sharing interesting trivia on Lord Ganesha and provide an opportunity to 25 lucky viewers to take home a specially crafted Lord Ganesha idol as part of the Jhakaas Maha Prasad. It is our constant endeavour to bring delight to our viewers in as many ways as possible and keep them entertained, making their lives truly Jhakaas!”
The channel will promote Jhakaas Maha Ganesha Utsav on Radio and Print through brand integrations. 9X Jhakaas has also tied-up with prominent Ganesha Mandals in Mumbai to promote the channel and their special programming line-up.
So, stay tuned to 9X Jhakaas and watch the best of songs on Lord Ganesha, aartis by Celebrities and much more, starting 9th September 2013.
9X Jhakaas – Aai Shappath!
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
