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  • Currently, India is suspected to have over 91 million people suffering from sleep apnoea

    Philips Healthcare signs Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor as brand ambassadors

    By A Correspondent

     

    Philips Healthcare India has appointed actors Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor as its brand ambassadors towards creating awareness around sleep disorders. This is the first time in India that actors have come forward to be a part of a sleep ailment like sleep apnoea. Currently, India is suspected to have over 91 million people suffering from the disorder and a significant number of population is unaware of their condition.

     

    Expressing his delight over partnering with Philips, Kapoor said: “I am glad to be associated with Philips in building awareness around sleep apnea in India. After learning that sleep disorders can lead to serious medical conditions, I realized that it was imperative for people to understand the importance of good and healthy sleep. Gautami and I hope to make significant impact on the lives of people by making them more informed about this ailment.”

     

    Said Priyank Aggarwal, Head of Strategy and Direct 2 Patient Businesses, Philips India: “Philips has worked extensively in this field and we areexcited to be associating ourselves with eminent actors like Ram and Gautami Kapoor. Reiterating its commitment, Philips setup over 500 sleep labs throughout the country and about 70 in Maharashtra itself. The company who is committed to providing the means to lead a healthy lifestyle and improve quality of life has also trained over 400 sleep technicians in India.”

     

  • From CIL 9 onwards, Ram Kapoor continues to hold the first position. He is more popular than Priya who is at rank No. 4

    Ram Kapoor continues to be favourite Hindi GEC character : Ormax Media

    By A Correspondent

     

    According to the eleventh edition of Ormax Media’s quarterly study Characters India Loves (CIL), Ram Kapoor (Bade Achhe Lagte Hain) continues to be the favourite character among Hindi GEC viewers.

     

    Bade Achhe Lagte Hain launched on May 30, 2011 and Ram Kapoor entered the CIL July-Aug 2011 track (Edition Eight) at No. 5. His co-star Priya entered at the No. 10 rank. From CIL 9 onwards, Ram Kapoor continues to hold the first position. He is more popular than Priya who is at rank No. 4 in this track.

     

    The favourite non-fiction show characters are Kapil Sharma (Comedy Circus), Raghu & Rannvijay (MTV Roadies) at No. 1, 2 & 3 respectively.

     

    This track of CIL was conducted among 3000+ respondents in six cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Indore & Jalandhar, in the 15-44 years age group.

     

  • Ormax Media’s quarterly study shows Amitabh Bachchan and Ram Kapoor top television popularity charts

    Amitabh, Ram Kapoor are top of the pops

    By A Correspondent

     

    According to the ninth edition of Ormax Media’s quarterly study Characters India Loves (CIL), Amitabh Bachchan (Kaun Banega Crorepati) and Ram Kapoor (Bade Achhe Lagte Hain) are the most favourite non-fiction and fiction characters on television respectively.

     

    This ninth track of CIL was conducted in October 2011, with a sample size of 3477 respondents in six cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Indore & Jalandhar, in the 15-44 years age group.

     

    Amitabh Bachchan leads the non-fiction popularity list with a staggering 57 percent share. A very successful season of his show Kaun Banega Crorepati (Sony) ended this week.

     

    Ram Kapoor leads with 12 percent share in a more fragmented fiction category, ahead of past leaders like Anandi (Balika Vadhu) and Jethalal (Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma), as well as Priya, his wife in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

     

    The CIL report is available to subcription to broadcasters, advertisers and media agencies.