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Big Magic launches celebrity chat show with Gaurav Gera
MUMBAI: After the success of short format Chutki aur Shopkeepaa starring Gaurav Gera on Big Magic, the channel has now added another innovation to its programming with the launch of a celebrity chat show Chutki Baja Ke.
Starting 25 September, the weekly thirty minute show be aired at 8:30 pm.
The show will be filled with bizarre, unpredictable and hilarious conversations between popular celebrities and Gera. With this new show, the channel aims to increase the quirkiness quotient in its programming.
Reliance Broadcast Network creative director Paritosh Painter said, “After the enormous success of our short format Chutki aur Shopkeepaa on television as well as on radio, we decided to increase the dose of #FullOnLOL moments for our viewers. We consistently aim to make unique content available to viewers, which can tickle their funny bones. With Chutki Baja Ke, we are extremely happy to extend our association with Gaurav Gera, one of the most talented and versatile actors of the industry.”
Gera added, “While coming up with the concept of Chutki aur Shopkeepaa, I never expected such a huge response. I am really thankful to the viewers for making these characters so big. To take these characters to the next level, we are coming up with this never seen before talk show concept. I hope the audiences will like it, the same way they have liked my videos.”
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
