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&TV replaces Shah Rukh Khan’s show with two new fiction dailies
MUMBAI: The newest Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) from the Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd’s (Zeel) stable &TV has strengthened its fiction line-up with the launch of two new dailies, which will replace the Shah Rukh Khan hosted finite show India Poochega: Sabse Shaana Kaun?
The new shows are Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls and Badii Devrani, which will go on air from 30 March. While Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls will be aired from Monday to Friday at 9 pm, Badii Devrani will air at 10 pm.
&TV business head Rajesh Iyer said, “Within three weeks, India Poochega: Sabse Shaana Kaun? has reached out to 32 million viewers in the slot. Being a familiar primetime slot, our endeavor was to offer something equally entertaining and engaging to sustain the interest. Both the shows – Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls at 9 pm and Badii Devrani at 9.30 pm promise viewers two versatile family dramas that are a reflection of today’s modern day society and how relationships stand the test of time.”
Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls produced by Cinevistas is based on Anuja Chauhan’s novel Those Pricey Thakur Girls. Set in Delhi, the show presents the story of the Thakurs – Justice LN Thakur, his wife – Mamta and their five eccentric daughters – Anji, Binny, Dabbu, Chandu and Eshu.
On the other hand, Badii Devrani is produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions and has original concept and storyline by Beyond Dreams Entertainment. The show is set against the backdrop of Kolkata is the story of an unusual arranged marriage between an older woman (Reeti) and a younger boy (Vibhor).
GECs
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.
