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Jassi & Nandu in their ‘old avtaar’ in ‘Deal Ya No Deal’
Wednesday, December 16, 2005 at 8.30 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.
Episode synopsis:
Jassi and Nandu came and played as characters in the Friday episode of Deal Ya No Deal. They were in their old look before the makeover had happened. Jassi with the same old glasses and simple Salwar kameez and Nandu with his haversack wearing his favorite check shirt and this what catapulted viewers to their television screens and made Jassi and Nandu a household name, this duo continues the game with never before seen enthusiasm. This will also be the last time Jassi and Nandu fans will catch a glimpse of their favorite stars in their pet avtaar.
Jassi also got calls from her father (Virender Saxena) and Bebe (grand mother – Uttara Baokar). They called to encourage them to play well. Any guesses on what amount the deal will close? Is it one crore or 25 paise?? Well… as always Jassi, the mastermind behind the soda glasses makes a well-planned decision and strikes a smart deal with the banker on the show.
Having closed the deal, our sweet simple Jassi faces a dilemma over the prize money… like always she leaves a mark on the show giving a good part of earnings as charity to Concern India Foundation.
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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.
