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MTV Hero Honda Roadies 3 kicks off on 19 September
MUMBAI: Starting 19 September, the final 13 MTV Hero Honda Roadies will feature the experiences of the Roadies (who have been chosen through auditions in five cities) travelling from India’s hottest desert Jaisalmer to India’s coldest desert Leh over a period of 40 days.
MTV VJ Rannvijay will flag-off MTV Hero Honda Roadies 3.
Traversing the country on seven Hero Honda Karizmas, under unbelievably challenging conditions with extremely limited budgets and virtual isolation from their friends and family, the adventurers will undertake various tasks that test their endurance, energy and patience as they learn about India’s disparate environs and people, informs an official communiqué.
After getting through tough auditions held in Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai, seven guys and six girls were chosen who were intelligent, articulate, had a penchant for adventure, and with distinctive personalities and skills that set them apart.
Each episode will have one Roadie voted out, leading to heightened tensions and rivalry. The one of the final 13 Roadies who makes it to Leh will win big – a cash prize of up to Rs. 5,00,000, informs the media release.
MTV Hero Honda Roadies – 3 starting their journey from the picturesque locales of Jaisalmer and proceeds through Phalodi, Bikaner, Rattangarh, Churu, Hissar, New Delhi-Faridabad, Meerut, Dehradhun, Rishikesh, Nahar-Solan, Shimla, Bilaspur, Mandi, Kullu-Manali, Rhotang Pass-Kyelang, winding up at Leh.
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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.
