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SET to premiere ‘Aahat 2’ on 19 November
MUMBAI: It’s back to spooksville! Sony is all geared to debut Aahat2, which marks the return of its popular supernatural thriller series Aahat, on Friday, 19 November 2004 at 9 pm.
Produced by Fireworks, Aahat 2 is being brought in to further beef up Sony’s strong Friday franchise.
Originally launched in October 1995, Aahat was touted as one of the popular shows in its genre on Indian television. Aahat 2 promises much more with a whole new look, new characters, reputed faces and new spine chilling stories, says a company release.
BP Singh, the maker of C.I.D and Aahat, has donned the hat of producer-director for Aahat 2 as well.
Commenting on the launch of Aahat 2, BP Singh is quoted in the release as saying, “Suspense, the supernatural and thrilling stories have always found a huge fan following amongst Indian audiences. Aahat 2 will cater to this need with its’ edge of the seat, spine-chilling series.”
According to SET vice president, programming and response, Tarun Katial, “Sony Entertainment Television has always explored programming with new concepts and genres, providing a well-balanced mix of innovative shows appealing to every member of the family. Aahat has been one of the most successful and popular properties on the channel and Aahat 2 also promises to grip the viewers, further strengthening the channel’s franchise on Fridays.”
Aahat 2 comprises of episodic short thriller stories. The show has always catered to a wide spectrum of the audience universe providing a vast arena of experiences. The essence of Aahat 2 is tight plotting and scripting, taut dramatic scenes and a frantic roller coaster pace. All this is seasoned with spine tingling suspense and the legendary ‘Aahat’ twist, adds the release.
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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.
