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‘Kahaani…’ set to mark two years and counting
MUMBAI: “Interactivity” is the buzz word in the television industry today. And keeping to that track, Star Plus has big plans to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of its melodramatic family saga Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki (KGGK).
The online promo of the serial calling out to viewers who feel that their family resembles the Agarwal joint family, or have had similar experiences, got an overwhelming response, says the show’s creative head, Meetu. The three families selected will feature in a special anniversary episode wherein they will discuss how the members actually identify with the characters of the serial and give their frank opinions about them.
“The winners will get to make a wish which will be fulfilled by the KGGK team,” the online promo goes.
“The main objective of this special episode is to show how the serial has formed a bonding with the audience. The contest aims to show that families like the Agarwal family shown in KGGK actually exist. Thus all accusations that serials such as these are regressive, are baseless,” asserts Meetu. “Families like these exist, maybe in small towns, but they do exist. Moreover, they form about 80 per cent of our audience,” says Meetu. “We intend to felicitate and honour such real life experiences and families, by dedicating an entire episode to them,” she adds. This special episode will be aired on 16 October.
“The second special episode will be an emotional trip down memory lane where the characters in the serial share their experiences with the viewers,” says Meetu. This episode will be aired on 17 October 2002.
According to AC Nielsen’s latest TAM Ratings, Meetu says the family saga has a 10.19 rating among the primetime shows. The soap premiered on 16 October 2000.
As to what lies ahead for this long-running hit soap, Meetu asserts the story still has a long way to go. “There are many surprises and twists in the story waiting to unfold,” she says.
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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.
