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Star Plus launches ‘Prithviraj Chauhan’ music album
Mumbai, May 25 , 2006: To give the viewers entertainment galore, just after the launch of its biggest historical series STAR PLUS draws out another offering with the launch of the music album of its mega opulent series Dharti Ka Veer Yodha-Prithviraj Chauhan…A Times Music & Sagar Arts presentation, the music album is titled after the show Dharti Ka Veer Yodha- Prithviraj Chauhan, which is a unique collection of seven exclusive tracks releasing on June 2nd.
Said Ajay Vidyasagar, Executive Vice President, STAR India, “What could be a better way of extending our brand experience, taking it from visual to an audio experience. So, we are back with yet another music launch – ‘Dharti Ka Veer Yodha-Prithviraj Chauhan’. After the success of the Nach Baliye, Remix and STAR Parivaar Awards albums, we are sure that this new launch will be one of the major milestones for extensions of STAR’s Entertainment properties and the music category.
With a range of soulful music the seven tracks of the album: Oh Vidhaata, Raj Dulare So Jaa, Uttradhikari, Sunn Re Megha, Jai Bholenath, Mitti and Dharti Ka Veer Yodha-Prithviraj Chauhan, are all penned by the applauded & veteran lyricist Ravindra Jain, who is also the music director of the album. The songs are adorned by the country’s most acclaimed playback voices like – Roop Kumar Rathode, Sadhna Sargam, Udit Narayan, Shreya Ghosal, Babul Supriyo & Suresh Wadekar to name a few. However the music for the title track is given by Gaurav Issar and the lyrics are penned by Dr. Sohan Sharma.
So stay tuned to the biggest historical saga on television every Fri-Sun, 9.00 p.m. only on STAR PLUS! As itsbrings music to your ears too…Dharti Ka Veer Yodha-Prithviraj Chauhan – cassettes & CD’s available at all the Times music outlets for Rs.195/- only.
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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.
