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Sony Sab to premiere ‘Goodnight India’ on 31 Jan
Mumbai: Sony Sab has announced the launch of a special late-night family show “Goodnight India” to help its viewers relax and savour the last 30 minutes of their day with fun-filled performances.
Positioned as the ‘raatwala family show,’ the show will premiere on 31 January at 10.30 p.m.
Hosted by stand-up performer Amit Tandon and popular TV actress Jiya Shankar, “Goodnight India” will see a series of bone-tickling acts on some of the contemporary and relatable topics performed by well-known artists. Basis the theme for each episode introduced by the hosts, it will have talented humorists perform sets or hasya kavitas on subjects like a mid-life crisis, relationships, and daily routine observations amongst others. Each episode will have three performances delivered through a combination of the open mic as well as thematic episodes.
“Sony Sab has always been at the forefront of ensuring holistic happiness for its audience through its content offerings, and ‘Goodnight India’ is another unique effort in that direction,” said Sony Sab business head Neeraj Vyas. “Coupled with brilliant talent and quality content, we’re excited to bring a show that promises happiness and joy with an innovative proposition of a non-fiction raatwala family show.”
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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.
