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Unlock Khushiyaan on Sony SAB and win exciting prizes!
Sony SAB is presenting its viewers an opportunity to help spread cheer with a new heart-warming on air contest 'Unlock Khushiyaan', extending the brand’s endeavour to spread happiness. As fans enjoy their favourite shows on Sony SAB, they will have the opportunity to not only win rewards but also contribute towards the welfare and rehabilitation of underprivileged kids displaced during the current adversity.
As a part of the campaign, Sony SAB will flash a unique alphanumeric code during the telecast of all its primetime shows from 7th September 2020 to 18th September 2020 between 7 PM to 10.30 PM. All that the viewers have to do is send an SMS with this code, along with the show name to +91 9702444420. For SMS through unique mobile number, Sony SAB will donate INR. 1 to ‘Save the Children Foundation’, providing relief and rehabilitation to disadvantaged children. What’s more! Sony SAB is also giving five lucky winners a chance to win vouchers worth INR. 5000 every half hour.
Aligned to its brand promise of bringing light-hearted and values-driven content to its viewers, Sony SAB has recently launched Tera Yaar Hoon Main. Besides, fans of other chart-busting shows such as Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, Aladdin: Naam Toh Suna Hoga, Baalveer Returns, Maddam Sir and Carry on Alia have been on an engaging, edge-of-the-seat journey, as they continue to witness dramatic twists in the tales.
Link to contest promo https://www.facebook.com/213241952526/posts/10158445672487527/
Link to the contest T&Cs: https://www.sabtv.com/en_in/tnc/unlock_khushiyan_contest__t_amp_c/1513
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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.
