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Star Bharat brings Kaal Bhairav Rahasya 2 with a new mystery
MUMBAI: India has had age old history associated with myths legends folklore and one of the biggest myth has been that of the curses. But Science and Spiritualism, both try to decipher life and its meaning in their own respective ways. However, there is much that remains to be completely understood. There are mysteries that sometimes remain unexplained for centuries. And one such enigma is the subject matter of Kaal Bhairav Rahasya 2. The show reveals an unsolved mystery of a family based in a fictitious village set in Madhya Pradesh.
After the success of the first season, Kaal Bhairav Rahasya in the second season will narrate an engrossing and gripping tale of a royal family residing in Kanakgarh, which has been under the spell of a deadly curse since 150 years. A curse that ensures death of every male heir born in the family will die before his 30th birthday. After an intriguing clash between myth and mystery of Kaal Bhairav Rahasya, this season promises to keep the audience intrigued, revelling in this genre of unseen and unheard of reality.
The show stars Gautam Rode in a lead role. The unpredictability of Kaal Bhairav Rahasya’s curse will make the viewers wonder about the adversity of truth and superstitions believed to prevail in this village.
Gautam Rode said, “I am thrilled to return to television as Veervardhan and with Kaal Bhairav Rahasaya. The show provides its viewers a vicarious thrill. Adding to this experience, we wanted to make our first announcement as disruptive as we could.”
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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.
