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Zindagi tackles marital relationships and discord in two new series
MUMBAI: Two new shows, Arranged Marraige and Teri Berukhi are being premiered this month on Zee Network’s Zindagi channel’s presentation towards content based on day-to-day situations.
Arranged Marriage will be premiered on 11 March at 6:10 pm and will go on air every Monday toSaturday.
It is the narration of a one sided love of a girl Roshanay who gets into an arranged marriage with Ahmed and the challenges that she faces in this relationship as he does not reciprocate her feelings. The story evoke various emotions be it love, hate, anger, compassion and envy.
‘Arranged Marriage’ stars Sidra Batool, Neelam Muneer, Saleem Miairaj, Sheheryar Zaidi, Ismat Zaidi and Agha Ali.
Teri Berukhi will go on air every day Monday to Saturday at 9 pm from the same date.
A story of marital discord of Numair and Aleena that will take the spectator on a journey of emotional turmoil, expectations and hope that invariably becomes part of married life, the series delves into real relationship issues and how life comes to a full circle with matrimony.
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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.
