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12 hour Laughathon with Nadaniyaan on Big Magic
MUMBAI: Big Magic, the flagship GEC from Reliance Broadcast Network is taking newer approach to stay connected to their audience. On 27 October, get set for a laughter indulgence the channel is all geared up to showcase, The Nadaniyaan Laughaton,a special treat for fans of the popular situational comedy show – Nadaniyaan. It will be a 12-hour non-stop entertainment (8:00 am – 8:00 pm).
Talking about the initiative, the channel’s business head Sunil Kumaran says, “Sundays are days when television viewers seek complete light family entertainment. To appeal the entire family, we conceptualised this special Sunday content.”
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The programming has been designed to increase reach and sampling, says Sunil Kumaran
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Anchored by none other than popular actor-comedian Krushna Abhishek, this special marathon will air the best Nadaniyaan episodes. Says Krushna, “I am very excited to be anchoring a laughathon on Big Magic. Nadaniyaan is a hilarious sitcom and I personally enjoy watching the show. This is the first time I am doing something like this and it has been a wonderful experience. I am certain that this Sunday is going to be a fun-filled one.”
Nadaniyaan… Teen Nadaano Ki Kahaniyaan is a dialogue-based situational comedy that revolves around the lives of the Verma family featuring Naman Verma aka Nandu, his wife Chandini and his brother Pushkar Verma aka Pappu. A self-proclaimed writer, a push-over wife and a clumsy younger brother; this nadaan family constantly lands each other in amusing situations with plenty of misunderstandings, crazy pranks and comic characters.
Kumaran adds, “Nadaniyaan has the right mix of comedy and makes for perfect Sunday television entertainment. Krishna’s was a perfect fit for the show given his experience in the comedy genre. The programming has been designed to increase reach and sampling. Additionally, we will have Krishna’s fans who will further augment viewership.”
In the past, many GECs have tried this stint but haven’t been able to click with the audience well.
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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.
