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Alpha Punjabi show ‘Aaj Da Rashiphal’ completes 1000 episodes
MUMBAI: One of the most popular programmes on Alpha Punjabi, Aaj Da Rashiphal is nearing its 1000 episodes. Aaj Da Rashiphal is a daily show centered on the enigma called the Zodiac. The programme is telecast at 8:30 am from Monday to Saturday on Alpha TV Punjabi.
During this half an hour programme the famous pandit Pawan Sharma unveils several subjects like the mysteries behind the sun-signs, how the day would be for different zodiac signs and also gives advice based on the queries sent in by the viewers. The programme was started around three and half years back, informs an official release.
According to Alpha TV Punjabi business head , “The completion of 1000 episodes of Aaj Da Rashiphal has become possible only because of the viewers whose immense response always motivated our team to do better.”
Says Alpha TV Punjabi VP programming Rajiee M Shinde, “The popularity of the programme can be measured from this fact that everyday the channel receives around 200 letters, 50 e-mails and 8-10 phone calls addressed to this programme. Though the queries range from buying a new flat to staring a new business but mostly the queries revolve around marriage, settling abroad and getting a new job especially government job”.
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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.
