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BAG Films’ ‘Kumkum…’ completes 500 episodes on Star Plus
MUMBAI: BAG Films’ afternoon show on Star Plus Kumkum Pyaara Sa Bandhan has completed 500 episodes and to celebrate the joyous occasion, BAG Films managing director Anurradha Prasad hosted a party on 18 December. The production house also handles Khullja Sim Sim, which was earlier produced by Optymistix.
To top it all, their new reality based law and order drama Siddhanth on Star One has received a lot of critical appreciation.
BAG Films has received a lot of acclamation at the recently held Indian Telly Awards. Haqueeqat (Sahara One) was adjudged as the Best Programme of the year in a Single Episodic series and Best Programme with a special message categories at the same.
Haqueeqat was rightly the choice of the jury as it not only has set a benchmark for quality television programming but also reiterates what Prasad says — “The production house has always believed in honesty, teamwork and has an eye for quality and substance, which has been possible only because I have a very talented team that consists of creative writers, sound technicians and a cooperative crew that works relentlessly.”
Whether it is a game show (Khullja…) or soaps (Kumkum… and Dekho Magar Pyar Se), or realistic dramas (Haqueeqat and Siddhanth) or music shows (Har Dil Jo Love Karega), BAG Films has them all.
Moreover, their new show on Sony – Rihaee, which will be launched shortly, is a show on the lines of Bhanwar, based on real life cases and incidents.
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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.
