GECs
Balaji Telefilms’ ‘Naagin’ is No. 1 show on Hindi GECs
MUMBAI: Balaji Telefilms’ weekend fiction show Naagin overtook the top five programmes of Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) in week 48 according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data for Hindi speaking Market (HSM) (U+R) : NCCS All : Prime Time (1800 – 2330 hrs) : 4+ Individuals.
Launched on 1 November on Colors, Naagin has become one of the first weekend shows to have better ratings than weekday shows in the genre, having received the maximum ratings this past week.
Naagin secured the leadership position on the charts with 19576 (000Sums) followed by Star Plus’ prime time show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya in the second slot with 17293 (000Sums), whereas Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya took on the third slot with 13466 (000Sums). Colors’ weekday prime time show Sasural Simar Ka bagged the fourth place with 13466 (000Sums), while Zee Anmol’s Ek Se Bhale Do stood at number five with 12712 (000Sums).
As was earlier reported by Indiantelevision.com, though the concept of Naagin is not new to the audience but the show has been doing exceptionally well for Balaji Telefilms and Colors. The show, which is based on the tale of a snake that changes its form according to will, airs at 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
In its first week, Naagin garnered the maximum ratings. In week 44, the show totted 15,676 (000Sums). Naagin witnessed a rise in ratings in its first day telecast in week 45 with 16,741 (000Sums) while on the second day telecast, it got ratings of 12,761 (000Sums).
In week 46, Colors’ weekend show again witnessed a rise and obtained 15,255 (000Sums) on Saturday, while on Sunday the ratings stood at 14,756 (000Sums).
In week 47, Naagin stood at number two among the top five Hindi GECs programs. On Saturday, the show received 17,305 (000Sums), while its ratings stood at 16,126 (000Sums) on Sunday.
GECs
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.
