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Big Magic announces new show ‘Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai’
MUMBAI: Big Magic is set to launch another comedy show – ‘Ajab Gajab – Ghar Jamai’. The new offering featuring popular faces Himani Shivpuri and Sumit Vats premieres on the channel on 12 May at 9:30pm.
A hilarious comic caper produced by Red Dot Productions, ‘Ghar Jamai’ showcases three generations of the unusual ‘Shaktishaali’ family where the family follows a unique tradition of bringing home a son-in-law instead of sending the daughter to her ‘sasuraal’.
The announcement comes soon after the channel unveiled its new packaging and launched ‘Har Mushkil ka Hal, Akbar Birbal’. The channel is also exploring various other programming options that can lend to a holistic light entertainment offering for viewers, drawing more eyeballs.
Reliance Broadcast Network CEO Tarun Katial said in a statement, “The new show is in keeping with our endeavor to offer audiences content in the light entertainment and comedy space. This fun light-hearted drama further enhances our programming offering and we are certain it will be a great value proposition to viewers and advertisers alike. ”
The launch of the show is supported with an extensive multi-media campaign across television, radio, print, digital, out of home, on ground and more, ensuring deeper reach across the markets.
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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.
