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Bigg Boss19 plays it twice, wins big on JioHotstar and late-night TV
MUMBAI: Lights, cameras, and double drama Bigg Boss19 is proving that once just isn’t enough. The reality juggernaut has not only set records on JioHotstar but also flexed its muscles on late-night television, drawing audiences well past prime time.
On its TV run at 10.30 pm on Colors, the launch episode clocked a robust 1.6 TVR, with the show settling at an average 1.3 TVR through the week. What makes the feat stand out is the staggered release strategy all episodes premiere at 9 pm on JioHotstar before airing on TV an hour and a half later. For most shows, that would mean diminished television numbers. For Bigg Boss, it means twice the buzz.
Online, the format is already a phenomenon. On JioHotstar, Bigg Boss19 has delivered 2.3 times higher reach and 2.4 times more watch-time than last season, smashing every benchmark. With double platforms, double audiences and double drama, the show has proved that in India’s entertainment universe, Bigg Boss remains the undisputed master of the house.
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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.
