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Care TV to launch two programmes with ‘channel driving’ potential
MUMBAI: Recently launched health channel CARE TV is set to introduce two new daily interactive programmes – Kya Karu Main Ab and Hello Doctor. Starting 21 June, Hello Doctor is scheduled for an 8 pm slot while Kya Karu Main Ab will air at 11 pm.
Because of the “unique content” of Kya Karu Main Ab and Hello Doctor offer, the channel is looking at these new programmes as channel drivers, an official release states.
Kya Karun Main Ab will be presented in the format of a family story. Sexual problems are presented in this format based on real incidents and a panel of doctors analyses the situation and provides solutions. Actress Varsha Ushgaonkar will host the programme where she will navigate the programme and act as a bridge between the doctor and the viewers.
Hello Doctor will be an interactive forum comprising doctors from three different fields allopath, homeopath and ayurveda. Viewers from all over India can call up the doctors and discuss their problems through this programme.
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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.
