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COLORS invites you to embrace ‘Sukh’, ‘Saamarthya,’ and ‘Santoolan’ with universe’s ideal couple in ‘Laxmi Narayan’
Mumbai: Every husband and wife complement each other’s existence and energy, harmoniously balancing the scales of the world they create together. This course began with the divine couple, goddess Laxmi and Lord Vishnu, who epitomize the perfect synergy between spouses across millennia. Riding high on the success of ‘ShivShakti-Tap Tyaag Tandav,’ COLORS is gearing up to showcase the epic saga of universe’s ideal couple Goddess Laxmi and Lord Vishnu with ‘Laxmi Narayan’. With a fervent belief that “Har Ghar Mein Hain Laxmi Narayan,” this mythological saga promises viewers the key to unlocking the trove of Sukh, Saamarthya, and Santoolan and inspire them to welcome abundance into their house. Starring Srikant Dwivedi and Shivya Pathania in the roles of Narayan and Laxmi respectively, and produced by Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Swastik Productions, ‘Laxmi Narayan’ premieres on 22 April and will air every Monday to Friday at 10 pm only on COLORS.
Alok Jain, President, General Entertainment, Viacom18, says, “After the astounding success of ‘Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyag Tandav’, resonating deeply with audiences nationwide, we are elated to introduce our newest offering ‘Laxmi Narayan’. Mythological shows hold a special place in our culture, serving as a unifying force for families. It’s a saga that celebrates the gods ‘Laxmi’ and ‘Narayan’, the perfect couple. Through our show, we aim to unveil the lesser-known stories of this divine couple, and we hope that the show will give valuable life lessons on compatibility, trust, mutual respect, and facing challenges together.”
Swastik Productions founder & chief creator Siddharth Kar said, “It is said that behind every great man stands a woman of divine grace. One of the ultimate truths of the cosmos is that it is the presence of Laxmi that elevates mere mortals to the stature of Narayan. After the tremendous outpouring of love for Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyag Tandav, Swastik Productions is proud to be fortifying its mythological universe with Laxmi Narayan. The eternal saga of the divine couple shows what the pursuit of righteousness and abundance entails. It is creatively fulfilling to be joining hands with COLORS yet again to celebrate the glory of the ideal couple revered by the masses and strengthen the mythology genre in the television industry.”
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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.
