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Colors Marathi launches three shows during afternoon time band
Mumbai: Colors Marathi announced the introduction of three new shows to its programming line-up in the afternoon time band starting from 27 June. The channel will telecast the show Padmavati at 12 pm followed by Geeta at 12.30 pm. It will also telecast a cookery show called Lajjat Maharashtrachi between 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm.
Lajjat Maharashtrachi which will be hosted by Varun Inamdar, mentor-guest chef on Master Chef India. This show will bring together different cuisines to the new culinary world for the masses. It will feature guests including celebrities and food bloggers.
“This is the first time we are introducing the afternoon slot in our channel,” said Colors Marathi business head Aniket Joshi. “The afternoon band is the me time for many viewers and we believe that introducing this shows are the best method to make further inroads into our viewers’ homes. We are glad that we are bringing best of content from our network channel in our own language and we only hope that the audience will love the stories.”
“Our goal is to make compelling content available to consumers across all parts of the day,” said Colors Marathi programming head Viraj Raje. “There is a sizeable television viewing audience in the afternoon. Our aim is to present the audience with a gamut of shows portraying various emotions. In the afternoon, usually most of the woman in the family retire and have few moments to herself and the cookery show is a perfect one for them. We hope that the shows with their varied backgrounds will be liked by the audience and they will develop a habit of watching in the afternoon through this shows.”
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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.
