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Colors syndicates ‘Farah Ki Daawat’ to Pakistan’s TV One
MUMBAI: IndiaCast and Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC), Colors have inked a syndication deal for Farah Ki Daawat to Pakistan’s GEC – TV One. With the syndication of this show, 12 Colors programs now air in Pakistan.
Colors CEO Raj Nayak said that entertainment is at the very core of every initiative it undertakes. “The syndication of Farah Ki Daawat to Pakistan boosts our confidence in going beyond the norm to create differentiated content that appeals to viewers not only in India but across the world,” he added.
IndiaCast COO Gaurav Gandhi said, “The content on Colors is a great proposition for international viewers, especially within the Indian sub-continent. It has been our constant endeavor to present the best of Indian entertainment to viewers across the world and this syndication deal with Pakistan’s TV One furthers this promise. We are pleased to present the audience in Pakistan with a unique concept like Farah Ki Daawat for their weekend viewing.”
The show was launched in India on 22 February, 2015 with an episode featuring Abhishek Bachchan and guest Sargun Mehta. The show had received positive feedback from viewers across social media platforms.
Khan said, “I am thrilled by the feedback that viewers have showered Farah Ki Daawat with. The show is gaining popularity and, across various social platforms, viewers are commenting about the ease with which they have been able to replicate the recipes in their own kitchens. Farah Ki Daawat’s syndication to Pakistan’s TV One, gives me the unique opportunity to reach out to Bollywood fans and food lovers across the border.”
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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.
