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Colors unveils Seher Hone Ko Hai, starring Mahhi Vij
MUMBAI: Colours has announced Seher Hone Ko Hai, a socially charged family drama centred on a mother’s fight to secure a future her daughter is being denied. The show, which premieres on 2 December at 10pm and airs Monday to Friday on Colours and JioHotstar, marks the return of Mahhi Vij and Parth Samthaan to prime-time fiction.
Set in Lucknow, the series follows Kausar, played by Mahhi Vij, who was pushed into marriage as a child and is determined not to let her daughter, Seher, meet the same fate. Seher, portrayed by Rishita Kothari, dreams of becoming a doctor. But her father, Parvez, played by Vaquar Shaikh, plans to marry her off into an influential family headed by Osmaan, played by Deepak Qazir. Mahid, Osmaan’s grandson, is played by Parth Samthaan, whose character is undergoing treatment from Dr Farid, played by Apurva Agnihotri.
The narrative hinges on Kausar’s attempt to stop Seher from being forced into marriage and to ensure she gets the education she wants. The series blends themes of agency, aspiration and generational trauma.
Parth Samthaan described Mahid as “a beautifully conflicted soul”, adding that the role is the most challenging of his career. Mahhi Vij said returning to fiction as Kausar “feels like coming home”, calling the character a tribute to mothers who push against rigid norms to create better futures for their children. Rishita Kothari said playing Seher was an honour, noting that the character represents “countless girls who dream with a silent fire”.
Seher Hone Ko Hai continues Colours’ tradition of programming anchored in social realities, aiming to spotlight the struggle for education and autonomy faced by many young women.
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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.
