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Come August, it’s superstar Fridays on Sony Entertainment’s ‘JCPK’
It takes one cine star to get not just one, but a host of them to add glamour and fun to television viewing. And that’s what Sony Entertainment has lined up on Fridays on its big budget gameshow Jeeto Chappar Phaad Ke hosted by filmstar Govinda.
Looks like Fridays will be fully packed throughout August and thereafter on JCPK. And the list of Bollywood biggies who will be matching wits with Govinda provides some mouth-watering fare. Beginning with the Kambhat Ishq girl Urmila Matondkar, next up will be Shatrugan “Shotgun” Sinha. The beautiful Mahima Chaudhary and muscleman Sanjay Dutt will also be seen on the show and inevitably do a jig or two with Govinda.
Musicians will also be featuring on the shows. Adnan Sami, singer of popular song Lift Karade in which Govinda made a special appearance will do his number on JCPK. To be Followed by Tanha Dil Shaan and Falguni Pathak.
There is also a “Rakhee Special” featuring a bother-sister duo with ace choreographer Farha Khan and her twin brother Sajid Khan set to make their presence felt.
And its not just JCPK that will be stirring things up on Fridays on Sony Entertainment. Hit dance competition show Boogie Woogie promises more fun and funk with guests like “good man” Govinda, “bad man” Shakti Kapoor and “funny man” Asrani (to name a few) jiving things up.
And that’s a Friday promise from Sony Entertainment.
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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.
