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Dangal TV brings ‘Diwali Dangal Wali’
Mumbai: This festive season, the channel has an added bonus for audiences as it launches a Diwali special episode, Diwali Dangal Wali, on 23 October, 7:30 p.m. onwards.
Diwali Dangal Wali is a two-hour visual extravaganza that raises the bar for entertainment by providing spectators with original content and performances that they have never seen before.
As they watch their favourite stars from their favourite series unite to celebrate the lovely festival of lights, viewers and fans will go on an enjoyable trip with Diwali Dangal Wali. Dangal TV is prepared to uplift the festive mood and keep its audiences thrilled with its package of dance, family entertainment, family values, drama, and celebrating the essence of Diwali.
The popular saas-bahu duos from Dangal’s programmes will engage in amusing banter with the lead actors on 23 October, upping the drama and humour factor. Along with these well-known and skilled performers, the special episode will also include Dangal TV favourites Shruti Anand, Shivam Khajuria, Aparna Ghosal, Sonal Khilwani, Dhruv Bhandari, Neelu Vaghela, Ashish Dixit, Vin Rana, Trupti Mishra, Jaya Ojha, and Ram Yashwardhan.
Diwali Dangal Wali will certainly account for special moments and a joyous celebration, as will indulging in sweets and celebrating with lights and crackers. Deepshika Nagpal, a popular actor, will add to the glitz and glamour of the special episode. Dangal TV viewers are in for a Diwali treat, as they will witness the grand celebration of this festival with their favourite characters!
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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.
