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First season of ‘Koffee with Karan’ closes with Big B, SRK
MUMBAI: Over the past six months Star World’s chat show Koffee With Karan has seen the host film director Karan Johar asking questions some of which left his celebrity guests uncomfortable while others have left them wanting to talk more.
Now the final episode of the first season airs tonight 27 May at 10 pm. It is in the fitness of things that the episode will feature the two biggest stars of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. It promises 90 minutes of unadulterated fun, laughter and mischief.
Whilst talking about his struggling days, Khan states, “I remember when I was first introduced to Juhi Chawla, her reaction was eeks…he is not like Aamir Khan, he is brown and scruffy and his hair is all wrong.” He further adds, “GP Sippy actually told me that my hair is like a bear”. The discussion becomes even more interesting when the two superstars talk about their take on product endorsements and the pros and cons of being a superstar.
In the second segment of the finale, Karan invites veteran director Sanjay Leela Bansali who shares a special bond with Big B and SRK. While talking about the success of Black, Khan says, “It is one of the finest movies I have seen in the past few years. After so many years, I actually felt like touching someone’s feet and I touched Amitji’s feet.”
Koffee with Karan is never complete without the ‘feared-but-loved’ rapid fire round. Johar makes this round bigger and even more exciting. Adding a twist to this clash of the titans, Karan invites directors Bansali, Farah Khan and Farhan Akhtar to judge the winner. Says Farah Khan, “I want both of them in my next movie, so I am going to be extremely tactful”.
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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.
