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Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon comes back on Hotstar
MUMBAI: #IPKKND is once again flying high amongst the netizen as popular Star Plus show Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon is returning in full glory, this time on Hotstar.
Renamed as Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Jashn, this eight episode long special original series on Hotstar will take the lead characters’ ‘Arnav’ and ‘Khushi’s’ story forward since the serial went off air 3 years ago. The show will hit the web on 24 November under the OTT’s Originals band.
Star India head of digital Ajit Mohan, says, “Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Jashn is yet another significant example of breakthrough content produced under the hotstar Originals brand. It is in line with our continuing endeavor to create great stories for the hotstar audience.”
Under the production house Entertainment Mafia, they plan to reinvent the show’s magic once again Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Jashn will return with eight 10-minute episodes, showing a day in the life of Arnav and Khushi, set three years into their marriage.
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon was a top rated show in 2011-12, turning its lead actors Barun Sobti and Sanaya Irani into superstars. The show was extremely popular especially amongst the international viewers across the world. The show went off air in November 2012, disappointing millions. Hotstar since its launch, has offered curated episodes of the show in its library and the fans have flocked to it.
Some other hotstar Originals titles include the popular series On Air With AIB- a news satire hosted by AIB, the edgiest comedy group and M Bole Toh, a talk show featuring the most compelling celebrities from Bollywood.
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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.
