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‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2’ to launch on 10 September
MUMBAI: A show that stormed TV channel Star Plus 17 years ago is making its comeback. Ekta Kapoor’s famed Kasautii Zindagii Kay is relaunching with a new cast and story from 10 September weekdays at 8pm.
The Balaji Telefilms produced show released its first promo in July featuring Erica Fernandes as Prerna in the show, while the male lead will be played by Parth Samthaan. Ekta Kapoor had used social media to convey that “Love never dies!!! When you think it’s over, it returns! Here it is Kasauti Zindagi Kay!”
Kasauti was one of the most successful shows, not just for Balaji Telefilms but also Star Plus. The channel has been revamping its lineup frequently in the recent past as it grapples with low ratings. Shweta Tiwari and Cezanne Khan have played iconic characters and it may be difficult for the audience to imagine new faces. However, the gap would mean there are newer audiences who may not have watched the earlier version and Kapoor’s hint that the rebooted version will also be an emotional drive is likely to mean that the storyline will be suited to modern times.
Currently, the political satire Har Shaakh Pe Ullu Baithaa Hai is being aired at the 8pm slot but it will go off air. Earlier, newly launched Nazar was supposed to take over but it has been given the late night slot of 11pm.
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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.
