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Life OK rakes in ratings with ‘Screen Awards’
MUMBAI: In the week 4 of TAM TV ratings, Colors returned to the number two position. Life OK that acquired one of the biggest award properties – the Screen Awards – this year, gained a lot because of it. The award show that was telecast on 25 January with Shah Rukh Khan as the host, garnered 8,998 TVTs for the channel.
While the top three Hindi GECs – Star Plus, Colors and Zee TV, witnessed a sharp decline in their viewership, Star Plus continued to lead the ratings chart by garnering 606,361 GVTs (625,772). Colors reclaimed its second position and registered 449,428 GVTs (466,690), whereas Zee TV that moved to its usual third spot garnered 441,168 GVTs (470,680). Life OK maintained its fourth spot with a record 375,025 GVTs (347,326). Sab fetched 323,148 GVTs (318,311), and Sony at number six scored 253,722 GVTs (257,635). Sahara One continued to be at the bottom of the chart by recording 36,351 GVTs (35,959).
Coming back to Star Plus, its dance reality show Nach Baliye 6 saw a dip and recorded at 3,727 TVTs (4,449). The viewership of the epic series Mahabharat also declined as it could manage just 6,954 TVTs (7,538).
On Colors, the fifth edition of the talent reality show – India’s Got Talent lost viewers too as it scored just 7,187 TVTs (7,857) on Saturday and Sunday. However, Comedy Nights With Kapil scored 10,091 TVTs (11,016)
Zee TV again witnessed a dip in almost all its offerings. Its sitcom Bh Se Bhade scored 1,712 TVTs (1,931), dance reality show – Dance India Dance 4 lost its charm on Saturday when it witnessed a major drop and scored 2,974 TVTs (6,838). However, on Sunday it got a better response as it garnered 4,036 TVTs (3,878). Its fiction series Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya also saw a minor rise in its viewership with 3,883 TVTs (3,637).
Sony’s dance reality show – Boogie Woogie Kids Championship saw a drop in its seventh week and garnered 2,080 TVTs (2,381).
In the movie channel genre, Zee Cinema reported 221,256 GVTs (198,135); Star Gold registered 211,743 GVTs (216,328) and Movies OK scored 140,490 GVTs (138,124). While &pictures scored 93,142 GVTs (93,317), Zee Anmol earned 71,456 GVTs (74,522) and Max scored 230,720 GVTs (203,203).
GECs
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.
