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‘MTV Hero Honda Roadies 2’ hits the trail
MUMBAI: They’re back. MTV Hero Honda Roadies 2 is all set for another bikers’ trail.
Roadies 2 kicks off today with the seven lucky winners biking their way from Kolkata to the Wagah Border on a 35-day journey covering more than 2,000 kms. Roadies 2 kicks off on 21 August, testing the limits of endurance of the seven adrenaline junkies (four boys and three girls) both physically and emotionally. The show airs Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 pm.
The Roadies team will be attending a ‘ride safe’ workshop specially conducted by Hero Honda at the Nicco Park in Kolkata, before the seven embark on their roller coaster voyage. The workshop would impart training on safe riding techniques; the safety instructors trained by Honda Motors Safety Driving Promotion Centre, Japan.
Accompanying the team on their expedition and weaving the story around the seven Roadies, will be friend, confidante and source of encouragement, the most popular Roadie of 2003, Rannvijay.
The reality camera capturing their joys, sorrows, love, hate, betrayal, agony and ecstasy across this journey will be encapsulated in 26 episodes.
MTV Hero Honda Roadies 2 is presented by Hero Honda in association with Nokia, SF Jeans, Mountain Dew, Parle Hide n Seek, Education partner Rai University, connectivity partner Hutch and radio partner Radio Mirchi.
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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.
