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MTV to conduct audition for ‘Roadies II’
MUMBAI: MTV will audition next seven Roadies – four guys and three girls to be part of the second season of MTV Hero Honda Roadies II. The audition will take place on 5 August at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi from 9 am to 4 pm.
With Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Chandigarh auditions having concluded earlier, Mumbai will be the last city to host the auditions.
Film Stars from Yash Raj Films’ new movie ‘Dhoom’ will be egging on the contestants to become Roadies, along with MTV Hero Honda Roadie of 2003 Rannvijay and MTV VJ Sophia.
Last year’s most popular Roadie, Rannvijay; will lead the trail for Roadies II. The Grand Trunk Road demands physical endurance, mental strength & team effort. The Roadies will meet people of all types, take part in their lives, understand their issues and try to improve the quality of their own personal lives, stated an official release.
‘MTV Hero Honda Roadies I is presented by Hero Honda in association with Nokia, SF Jeans, Mountain Dew, Rai University, Hutch and Radio Mirchi.
MTV is on the look out for seven roadies, with an attitude to ‘live’ for success and thrive on adventure. The male candidate has to know how to ride a motorbike and have a two-wheeler license. For female candidates it is not necessary, but it will be an added plus point. Selection will be based on a psychological profile, group discussion & a personal interview. The auditions will telecast on MTV as the ‘MTV Hero Honda Roadies II – Audition Specials’.
MTV Hero Honda Roadies II will flag off from the ‘City of Joy’ Kolkata on 20 August, to the historic landmark – the Wagah border. In the vein of the MTV Hero Honda Roadies I, the chosen 7 Roadies will ride across this magnificent stretch, for 35 days across more than 2000 kms. MTV’s ‘reality’ candid camera will capture their joys, sorrows, love, hate, betrayal, agony and ecstasy across this journey — to be aired on MTV. Capsuled in 26 episodes, MTV Hero Honda Roadies II, will show how seven ‘Roadies’ react to situations alien to them.
The option of leaving the journey is open at any point of time, but every Roadie who makes it to the end will win big! Each of the seven Roadies will win a 223cc Hero Honda ‘Karizma’ bike and be part of the second season of MTV’s first reality adventure show! The most popular Roadie will win a whopping cash prize of Rs. 5, 00,000, added the release.
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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.
