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MTV to launch daredevil hunt ‘Bum Mein Dum’
MUMBAI: Guess what, seems like reality game shows are in vogue. Earlier it was lone Mike on AXN challenging people to do things that they never thought they should, would or could do, now it is the music channels joining the bandwagon.
With their latest MTV Bum Mein Dum, the Viacom’s music arm will be testing wit, talent and strength of six young enthusiastic contestants every Sunday at 7:30 pm.
Hosted by the official wild anchor-presenter Nikhil Chinapa, tattoos and numerous punk rings et al, the New Kwality Wall’s Feast Almond Fudge sponsored MTV Bum Mein Dum is all set to launch on Friday 18 April 2003 at 5 pm.
With rival Channel [V]’s Punga already on air, the corny titled game show promises to give some real adrenaline rush with MTV istyle spunk. Instead of roping in one ‘bakra’, celebrity or otherwise, each episode will feature two contestants each from three colleges across the country, set to face their most primal fears. The teams are pitted against each other with a series of challenges and a grand price for the winner duo, as the bait of course.
The show’s fear-factor, the daredevil challenges include kissing frogs (yuck!) and transporting them from one tank to another over rugged terrain, removing thorns from eggs using ones mouth and then eating the eggs or rappelling and swimming across a lake 150 feet deep to rescue a drowning doll!
All the challenges come with a statutory warning though, do not try this at home. MTV Bum Mein Dum team have arranged for the dares to be performed under strict supervision of professional coordinators and trainers with a doctor and an ambulance on standby at all times.
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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.
