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Pogo’s ‘Chhota Bheem’ and ‘Little Singham’ join Zee TV’s Sa ‘Re Ga Ma Pa Li’L Champs’ to celebrate Christmas
Mumbai: Pogo’s homegrown super heroes, Chhota Bheem and Little Singham, will grace the stage of Zee TV’s singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs to mark the Christmas celebrations and promote their upcoming festive movie line-up.
From India’s youngest superhero, Little Singham, dancing to his ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’ moves to Dholakpur’s mighty Chhota Bheem charming the audience with his wit and fun antics, kids and families are in for a magical treat with the Christmas special episode on Sunday, 25 December at 9 p.m. on Zee TV.
The little contestants will team up with Chhota Bheem and Little Singham to add excitement in the presence of popular comedian and host Bharti Singh and revered judges Anu Malik, Shankar Mahadevan, and Neeti Mohan. Aside from having fun with the kids, Little Singham and Chhota Bheem will also invite the judges to join in the fun by imitating their iconic moves and eating Chhota Bheem’s favourite laddoos.
Talking about the association, Warner Bros. Discovery – South Asia marketing head (OTT and linear) Azmat Jagmag said, “Pogo’s blockbuster cartoons Little Singham and Chhota Bheem have received enormous love from their fans over the years. It is our constant endeavour to innovate and collaborate with brands, which helps us connect with our audiences in a new way each time. The unique association with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs is a testament to the popularity of the characters and our marquee IPs and will definitely delight our viewers. In addition, to celebrate the festive season, we have planned an exciting line-up of brand new Little Singham and Chhota Bheem movies.”
Zee TV business head Aparna Bhosle mentioned, “As India’s most loved singing reality show that grooms the country’s youngest talent to scale their fullest potential, it has been our constant endeavour at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs to foster the right kind of atmosphere on the sets for our kids to feel truly at home, celebrate ongoing festivals with aplomb, and perform at ease. To add festive cheer to our Christmas celebration, we are happy to collaborate with Pogo and surprise our kids with their favourite toons. The fun-filled exchanges between our host, judges, talent, and toons are bound to make a memorable viewing experience for children across the country and their parents.”
To continue the celebrations and masti, Little Singham and Chhota Bheem will be telecasted starting 24 December onwards every day at 12.30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Pogo in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi.
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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.
