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Prem and Pooja win Garnier Fructis Jodi No 1
MUMBAI: Vijay TV Garnier Fructis Jodi No 1 has announced reel life couple Prem and Pooja as winners.
The show on the Tamil channel owned by Star, which began with eight celebrity couples (four real life and four reel life jodis), came to a close on 30 December.
Commenting on his win Prem said, “I am very excited that I now have a couple of movie offers up my sleeve. With a real life experience of this nature, I can confidently say that nothing is impossible when hardwork and perseverance are in place.”
Pooja added, “I am very happy that we have been chosen as the Jodi No.1 by the viewers.”
The viewers chose their favourite jodi by voting for them across various platforms i.e. IVR, SMS, televoting and online. Actor Dhanush along with the judges handed over the prize money of Rs 100 million to the winning jodi.
The three finalists Vijay Adhiraj – Rashana, Raghav – Preetha and Prem – Pooja performed for the last time in the grand finale on 23 December.
While Vijay Adhiraj-Rashana performed a thematic love story, Raghav-Preetha performed the jolly theives theme and Prem-Pooja incorporated the pirates theme. The show also witnessed performances by Ragasiya, Priyamani and Lakshmi Rai and a special performance by Yogi B and the Natchathira Boys; a Tamil hip-hop band from Malaysia and a dance performance by the cast of teen-soap Kanaa Kaanum Kaalangal.
Following the response received for Garnier Fructis Jodi No 1 has paved way to another reality dance competition Garnier Fructis Jodi No1 – Challenge kicking off on 5 January at 8 pm.
This show will feature six popular jodis who would take on the challenge. The show would have four rounds of performance with on the spot elimination, asserts an official 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.
