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Priyanka Shah wins Channel [V] ‘Get Gorgeous II’
MUMBAI: Finally, the verdict is out! The Channel [V]’s Get Gorgeous II winner is Priyanka Shah.
Priyanka Shah from Pune competed with the other final contenders like Sudharani Gupta from Mumbai, Malika Jan and Tina Noronha from Bangalore.
Shah has bagged a two-year contract with Channel [v] & Elite model management and will also be seen in the next LG CDMA campaign.
In addition, there would be a slew of modeling campaigns for the winner, including one with designers Narendra Kumar & Savio.
The 21-year-old Shah was selected by a panel of judges that comprised of – – designer and choreographer Hemant Trevedi, model-turned-actor Milind Soman and model Noyonika Chatterjee.
The channel claims that the show garnerd 87 per cent viewership within the music channels space, which in turn helped it to notch up a 11.2 per cent channel share among the cumulative C&S viewing audience.
“Get Gorgeous has been a turning point and has changed my life completely. It was a tough competition with so many girls fighting for the ‘winners’ slot. Having won the title, I’m really excited about what’s in store for me. I thank Channel [v] for truly making my dreams come true” exclaims an overjoyed Priyanka.
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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.
