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Reliance Big Synergy’s 2 fiction series to air on Zee Punjabi from 13 Jan
MUMBAI: Anil D. Ambani led Reliance Big Synergy continues to strengthen its fiction content offering with two new Punjabi language prime pime dailies slated to premiere onto-be-launched Zee Punjabi from 13 January. Zee Punjabi will air Heer Ranjha from 13 Jan -Mon-Fri at 8:30 PM and Kamli Ishq Di, Mon-Fri at 7:30 PM
Reliance Big Synergy CEO Rajiv Bakshi said “We are in the strongest position to develop and produce the finest range of fiction and non-fiction shows for our clients in both TV and OTT industries. We are both gratified and proud of the confidence the Zee Group has bestowed to give Reliance BigSynergy two prime time fiction shows for their new channel launch –Zee Punjabi. We are committed to develop and produce differentiated content, both fiction and non-fiction, in multiple regional languages besides our biggest strength Hindi market and entertain the audience across India.”
ZEEL North, West & Premium Channels cluster head Amit Shah said, “Punjab fits perfectly inZEE's philosophy of offering authentic and culturally intrinsic content to its viewers. The shows are inspired by the rich culture and traditions of the historic land of Punjab, and the viewers will surely connect with the characters and find the stories relatable. We are glad that Reliance BigSynergy is a partner in this journey"
Reliance Big Synergy has in the past years entertained millions of Indians through the highest-rated and breakthrough non-fiction shows including KBC, Dus Ka Dum, India’s Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and more, has now moved full strength in fiction vertical as well with its range of fiction shows in both Hindi and regional languages.
Reliance Big Synergy VP Content Simmi Karna said, “We are super excited to launch two exciting prime time fiction shows for Zee Punjabi. Heer Ranjha is an iconic love story that will leave the audience enthralled. KamliIshq Di is another enchanting story and with its patriotic backdrop it will have an immediate connect with Punjab’s audience.”
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
