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Sahara One to launch new show in afternoon band
MUMBAI: Sahara One is gearing up for a new show in the afternoon band called Hare Kaanch Ki Chudiyaan (HKKC). The show is slated to launch towards the end of June, however the time slot has not yet been decided.
HKKC has been produced by Percept and directed by Rakesh Sarang. The show will have Mihir Mishra and Swapnil Joshi in lead roles. The female lead will have a new face in Snigdha Akolkar.
On the other hand, as has already been reported by Indiantelevision.com, the kids show on Sahara One – Ruby Duby Hub Dub (7.30 – 8 pm) will be going off air. To fill that void, the channel has decided to make the half hourly show Chacha Chowdhary (7 – 7.30 pm) into a one hour show from 27 June. This will be aired from 7 – 8 pm.
Speaking to Indiantelevision.com, Sahara One programming head Kumud Chowdhary says, “Chacha Chowdhary has been delivering consistently for us and it is a brand name now. We are looking at capitalising on the brand equity that the show has created.”
When queried about the prime time and the late night band, Chowdhary says that they were looking at introducing new shows in these slots but at this point in time, nothing has been finalised. The channel recently launched Rajshri Productions’ Woh Rehene Waali Mehlon Ki, which airs at 9 pm.
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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.
