GECs
Sahara One’s ‘Woh Rehne…’ performs well in the 9 pm slot
MUMBAI: Sahara One’s show Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki (WRWMK) from the Rajshri stable has been performing well with the female audiences in the 9 pm slot.
According to an official communiqué citing Tam data, the show delivered sustained TVRs across four weekday nights Monday to Thursday, hitting a high of 3.4 TVRs. Amongst females 15-34, it recorded average TVRs of 5.1, ahead of Sony’s 4.1 and Zee TV’s 0.9.
The corresponding channel share for SaharaOne stood at 16.59 per cent — ahead of Sony’s 13.8 per cent and Zee’s 2.99 per cent.
SaharaOne Television has claimed the number two position amongst the GECs in the 9 – 9:30 pm slot on weekdays (Monday -Thursday).
WRWMK with its 3.4 TVRs is positioned at 54 in top 100 TV ratings compared to Sony’s Fame Gurukul’s 56th position with 3.3 TVRs in all age group, said an official release.
SaharaOne CEO Shantonu Aditya said, “Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki continues its winning streak. In this era of hard-core saas-bahu sagas, this fresh approach in showcasing traditional Indian family values has made the impact.”
Rajshri Films Pvt Ltd head TV division Kavita Barjatya said, “The hard work and positive energy we have put into Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki has paid off. While we always keep the pace of the storyline top of mind, we are also careful about emotion and empathy for the characters.”
GECs
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.
