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Sahara TV plans star-studded Diwali show
MUMBAI:Bharat Parva, a three-hour show depicting India’s unity in diversity through the various vibrant festivals celebrated in different parts of India, featuring Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Karisma Kapoor, Aftab Shivdasani, Rani Mukerjee and Raveena Tandon will be aired on Sahara TV on 3 November at 7:00 pm.
The mega event opens with an impressive laser show set to Vande Mataram followed by an inspiring rendition of Hamari Janmabhoomi (the Hindi version of the famous Bangla song Dhan Dhanya) with special appearances by Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.
“This new mega event Bharat Parva is an emotion-driven programme, which evokes patriotic feelings among us with the celebration of national festivals,”Sahara TV, vice president (publicity and PR) Priya Raj is quoted as saying in the release.
Giving a sneak preview , the release states that the show includes Aishwarya Rai’s dance, to Purva Suhani Aayee Re to welcome Baisakhi and again to the fast-track Jai Jai Shiv Shankar on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.
While Aftab Shivdasani and Karisma Kapoor celebrate Eid with Chand Hai, Holi is a pleasing riot of colours with Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerjee and Raveena Tandon. One will also get to see Shah Rukh and Rani swinging to the popular hit Govinda Ala Re and Karisma offering her obeisance to Lord Ganesh to the reverberating tunes of Morya Re.
The highlight of the show is Shah Rukh calling out to his cheering fans to come on the stage in a show of camaraderie and dancing to Chhaiya Chhaiya.
The thrilling mega event ends with an exclusive and – exciting performance by all the stars to the accompaniment of Sahara India Pariwar’s special silver jubilee song Safar Josh Ka, Khushi Jeet Ki, says the 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.
