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SaharaOne ‘Ghante Ki Tuning Jamegi’ first winner announced
MUMBAI: 26-year-old Mumbaite Amit Puri became the first winner of SaharaOne’s Ghante Ki Tuning Jamegi contest.
The contest revolves around watching the channel for an hour during which a small bug will be flashed for an ‘x’ number of times. The viewer is asked to say the number of times the bug flashed on the screen in that given hour and on answering correctly, is then asked a couple of simple questions relating to the programme they just saw. A cash prize of Rs 100,000 is given away every hour for those who answer the questions correctly.
Amit, a former executive producer with Balaji Telefilms, has been quoted in an official release as saying, “On Monday, on indiantelevision.com website I read about Saharaone’s Ghante Ki Tune Jamegi contest. And then in today’s newspaper, I saw the ad. And decided to try my luck.”
On 12 November the contest offers a Diwali bonanza of Rs 1 million which will be given away every hour. Altogether, that means Sahara will be giving away Rs 1.70 crore (17 million).
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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.
