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Say cheese as Go joins Super Dancer 5 to celebrate mums and kids
MUMBAI: Lights, camera, cheddar! India’s beloved dairy darling Go Cheese has found its perfect dance partner in Super Dancer Chapter 5, Sony Entertainment Television’s homegrown reality blockbuster. The association, announced mid-season, promises a mix of cheesy indulgence and heartfelt family entertainment.
Premiering 19 July, the fifth chapter of the hit franchise has already been trending with its unique theme celebrating the bond between mothers and children, a narrative that fits like mozzarella on pizza with Go Cheese’s family-first ethos. Just as mums are the ultimate cheerleaders for their kids on stage, Go Cheese champions everyday family moments at the dining table.
The season is packed with high-octane performances, emotional narratives, and pint-sized prodigies who have already gathered fan armies on social media. Now, with Go Cheese in the mix, viewers can expect branded challenges, snackable content, and clever product integrations designed to showcase how cheese can transform both family meals and living-room celebrations.
“Go Cheese has always been about bringing families together through taste and shared moments. Our association with Super Dancer Chapter 5 is a natural extension of our bond with modern families, especially mothers who nurture talent and celebrate uniqueness,” said Parag Milk Foods Ltd executive director Akshali Shah.
The partnership also highlights Go Cheese’s ongoing mission to stay relevant in pop culture through engaging storytelling. From Sonyliv streams to living-room screens across India, the collaboration makes sure the brand is as much a part of the evening as the applause, the tears, and the dance-floor thrills.
For audiences, it’s a season where twirls meet tangy cheese slices, and every performance promises not just a standing ovation but a slice of something deliciously familiar.
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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.
