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Shemaroo TV launches new original show ‘Waah Bhai Waah’
Mumbai: Hindi general entertainment channel Shemaroo TV has launched its latest original show Waah Bhai Waah hosted by actor, writer, anchor and poet Shailesh Lodha. The show is slated to be aired in the primetime slot of 9 pm every day from 19 June.
Each episode of the show will feature renowned poets from across the nation who will entertain the audience along with Shailesh Lodha. The show will be an amalgamation of poetry and literature with satirical comedy.
“At Shemaroo, we have always stayed true to our promise of constantly experimenting and catering to the evolving entertainment needs of our audiences. The new show ‘Waah Bhai Waah’ is a very popular format that blends poetry and comedy satirically and I am sure our audiences are going to love it,” said Shemaroo Entertainment CEO Hiren Gada.
“Satirical comedy is a very popular genre for family audiences and Shailesh Lodha is a household name renowned for his witty poetry. Audiences of Shemaroo TV will surely watch Waah Bhai Waah for their daily dose of family entertainment as they will get some top-notch comedy from their most loved artist,” said Shemaroo COO broadcasting business Sandeep Gupta.
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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.
