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Shemaroo Umang launches its first original show ‘Kismat Ki Lakiro Se’
Mumbai: Within a few months of its launch, Shemaroo Umang, a new Hindi GEC strengthens its content offering with the launch of its first original, Kismat Ki Lakiro Se. The show takes the audience on a journey of destiny and relationships, with a dash of family drama and romance.
The newly launched show will air from Monday to Saturday at 8 p.m.
The central cast includes daily soap celebrities like Shaily Priya, Varun Sharma, Abhishek Pathania, and Sumati Singh. The leads will be supported by the likes of Farooq Saeed, Khushi Rajpoot, Arup Pal, Eva Shirali, Ashish Kaul, Tanu Vidhyarthi, Dolly Kaushik, Nadiya Himani, and Sheetal Jaiswal.
Shemaroo Umang’s first original has been launched in partnership with Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, a production company that has produced daily soaps like Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Sasural Simar Ka, and Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, among others.
Shemaroo COO of broadcasting business Sandeep Gupta said, “We are excited to launch Shemaroo Umang’s first original show as it marks the channel’s entry into the original content space. The new show, Kismat Ki Lakiro Se, depicts the complexities of relationships and is something that most couples can relate to. With such a differentiated content offering, Shemaroo Umang is set to win over the hearts of its audiences and partners alike.”
Launched in April this year, Shemaroo Umang is the latest addition to Shemaroo’s existing portfolio of free-to-air (FTA) channels, Shemaroo TV and Shemaroo MarathiBana. Shemaroo Umang is currently available on DD Free Dish, various multiple system operators (MSO), and on major direct-to-home (DTH) and cable networks.
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.
