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Sony AATH celebrates Mahalaya with ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’
Mumbai: Sony AATH, one of the most loved Bengali general entertainment channels, is all set to celebrate Mahalaya by bringing in a special surprise for its viewers. The channel aims to keep the festive fervour alive with a day-long programming line-up curated with content dedicated to the glory of the mighty Maa Durga. Titled ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’, the property will air on Sony AATH on 14 October 2023.
Mahalaya, a significant day in the Bengali calendar, marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Recognising the cultural importance of this occasion, Sony AATH has curated a day-long special segment ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’ from 05:00 am till 05:00 pm.
It starts with Debir Dashrup at 05:00 am sharing details about Adishakiti’s 10 forms and the story associated with each roop. The episode portrays that when evil forces oppress the good, the Goddess appears in various forms to destroy them. It is followed by Atho Sati Parbati Katha starting 09:00 AM depicting the story of Sati’s marriage with Lord Shiva and her birth as Goddess Parvati. The viewers will see how Goddess Parvati, like Sati, won Lord Shiva over by her penance and got married to him.
At 10:00 AM, Gopaler Mahalaya will screen a special episode around the Durga Puja festival and Mahalaya. Shaktirupini Durga at 01:00 PM will take viewers through the legend that showcases Goddess Durga combating demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and dharma to reinstate the power of good over evil. The line-up ends with Asurnashini Maa at 02:00 pm, depicting the story of Goddess Parvati becoming Goddess Katyayani and killing Mahishasura to become Mahishasuramardini, the destroyer mother of demons.
Don’t miss out on Sony AATH’s Mahalaya special programming ‘Mahalayar Mahautsab’ on 14 October 2023, from 05:00 am – 05:00 pm.
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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.
