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Sony SAB launches ‘Tera Yaar Hoon Main’, a show on father-son bond
MUMBAI: Father, a son’s first hero. But can this hero be his friend too? Will an attempt at friendship spoil or enrich the lives of a father and son? Sony SAB’s latest offering, Tera Yaar Hoon Main seeks to address this new age dilemma in a light-hearted and Indian family backdrop. The show features a stellar line-up including Ssudeep Sahir, Rajendra Chawla, Shweta Gulati, Ansh Sinha, Meghan Jadhav, Jaya Ojha amongst others and is all set to premiere on 31 August 2020 at 9 pm only on Sony SAB
Produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions, Tera Yaar Hoon Main is built on the lives of Jaipur’s Bansal family, the show draws inspiration from the evolving times and its effect on each generation in a family. Rajeev (Ssudeep Sahir) regrets not having an open and friendly relationship with his father, the patriarch i.e. Pratap Bansal (Rajendra Chawla) and does not want it to be the same with his teenage son, Rishabh (Ansh Sinha). Eager to keep up with today’s time and be a part of his son’s life, he takes the approach of becoming his friend in real and virtual life too. But Rishabh’s reluctance and embarrassment to be his father’s friend is a setback for Rajeev. While he loves and respects his father, he wants to just keep it at that and not have him as an intrusive ‘buddy’ in his life.
The show will keep the audience engaged with the son reacting to his father's attempts to be his friend in a series of consequences that are highly relatable and inspired by events that may have taken place in every average Indian household. While the show's fascinating story focuses on a father-son relationship, Tera Yaar Hoon Main is a perfect amalgamation of modern yet largely conservative average Indian household. It is latest addition to Sony SAB's robust offerings of light-hearted and values-driven shows that appeal to the entire family.
Sony SAB business head Neeraj Vyas said, "It has always been Sony SAB's endeavour to offer content and concepts that are highly relatable and that can bring smiles on everyone's faces. Tera Yaar Hoon Main highlights the nuances of new-age father-son relationship, the emotions, the affection and even some dilemmas it brings. We have always attempted to present compelling stories with characters that are loved by all sets of television audience and we hope that Tera Yaar Hoon Main too has all the right ingredients to create a special place in the hearts of our viewers"
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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.
