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Sony Sab to launch new show ‘Dil Diyan Gallaan’
Mumbai: Sony Sab is set to launch a new show titled Dil Diyan Gallaan. The show highlights the predicament of many families in India who are distanced from their loved ones due to migration, misunderstandings and unspoken words. Dil Diyan Gallaan will premiere on Sony Sab on 12 December at 7:30 p.m.
Sony Sab business head Neeraj Vyas said, “We are strongly focused on continuously evolving as a brand and bringing new shows with unique perspectives to entertain and engage our audience. As we enter this new phase, we want to connect with the viewers through stories that matter to them and are a reflection of their own life, their problems and their hopes. Dil Diyan Gallaan is a very special show for us as it embodies our new proposition and deals with a subject that many Indian families grapple with, which is distances caused by migration and misunderstanding. Sony SAB will give its own unique, hopeful take to a heart-wrenching subject.”
Dil Diyan Gallaan is the story of three generations with Punjabi ancestors, and it stars veteran actor Pankaj Berry as well as an ensemble cast that includes Kaveri Priyam, Jasjeet Babbar, Sandeep Baswana, Ravi Gossain, and Hema Sood, among others. The new show depicts a Punjabi family dealing with the effects of migration as well as many unspoken feelings among family members. The channel hopes to capture a new perspective on estrangement and misunderstanding, providing people with a new perspective and hope.
Dil Diyan Gallaan, the story of a Hoshiarpur family, will explore the journey of a family where the first two generations refuse to forgive and forget but are forced to confront and hopefully heal their past when the third generation steps in.
Sony Sab hopes to connect with the audience through more relatable stories about ordinary people’s lives.
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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.
