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Sony to sizzle up the weekend with ‘Monsoon Masala’
MUMBAI: The monsoons seem to have inspired Sony Entertainment Television to bring in some programming innovation. To spice up the occasion, the channel has lined up a “super entertaining monsoon weekend special”.
On 25 June, from 8 pm to 11 pm, the channel will present specials on its prominent programmes: Batliwalla House No. 43, Pepsi Yaroon Ki Pyas Hai Badi and Jassi Ka Safar.
8.00 – 9.00 pm – Batliwalla House No. 43: Two back to back episodes with popular television actors Aamna Sharif, Shakti Anand, Gurdeep Kohli and Hussain as celebrity guests, plus a sneak preview into their personal lives.
9.00 -10.00 pm – Pepsi Yar
oon Ki Pyas Hai Badi: The channel presents a concert featuring the Indian Idol stars Abhijeet Sawant, Rahul Vaidya with stars of Sony shows like Kkusum, Yeh Meri Life Hai.
10.00 – 11.00 pm – Jassi Ka Safar: A special recap episode which will take viewers through Jassi’s journey the trials and tribulations the tears and smiles of the gawky girl who found herself, and metamorphed into a stunning woman.and the culmination of her true love story, states an official release.
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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.
