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SonyLiv begins registration for ‘Shark Tank India: Season 2’
Mumbai: After a stupendous success of season one, Sony Entertainment Television’s “Shark Tank India” produced by StudioNxt has opened the registrations for its second season from 30 April on SonyLiv.
With a rapidly changing business environment, India’s dynamic start-up culture has seen innovative ideas that are triggering revolutionary changes. Bringing forth entrepreneurs scattered all over India with innovative business propositions and products.
Firing up the business growth engine with 85000+ phenomenal entries, the first edition of “Shark Tank India” successfully paved the way for budding entrepreneurs from all walks of life where the Sharks invested Rs 42 crore across 67 businesses. Whether you are a home entrepreneur, business owner, start-up or just have a business idea, here’s your chance to realise your business dream and scale it.
The first edition of “Shark Tank India” celebrated the distinctive spirit of entrepreneurship including Jugadu Kamlesh’s KG Agrotech, a multipurpose bicycle for farming; Duvvuru Varshitha’s healthcare start-up Vivalyf Innovation’s non-invasive glucometer; ‘Annie’ created by Tinkerbell Labs; Sulay Lavsi’s Bummer, an Indian comfort wear brand; Skippi Ice by, Ravi Kabra and Anuja Kabra or ‘Momo Mami’ Aditi Madan’s BluePine Foods, amongst many others.
Following is the four-step process to register for the show:
Step 1 – online application
Download or update the SonyLiv app and fill the Shark Tank India Season 2 registration form by following the instructions mentioned on the app. Mention your business idea. If you hook the Shark Tank team with your idea, you will proceed to the next step.
Step 2 – the pitch
In this stage, the Shark Tank team will get to know the applicants and their business ideas better. The applicants will have to tell the team what makes their business idea extraordinary and why is it worth investing in! This will have to be done in the form of a compelling video pitch (three min long) which will decide whether the idea is worth making the cut on “Shark Tank India Season 2.”
Step 3 – the audition
The selected applicants will go through a round of auditions with the Shark Tank team which will be the penultimate step towards making it big with the second season of Shark Tank India.
Step 4 – the Shark tank
This is the ultimate test of perseverance. The selected applicants or the ‘Pitchers’ in this stage will find themselves face-to-face with the ‘Sharks’ or the investors who will understand, assess and make an offer based on the applicant’s final ‘pitch.’
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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.
