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Star News gets soapy with ‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai’
MUMBAI: The latest offering in the news genre is from the Star News pad. Taking off from the warm response the saas bahu soaps have received, Star News is all set to launch its latest offering Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai, debuting on 11 October from Monday to Friday at 2.30 PM with a repeat telecast at 11.30 am the next day.
This show will have different segments to capture the excitement of the popular serials and the tele-world. One segment will provide a racy recap of the popular serials aired every day across channels. This segment will also do a prediction of the likely turn of events in the following episodes.
Another segment will profile a story of the day, for instance – what is the new hair style being donned by Komolika of Kasautii Zindagii Kay, or when is Jassi likely to have her image change.
And finally one segment will feature an exclusive interview with a popular television celebrity everyday & delve in-depth into their lives.
“In a large number of Indian households while the activities of the Laloos, the Pawars & the Modis make important news, the Tulsi’s, the Parvati’s, the Jassi’s & the Kkusum’s make as much news to some other members of the very same household. This program is an attempt to address their peculiar news need.” says Star News CEO and Editor Uday Shankar.
‘Saas Bahu Aur Saazish – Kyunki Har Serial Kuch Kehta Hai’ is being touted as the first show of its kind on Indian news television.
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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.
