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Star One revamps Friday prime time
MUMBAI: Star One has revamped its Friday prime time, adding two new properties to its line up. The erstwhile Sab TV show Office Office takes a re-birth in Star One as Naya Office Office. On the other hand, the channel is re-launching its detective serial D.O.N on 14 July.
Titled Naya Office Office, the new version of the popular sitcom Office Office will launch on 21 July and has been placed in the 8:30 pm slot. The Great Indian Laughter Champions Dwitiya will air at 9 pm, followed by the new D.O.N at 10 pm. Mano Yo Na Mano retains its 11 pm slot.
Announcing the launch of Naya Office Office, Star India senior creative director Shailja Kejriwal said, “Our success with comedy continues and once again we have looked at fresh concepts that we believe will appeal to our viewers. In its previous avatar, the show has won many hearts and many accolades and we are confident of the continued success with Naya Office Office. Our march to the number two position will be strengthened with a show of this caliber.”
Star One has adopted the strategy of launching the second seasons of its successful programmes in order to win back its lost position in the Hindi GEC space. As already reported, following Naya Office Office and D.O.N in the launch schedule would be the new versions of its celebrity talent hunt property Nach Baliye and the youth-oriented serial Remix.
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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.
