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Star Plus’ 2 shows to end as ‘Siya Ke Ram’ goes on air from 16 November
MUMBAI: Star Plus’ two prime time shows namely Tu Mera Hero and Tere Sheher Mein are going off air from 14 November.
Produced by Shashi Sumeet Productions, Tu Mera Hero will be replaced by Nikhil Sinha’s show Siya Ke Ram in the 8 pm time band from 16 November onwards.
The last episode of the show Tu Mera Hero, which launched on 22 December, 2014, will be aired on 14 November.
A source close to the development informed Indiantelevision.com that the reason the show is going off air is because it failed to generate sustainable ratings and the channel wanted to air the show in the same time slot.
As earlier reported by this website, Siya Ke Ram, produced by Triangle Film Company, has been conceptualised by Aniruddh Pathak, who brought Lord Shiva’s legend to TV through Mahadev.
Siya Ke Ram will offer viewers a fresh perspective on Ramayan. The story has been envisioned and created by some well-known writers namely – the best-selling author of Asura and Ajaya, Anand Neelakantan and Subrat Sinha – along with creative consultant Devdutt Pattanaik.
Star Plus’ other show Tere Sheher Mein will also air its last episode on 14 November. Produced by Directors’ Kut,Tere Sheher Mein was launched on 2 March, 2015 and aired from Monday – Saturday at 10:30 pm.
Another source informed that an upcoming show from Rashmi Sharma Telefilms’ titled Saajan might replace Tere Sheher Mein in the 10:30 pm slot on Star Plus.
Rashmi Sharma’s existing show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya on Star Plus is among the top five programmes in the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) space according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings.
Saajan is a triangle love story, which also focus on issues of the youth. The official date and time is not yet revealed by the channel.
GECs
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.
