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Star Plus launches a ‘sneak-peek’ show
MUMBAI: All that you wanted to know but didn’t know whom to ask, till now.
Star Plus is all set to launch a new show on Saturday 22 May at 7:30 pm-Pardey Ke Peechey’s base line. The show will offer a sneak preview of the glitz, glamour, trivia and trends of TV industry.
Touted as the first television show that caters to the television industry, the new show will get the viewers up close and personal with the actors that have become a part of the Star network, says a company release.
To be anchored by Kyun Hota Hai Pyarrr fame Sweta Gulati and Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand’s Romanchak, the show will update viewers every week, on the latest news, views, about the television industry.
Produced by Contiloe Films, the weekly aims to bring viewers close to their stars. The release claims that it is the only show of its kind where stars tell their stories, reel and real, interspersed with the latest happenings, news, launches, debuts, on Indian television in a perfect glossy magazine format.
The show will offer glimpse of successful star’s lives– what happens once they are out of the studios, their lifestyle, family, fashion, trivia, trends, a day in the life of a star.
The channel, to encourage the interactivity, will also launch several contests. The participants can SMS 7827 and win fabulous prizes every week. The prizes include an exclusive visit on their favourite celebrity’s set.
Alternatively, viewers can also SMS and request for their favourite star interviews and some specials that they like.
The show will take the audience to the star’s homes. Audience can watch the stars as they spend some time with their families, or are relaxing and socialising, adds the release.
The show will also provide comprehensive coverage of bloopers and some candid footage as well.
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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.
