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Star Plus launches new show ‘Tere Sheher Mein’ in 10 pm slot
MUMBAI: Star Plus is all set to launch a new daily soap titled Tere Sheher Mein.
The show will launch today (2 March) and will be aired every Monday to Saturday at 10 pm. It has been produced by Directors Kut and stars Gautami Kapoor, Sachin Tyagi and Hiba Nawab amongst others.
Tere Sheher Mein is the story of the rich and affluent Mathurs and their three daughters. A part of a close knit family, one of the daughters shares a special bond with her father. She doesn’t have to struggle for anything that she ever wants and that is a point of concern for her mother. The daughter comes face to face with an unexpected challenge and her life takes a 360 degree turn. She is forced to move from a comfortable life in Mumbai to Banaras and thus begins her journey of her coming of age from a pampered girl to becoming the support system for her family.
“Our endeavour at Star Plus has always been to create strong characters like Sandhya, Ishita and Anjali who work hard and follow through to achieve their dreams. Tere Sheher Mein‘s Amaya is one such inspirational character. We are happy to associate with Rajan Shahi once again who we have partner to create successful shows such as Bidaai and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain,” said a channel spokesperson.
Directors Kut producer Rajan Shahi added, “I am extremely happy and proud to be working with the No 1 platform, Star Plus, once again and hope that this fruitful association goes a long way ahead. Tere Sheher Mein show has been shot on a grand scale across locations in Paris, Banaras and Mumbai and has been directed by Oscar nominated director Gyan Correa, who brings an altogether new approach and perspective to the show. The ensemble cast of Gautami Kapoor, Sachin Tyagi and Hiba Nawab bring out the essence of the characters.”
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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.
