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Star Plus soaps to zip into future
MUMBAI: When storylines hit a plateau, shake them up a bit with a fast forward seems to be the Star Plus credo.
Kaahin Kissi Roz Three of the channel’s serials are set for a leap into the future (one is doing more of a hop really) in the coming days. Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kaahin Kissi Roz and Shagun are the three serials that are lined up to receive a shot in the arm to soup up stagnating storylines. While KKR is poised to take only a short five-year jump, afternoon soapShagun will take a quantum leap of 15 years. A year ago, the reigning soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi had leapfrogged 20 years, bringing in its wake an entire new generation of the Virani family, while keeping most of the older generation alive and around.
Shagun
Star Plus, which has taken back Shagun from production house UTV for rearing in house, is firming up plans to move the story into the future. The generation jump kicks in from 18 August, with new characters expected to give the serial a fresh appeal.
Kahaani Ghar Ghar KiiKahaani…. is expected to do a similar trick, with the story also reportedly set to zip ahead by 20 years. Avantika (Sweta Keswani) has just been shown to have been sentenced to life imprisonment, so Kahaani…. will be one character shorter in the coming days as Keswani has opted out of the serial. The rest of the cast will continue (suitably aged of course), while the next generation takes over. The “new, improved” Kahaani… takes its bow from 2 September, according to informed sources.
KKR on the other hand is to move ahead with the same story, but will take up the plot five years hence, when Shaina (Mouli Ganguly), who is serving a jail sentence, is released.
Star India senior vice-president, content and communications Tarun Katial however, says that the channel is yet to decide on Kahaani…’s course. KKR, he says, is not exactly doing a fast forward but is just moving on its pre-destined course.
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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.
