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Star Plus to air Bollywood bonanza ‘Cops special’ on 31 Dec
MUMBAI: With the New Year round the corner, Star Plus in an endeavour to entertain its loyal audience on the 31st by bringing the who’s who from the world of Hindi cinema to perform. This being organised by the custodians of law in Mumbai, the stars in their shinning armour will pay their respects to the ‘Men in Khaki’ (Police Force) and their families.
The show will air at 11.30 pm on New Year’s eve.
Hrithik promises to enchant, Salman dazzle while Shahid and Amrita will be seen in a sizzling performance, and Bipasha Basu promises to rock the viewers. The item brigade of Kaanta Laga girl Shefali Zariwala, Kaliyon Ka Chaman girl Meghana Reddy, Pardesiya girl Rakhi Sawant will also be performing at the event.
Along with your favorite big screen actors entertaining you, stars of the small screen will also be present all in a different get up. Shabbir (Rishi-Kahiin to Hoga), Sikandar (Indronil – Kasautii Zindagi Kay), Shilpa Saklani (Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi), Jaswir Kaur (K-street Pali Hill), Karishma Tanna (Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) will all be present.
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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.
