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Star Plus to launch ‘Rin Mera Star Superstar’ on 8 September
MUMBAI: Star Plus’ nationwide talent hunt targeted at the kids segment, Rin Mera Star Superstar, will launch on 8 September at 7:30 pm. The hunt is dedicated to unearthing talent in children aged 5-14.
The programme promises to offer a national platform for talented children to showcase their potential that will help them win a scholarship of Rs 5,00,000 to pursue the dream of becoming an artist. Rin Mera Star Superstar will be hosted by television actress Shilpa Sakhlani.
As per an official release, mothers of the kids have an active role to play in defining the kid’s victory or loss in the Maa Sangram round where each mother plead to the judges and audience requesting votes for his/her talented child. Her appeal will then be judged by the audience and can affect the final scores of her child. The mother-child duo with the highest score will move on to the semi-finals level of the Talent Hunt.
Rin Mera Star Superstar jury panel comprises of Sachin Pilgaonkar and Farida Jalal. Selected from among lakhs of entries across the country, 40 most talented kids will showcase their talent to the world and garner votes along with their mothers to achieve the coveted title!! These kids have been groomed by choreographer Pooja Shetty, singer Qadir Mustafa Khan and actor Alok Ulfat The hunt on air kick starts with actress and super mom Raveena Tandon coming especially to encourage the kids in the first episode followed by many more famous personalities later, the release further adds.
Show Format
Produced by Endemol, Rin Mera Star Superstar will be aired every Friday eliminating two out of the four kids in each episode. Two Semi final episodes and a Grand Finale will follow elimination rounds. Each show will open with the host introducing the celebrity guest, judges and contestants for the day to perform. After the performance round, Mothers of two kids who have qualified will plead to judges and viewers to vote for their child. Contestant who gets the highest score will make it to the semi finals.
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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.
