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Star Plus to pull two recent fiction shows off air
MUMBAI: Star Plus is all set to launch a new line up of shows. The channel is set to launch its new show Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar Kya Karein which will replace Rashmi Sharma Telefilms’ Silsila Pyar Kya at the 8.30 pm time slot.
Silsila Pyaar Ka was launched on 4 January. The show will go on air on 6 June from Monday- Friday. According to the sources, it failed to generate good ratings for the channel and that that is the reason the show has been pulled off air
Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data indicates that Silsila Pyaar Ka garnered 3646 Impression’ 000s in week 16, whereas in week 17 the ratings went down and the show scored 3535 Impressions ‘000s. In week 18 and 19, the show witnessed even more drop in ratings with 2901 Impressions ’000s and 2957 Impressions ‘000s respectively.
Humko Tumse Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar Kya is set in Delhi. It tells the story of two unconventional families with their distinct Delhi flavours. Anokhi belongs to the lower middle class Mehra family while the male lead Tushar belongs to the affluent Mallik family. The show features an ensemble cast with veteran actors Sudhir Pandey and Abha Parmar in key roles. It has been produced by Suzana Ghai of Panorama Productions.
Another show that is going off air is Dahleez which was launched on 14 March at the 10.30 pm time band. The show was co- produced by Colosceum Media and producer Farhan Salaruddin’s Fortune Productions.
A source close to the development informed that the new show Ishabaaz will replace Dahleez at 10.30 pm time slot.
Produced by 4 Lions Films, the show is about three brothers and the lives of different characters.
Though the concept and the content of the show was appreciated by the masses., Dahleez received sustainable ratings. In week 16, the show recorded 1725 Impressions ‘000s while in week 17, it witnessed a slight hike in ratings with 1797 Impressions ‘000s but in week 18 and 19, the ratings has been dropped and it bagged 1572 Impressions ‘000s and 1396 Impressions ‘000s respectively
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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.
