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StarOne gets innovative with unique reality-fitness show
MUMBAI: For the first time, Indian television will see a fitness-reality show where overweight individuals will seem themselves get fit in 100 days. Star One launches Figure it Out which debuts on 3 January, Monday – Friday, at 7:30 am and a repeat telecast at 6:30 pm.
This daily reality fitness show is aimed at giving viewers an opportunity to train from the confines of their homes along with four participants who would chart their fitness regime over 100 days. The four individuals are all young but overweight, and will go through an interesting routine each morning to shed those extra kilos all in 100 days.
In sync with the motto:’ from start up to shape up!’ Figure it Out will guide the four participants as well as the viewers through a simple yet disciplined weight loss and stay fit programme.
Said Star India executive vice president content Deepak Segal,” Star One’s content has revolved around innovative programming concepts and stylized presentation. Figure it Out is a step further in providing viewers the best. The show with its simple health mantra – lose weight and stay fit, promises to change your existing lifestyle.”
The show is being hosted by two fitness experts, Simmi Sakuja and Rajiv Kuchroo who aim to help the participants as well as the audience start their day in a very healthy and perfect way irrespective of the pressures at work and not so healthy environment.
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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.
