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StarOne launches ‘Happy Go Lucky’ on 21 January
MUMBAI: Come 21 January and StarOne unveils yet another adolescent show titled Happy Go Lucky. The show aims to delve into the minds of two teenagers- Happy and Lucky. Produced by Alliance Media and Entertainment and directed by Ayesha Sood and Nitya Mehra the show will air every Friday at 7.30 pm.
Happy and Lucky, the two teenagers feel blessed to have crossed the stage of childhood and detest the phase of adulthood. With each passing day they discover, that they have been handed down a world corrupted by such loathsome agents as teachers, rules, laws and girls. They strive to make this world a better place to live… but in their own rights.
Happy and Lucky are best friends and venture into loads of pranks leading to a lot of trouble, yet they manage to come out clean every time. Lucky is the thinker and more intellectual of the two, and Happy simply enjoys life.
Speaking on the launch of Happy Go Lucky Star India EVP content Deepak Segal said, “A reflection of the attitudes, aspirations and dilemmas of present day teenage boys, the show revolves around two teenagers, Happy and Lucky who hail from different backgrounds but become best of friends while passing through various twists and turns in their lives. The launch of this show is a step further in providing wholesome entertainment to the teeny boppers of today who form an integral part of Star One’s audience.”
Lucky is quiet and reclusive and doesn’t have too many friends. While, Happy is very popular in his school. Lucky quite likes the fact that he has a popular friend, not realising that Happy in his own way admires Lucky. Happy is largely influenced by popular culture; Will Smith, Emenem et al and Lucky often mocks at his dress sense and his use of hip-hop slang. They both fulfill a unique need in each other despite being different.
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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.
