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StarOne unveils Milind Soman production ‘Ghost Bana Dost’
MUMBAI: Star One has launched Ghost Bana Dost, produced by model Milind Soman’s Face Entertainment, the show will premiere on Tuesday, 19 December at 8.30 pm.
As general entertainment channels seem to be inclined towards introducing children’s programming to their weekly line up, this story runs along the theme of a rich orphan kid, Dabboo aka Adil Baadshah. Living under the care of his uncle, Vichittar aka Manoj Joshi and his wife Tejo ji aka Sushmita Mukherjee, the boy is ill treated and their only interest is towards his money. Dabboo’s saviour emerges in Ni Ke (Nikhil Kedarnath) aka Manish Paul – the friendly ghost who helps him in time of need. Togther they pull off loads of other fascinating stunts … as everyone watches him wonder struck, states an official release.
Star India Pvt. Ltd. senior creative director Shailja Kejriwal said, “We are very excited to launch Ghost Bana Dost as we have all been curious about ghosts as kids and this show captures the child within each one of us. This is a show that will appeal to everyone with Ni.Ke as the endearing lonely ghost who becomes the ‘super-bhoot’ and makes a meek child a ‘super-boy’. We hope it will win the hearts of our audiences!”
Sharing details on the show, Face Entertainment producer Milind Soman says “We are thrilled to be launching our first show on Star One. Ghost Bana Dost is about a frightened little boy whose life changes when a “cool dude” ghost befriends him. Every child has a Dabboo in him and deep inside also longs for a magical friend like the “full of life” ghost in this show. As a child I always looked for fun, magic, and fantasy and through Ghost Bana Dost with it’s marvelous special effects and compelling narrative I think we have succeeded in bringing this to Indian television in a way never been seen before.”
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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.
