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Time travel with The Wonder Years and relive nostalgia on Star World
MUMBAI: It has been over 30 years since The Wonder Years first premiered, and this show holds up to be essential now more than ever – by giving us the much needed sweet nostalgia. Keeping this thought in mind, Star World, home to some of the finest TV shows from around the world, is all set to take you back to the simpler times as it brings one of the golden TV classics from the era of the 1980s. The Wonder Years, which gave television a rich history, can be watched in India only on Star World, starting 27th April, weekdays at 6 PM!
For the 90’s kids, satellite TV coming to India was like being seduced by a shiny new toy. Suddenly, Star had opened a world of foreign shows.
The Wonder Years made many of those kids, who grew up with satellite TV at home, crush over Winnie Cooper, seeing Kevin Arnold as their alter-ego. The mundaneness of suburban America, however far-removed geographically, found deep resonance with teens here, who found the awkwardness of adolescence and many messy complexities of relationships completely relatable. In many ways, it was a cultural milestone in our country.
Starring the award-winning Fred Savage, with voiceover narration from one of the most memorable TV villains from Home Alone, Daniel Stern, this coming-of-age show takes viewers back in time on two fronts – from the 60s, aired in the 80s. The show revolutionized the TV industry by making many bold first-timers strikes such as the single camera format which is now a trend in the comedy genre, seen in The Office, Modern Family, Silicon Valley, among other sitcoms. Adding more to the trendsetting strikes, the show introduced the no laugh track, again, a style adopted by many present time sitcoms. And what’s more, the show also gave us one of the best pilot episodes, incredible soundtracks, and the worldly-wise narration.
If you could survive those formative years, now is a chance to look back and laugh at Kevin’s exploits, relatable to so many!
Relive your ‘Wonder Years’ and watch this TV show from the 1980s on Star World on weekdays at 6 pm.
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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.
