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&TV announces original format kids singing show ‘Love Me India’
MUMBAI: &TV has recently launched an original format live singing reality show for kids – Love Me India, which promises to keep audiences captivated and glued to their television sets. In a first of its kind move, the singing reality show for kids will raise the bar on interactivity and empower the audience to vote real-time through the digital platform and choose the contestants of the show ahead of its airing.
&TV business head Vishnu Shankar said, “At &TV, we have always believed in encouraging the growth of new and original properties which makes for fresh and engaging content. Reality shows have great power to bring participants and judges alike closer to the viewers. Love Me India goes one step further by providing real-time interaction through its live format. The power to pick the final contestants is handed over to the audience, who will play an integral role in deciding their fate as a singer.”
The channel is all set to begin its hunt for India’s next kid singing star. Developed by Essel Vision Productions, Love Me India rolls out auditions in its quest to find India’s next singing superstar among kids aged 5 to 15 years. Nurturing and supporting them all the way as judges in this competitive journey, will be three power packed judges – Punjabi pop sensation Guru Randhawa, the multi-talented singer, composer and actor, Himesh Reshammiya and the soulful and elegant Neha Bhasin.
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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.
