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[V]’s ‘Agent Love’ plays host to lonely hearts
MUMBAI: Channel [V] has launched a new show titled [V] Agent Love, which is being touted as the definitive answer to lonely hearts from across the country. Starting 15 February the show, hosted by Channel [V]s new VJ – Juhi, will be aired every Tuesday at 9 pm.
On [V] Agent Love, Juhi goes on a special assignment every week to pair up singles who are looking to mingle and looking for the one. She hunts high and low for that perfect partner, prepares them for the date and then sets them up on a blind dinner date.
Whats more, to ensure that everything goes right, she even picks up the tab! Two weeks later, Agent Love returns to do a reality check are they still together? Or does the search continue? VJ Juhi traverses the country looking to unite one new couple every week.
Channel [V] head Amar K Deb says, “Every week there will be two less lonely people in the world thanks to our Agent Love! This show is great fun, not just for the two lonely hearts but also for the viewers and for Juhi. Our new VJ is completely committed to her task and every week she goes on a wild, crazy chase, making every moment of the show truly unique.”
VJ Juhi adds, “The task is tough, but the reward is worth a million rupees! I am the modern day, female version of cupid! Every assignment is great fun trying to identify the right type of guy/girl, getting people to overcome their shyness, fixing up the perfect date and watching the seeds of love grow in the couples I unite.”
Title sponsor Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications International AB, Branch Office India general manager Sudhin Mathur says, “One of the focus segments for us is the young expressionists, and the association with Channel [V]’s Agent Love is a step towards enhancing the brand image and connect with the youth. Much like our products, where in we are increasingly emphasising on proposition of imaging, entertainment and its appeal among the Indian youth, this show is fresh, young, exciting and captures the dreams and aspirations of the youth.”
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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.
