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#YehSmartHaiBoss contest winners met Salman Khan at the Bigg Boss house
Mumbai: Glance, smart lock screen platform announced the winners of the highly anticipated #YehSmartHaiBoss contest. The contest which ran on Glance Smart Lock Screen gave participants with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on the sets of the popular reality show, BIGG BOSS Season 17.
The #YehSmartHaiBoss contest, held from 1 November to 31 December, generated an overwhelmingly positive response from Glance consumers across India. More than 15 crore participants engaged in daily questions related to Salman Khan, BIGG Boss and the entertainment industry on their glance smart lock screen, every day. Some participants played the #yehSmartHaiBoss contest quiz more than a thousand times on their Glance Smart Lock Screens. The contest brought together people from across the country who shared a common love for Salman Khan.
Last week, Glance announced three lucky winners from different parts of India who were granted the exclusive opportunity to meet Salman Khan at the BIGG BOSS house. These winners were selected based on their impressive number of correct answers and their unwavering enthusiasm throughout the contest.
The winners of the #YehSmartHaiBoss Contest are:
Mallika Ghosh from Durgapur
Anju Dorale from Mumbai
Arpit Singh from Bengaluru
Glance chief marketing officer Bikash Chowdhury expressed his excitement about the unique initiative, stating, “Glance is dedicated to connecting consumers with their inspirations and shared passions through premium content, exclusive events, celebrity interactions, and more. The success of the #YehSmartHaiBoss campaign stands as a testament to this commitment. The unique campaign on Glance Smart Lock Screen has fulfilled Salman Khan fans’ dreams of meeting the star, reflecting the immense popularity of BIGG BOSS.”
Mallika Ghosh, winner from Durgapur, West Bengal, expressed her exhilaration, stating, “Glance has truly fuelled my determination to pursue my dream of meeting Salman Khan. I am immensely grateful to Glance for providing me with this incredible opportunity to finally meet him in person.”
Anju Dorale, winner from Mumbai, Maharashtra, shared, “Since my childhood, I have been the ultimate fan of Salman Khan, watching all his movies with great enthusiasm. I cannot thank Glance enough for organizing the remarkable #YehSmartHaiBoss contest, which brought fans like me even closer to Salman Khan. The daily quiz on Glance was an absolute delight, as it not only provided me with the opportunity to meet Salman Khan in person but also stay up to date with all the exciting news surrounding BIGG BOSS, right on my lock screen.”
Arpit Singh, winner from Bengaluru, Karnataka said, “As a passionate follower of BIGG BOSS and Salman Khan, the daily smart quiz on Glance that revolved around Salman’s illustrious career brought back a flood of memories, from his iconic movies to his unforgettable roles, dialogues, and songs. Engaging in this contest was an absolute pleasure, and I am immensely grateful to Glance for granting me this opportunity to showcase my unwavering admiration for the actor. It truly feels like a dream turned into reality.”
Glance, as BIGG BOSS’s official Smart Lock Screen partner for this season, continues to revolutionize the way viewers experience reality TV. Through exclusive BIGG BOSS content and intelligent integrations, Glance Smart Lock Screen caters to contestants and fans alike, providing a seamless and engaging experience.
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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.
