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Zee TV to re-telecast first episode of ‘Rabba Ishq Na Hove’
MUMBAI: Zee TV will bring the debut of Rabba Ishq Na Hove back on 2 August for the benefit of viewers battling calamities in the launch week.
Speaking on the occasion, Zee TV programming head Ashwini Yardi said, “We have been inundated with requests from our viewers asking us to showcase the first episode of the serial yet again. Our viewers have been looking forward to the launch of the serial for a long time and do not wish to be devoid of the excitement at any cost”.
She further added, “It is unfortunate that the fury of nature was let loose on Mumbaikars who suffered extensive damage, however, we plan to live up to our commitment of offering entertainment at all times and hence have decided to showcase the first episode for the benefit of our audiences who could not tune in to the serial on July 26”.
Rabba Ishq Na Hove has been shot lavishly in the beautiful, breath taking locales of Singapore and Dubai. The serial is produced by Aroona Irani known for previous hits such as Tum Bin Jaoon Kahaan, Mehendi Tere Naam Ki and many more. Rabba Ishq Na Hove stars Sangeeta Ghosh, Nikhil Arya and Varun Badola in the lead, states an official release.
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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.
