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Zee TV’s ‘Tumm Se Tumm Tak’ makes a smashing debut in BARC top 10
MUMBAI: Zee TV’s latest fiction drama Tumm Se Tumm Tak has burst onto the small screen with a big splash, landing straight at No. 8 on BARC’s weekly ratings chart in its very first week, with a solid 1.55 TVR. Not bad for a show that skips the melodrama and embraces the mood.
Headlined by Niharika Chouksey as the feisty 19-year-old Anu and Sharad Kelkar as the brooding 46-year-old tycoon Aryavardhan, the show treads unfamiliar ground in Indian television, exploring age-gap romance through an understated, emotionally layered lens.
The heart of the story is about a great Indian Sharma family navigating everyday dreams, disappointments and that one unexpected connection that turns life upside down. Viewers across India seem to be leaning in, hooked on a love story that’s tender, mature, and beautifully shot.
Tumm Se Tumm Tak is quickly proving that in the age of spectacle, stillness can still strike gold. Or at least, win the TRP war.
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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.
