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Zindagi strengthens afternoon slot with ‘Qaid-e-Tanhai’
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ Hindi entertainment channel Zindagi is all set to strengthen its afternoon slot with the new Pakistani show Qaid-e-Tanhai starting from 28 September. The show will be aired from Monday – Saturday at 2 pm.
Written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Babar Javed, Qaid-e-Tanhai stars Savera Nadeem, Faisal Qureshi, Saba Hameed and Suneeta Marshall. The show is about how the absence of compassion and attention can ruin a relationship.
The story is about the couple, Moiz and Aisha, who part ways when Moiz decides to work overseas to support his family, leaving behind Aisha and their daughter, Noor, at the mercy of his family and his friend Jawad. There, Moiz falls in love with Aneela and gets married to her and goes on to having a son with her, Farhan. A worried Aisha waits for Moiz but is let down and finally demands a divorce to marry Jawad, who has been a constant support to her. Moiz then decides to visit Pakistan with his son, 14 years, after the death of Aneela.
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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.
