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Big Magic to air horror show ‘Cheekh..Ek Khaufnak Sach’
MUMBAI: BIG Magic in providing innovative and appealing content to its viewers. After launching shows in historical, mythological and kids’ fantasy domain, the channel is taking a step forward in its offering to the viewers by adding the horror genre, with an objective to take the value of the brand a notch higher. With an aim to provide high voltage drama every week, the channel is all geared up to entertain its viewers with the upcoming show, ‘Cheekh..Ek Khaufnak Sach’. The show is slated to air from 15th May 2017, every Monday to Friday at 9 PM on BIG Magic.
With the viewers widening their horizon of entertainment in distinctive genres, Big Magic is providing its viewers a renewed experience by adding a new element to its array of unique shows. Produced by Homi Wadia under the banner Tele Buddies, Cheekh… Ek Khaufnak Sach will showcaseunheard and unseen form of fear through objects. The unique horror show will be on the lines of dark shadows and whistling winds holding secrets to the untold stories that have never been shown on television before. Raising the thriller quotient for the viewers, each story will be narrated in two parts leading the spectators through some of the most surreal, supernatural and paranormal experiences.
The show’s promotion will be driven by a 360-degree marketing approach to reach out to the target markets through its various campaigns across TV, radio, on-ground and digital platforms.
Commenting on the launch of the new show, BIG Magic spokesperson said, “We at Big Magic are constantly looking forward at delivering new content in different genres, catering to the viewer’s dynamic needs. We look forward to the launch of our new offering, ‘Cheekh.. Ek Khaufnak Sach’ that will escalate the thrill factor amongst our viewers, whilst continuing to bolster the value we bring to the table, for our stakeholders and consumers.”
Big Magic is available across all DTH platforms such as Tata Sky, Airtel, Videocon, Dish TV, Reliance Digital TV along with all cable operators including Hathway, DD Free Dish, Incable, Digicable, DEN, 7 Star, ABS, Siticable, Star Broadband and GTPL among others.
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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.
