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Bigg Boss 8 to take off on 21 September
MUMBAI: Ever since the first promo of Bigg Boss Season 8 hit airwaves, audiences have been curious and eager to find out more about when the zabardast journey as the promos promise, will finally take off!
COLORS announced that its marquee show, Bigg Boss, will take viewers on an unanticipated ride every day starting September 21, 2014 at 9:00 PM. With host Captain Salman Khan all set to rattle you off your seats this festive season, the upcoming edition of Bigg Boss promises to be more actioned packed journey full of excitement and revelations.
Following this development, the prime time properties of COLORS – Beintehaa will move to the 11 PM time band every Monday to Friday from September 22nd and curtains will fall on Rangrasiya as Rudra and Myra’s love saga will meet its logical conclusion on September 19th. With the aviation theme piquing the audience curiosity, this season of Bigg Boss surely cannot be given a miss! .The teaser campaign of Salman Khan dressed as a Pilot will be followed by a series of spellbinding promos shot by ace director Rohit Shetty that will reveal what the viewers can look forward as he prepares for a new season with its unsuspecting contestants.
While audiences await the advent of the new season, Bigg Boss Season 8 has already won the attention of multiple brands with Snapdeal coming on-board as the Presenting Sponsors marking the e-commerce site’s first association with COLORS and Bigg Boss. Other sponsors who have been roped in this season include Powered By Sponsors Oppo Mobiles, Driven By Sponsors Maruti Suzuki and Associate Sponsors Garnier Men, TVS Motors and Cardekho.com.
So mark your calendars starting Sunday 21st September at 9 PM on COLORS for some high voltage entertainment!
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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.
