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Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba enters Tenali Rama as Vishkanya
MUMBAI: A new twist awaits the fans of Tenali Rama. An assassin is hired by the enemy kingdom of Vijayanagar to harm King Krishna Dev Raya.
Beautiful Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba will play the character of the Assassin Chandrakala, a Vishkanya, who has poisonous blood. Chandrakala is a beautiful woman and can entice her enemy with her beauty. From a very young age, she has been raised on a carefully crafted diet of poison and antidote, and so has become immune to poison. Over the years, her body has become venomous.
Chandrakala will be entering Vijaynagar and plot her way to get close to the King. She will be using Tathacharya (Pankaj Berry) as a gateway into the palace and slowly gain the trust and friendship of Queen Tirumalamba to murder The King! A master in disguise, Chandrakala will be seen in various different attires who is ready to go to any height to complete her mission.
Will Chandrakala gets succeeded in her evil plans? Will Tenali come to know about her ulterior motive and save the king?
Speaking on the track, actor Minissha Lamba playing Chandrakala said, “I have always been excited playing fun characters and taking up work. In Tenali Rama my character is sultry and mysterious. I am playing the role of antagonist Chandrakala which is very interesting to watch .”
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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.
