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Musakaan – An Emotion a Mother Lives For
MUMBAI: We all have witnessed that there is no greater love than that of a mother’s. Traversing through this emotion, Star Bharat has come up with a show Musakaan which is about a little girl living her childhood, different from the usual. The story, beautifully weaves various emotions and moments that Musakaan experiences, which feel different from the others of her age and a mothers roller-coaster to give her daughter a bright and a healthy future. The journey revolves around hide and seek being the way of life for Musakaan and her mother. Why Musakaan is kept unaware of her reality? What makes her mother keep her hidden in a box?
Get to know the mystery behind the mother – daughter’s journey of hardships, rejections, acceptance, threats and the love that both of them share while playfully dealing with all of it. With the channel’s philosophy of Bhula De Darr, Kuch Alag Kar, Star Bharat has always strived to bring out strong and courageous characters as a source of inspiration and a remarkable revolution in the society, and Musakaan is exemplary of the philosophy.
The show is produced under the umbrella of Rashmi Sharma telefilms and directed by Dilip Kumar. The star cast includes Sonakshi Save as Musakaan and Ariena Dey playing the role of Musakaan’s mother as Aarti. Its current programming mix includes Jiji Maa, Kya Haal Mr. Paanchal, Nimki Mukhiya, Saam Daam Dand Bhed, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki, Chandrashekar, Mayavi Maling and Savdhaan India.
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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.
