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Navjot Singh Sidhu and Shakti Kapoor in a battle of humor on ‘The Laughter Champions Mahayudh’
MUMBAI: From random puns, one-liners, funny gags to spoofs on saas-bahus and stand-up cts spiced with an urban topical flavor… Star One presents a spanking new 6 episode series – The Laughter Champions Mahayudh.
With the wittiest and the most hilarious stand up comedians on the small screen competing with each other in a battle of humor, the show promises to cure weeknight blues with experimental laughter therapy.
The battle would rage between two teams headed by none other than the Wizard of wit – Navjot Singh Sidhu and Bollywood’s charismatic villain Shakti Kapoor. Watch them as they take over and bring a fresh dose of laughter starting this Friday, January 19 2006 at 9:00 pm.
Followed by the groundbreaking success of The Great Indian Laughter Champions and Challenge ‘Dwitiya’, the Mahayudh will bring together the best talents from both Season 2 to take millions of Indians to towering heights of frenzy and sheer delight! There will be 12 participants divided into Sidhu and Shakti’s team. The participants would be eliminated every round based on points given by the studio audience.
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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.
