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Sony Entertainment television present new-age lovestory, ‘Yeh pyaar nahi tho kya Hai’
MUMBAI: Badhe Acche Lagte Hain. Partnering once again with Bindu & SJ Studios, it brings to you an untouched, breezy yet absorbing world of romance in “Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai”. It’s that shade of love which is unspoken but palpable, unexpressed but perceptible of Siddhant Sinha (Namit Khanna) & Anushka Reddy (Palak Jain).
Siddhant Sinha is racing ahead at a breakneck speed to achieve fame and success in his career but still finds something missing, what is that? Anushka Reddy, daughter of one of the biggest ‘business tycoons’ of the country is untouched by the opulence in which she has been brought up, sensitive yet competitive has everything which one could desire but still cannot give up on her emotions that she has for Siddhant, why?
The entire show is being shot in Delhi at real locations to give its viewers a completely differentiated cinematic experience and bringing alive the world of its characters. The rich and opulent world of Anushka Reddy will be an awe-inspiring and a never seen-before experience for the viewers on television.
Making their debut on television – Namit Khanna (Siddhant Sinha) and Palak Jain (Anushka Reddy) share the screen space with an ensemble of talented artistes; Manish Choudhary, Anuraag Arora, Alka Amin, Ankit Raj, Shahana Verma and others.
‘Yeh Pyaar Nahi Toh Kya Hai’ will premiere on 19th March, Monday to Friday at 11:00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.
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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.
