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Zee TV extends its early primetime fiction to Saturdays
MUMBAI: Zee TV, India’s pioneer satellite broadcaster, has cultivated a strong relationship with the middle class over the last 25 years, presenting path-breaking content that mirrors their core sensibilities. The channel has been on a consistent growth trend, having launched new shows in recent times that have only strengthened its primetime line up. To consolidate its position further, the channel is now extending its early primetime programming to Saturdays. Starting December 15th, viewers will be able to watch four of their favourite Zee TV shows including Yeh Teri Galiyaan – 7:00 PM, Manmohini – 7:30 PM, Guddan… Tumse Na Ho Paega – 8:00 PM and Tujhse Hai Raabta – 8:30 PM six days a week (Monday – Saturday) and follow it up by tuning into Fear Files and Spotlight.
In the upcoming episodes of Yeh Teri Galliyan, Shantanu professes his love to Asmita in a drunken stupor but she decides not to pursue it until she proves her innocence. During a family picnic, bhua’s plans to bring them closer because of which Shantanu and Asmita get stuck overnight in a jungle. Romance buds between the two but Asmita accuses Shantanu for taking her for granted and they end up in a heated argument. The next morning, when they return home, the relatives defame them but Shantanu takes the blame which enrages Ridoy. Will this cause a rift between both brothers?
This week in Manmohini, we will see Mohini trying to gain control over Ram's senses through her magical powers. But despite multiple attempts, she fails to overpower him. Moreover, her attempts to put Sindoor on Karvachauth as Ram’s wife go in vein as Siya come just in time and becomes Ram’s shield, preventing this from happening. Hell bent on attaining Ram through any means possible, what will Mohini do next? Will Siya be able to outsmart her?
Its festive time on Guddan…tumse na ho payega with Christmas around the corner. There is a lot of warmth and love but is this is the calm before the storm as drama brews under the surface. A turn in events will put Guddan in a though spot where she will have to choose between her own family and her Sasural. Constantly plotting against Guddan, the bahu’s decide to make her father dress up as a clown and insult him. Upset by this, Guddan blames Akshat for her father’s insult but tackles the situation in a quirky way. What will Guddan do to take a stance and fight back to prove herself?
Tujhse Hai Raabta will see some entertaining drama in the upcoming week as the Mother-Daughter duo end up applying to the same collage oblivious of each other’s plans. When they come face to face on the application day they are absolutely stunned. Anupriya new to the entire set up gets sucked into ragging from where Kalyani smartly rescues her. On the entrance exam day, Bhua plans to frame Kalyani by slipping cheating chits in her bag which are later caught by the invigilator putting her in extreme trouble. Anupriya and Malhar immediately rush to her rescue. Will they make it there in time?
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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.
