TV Highlights: The Week Ahead

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Munch star singer junior– Finale:Asianet, Sunday, 18.00.

Munch Star Singer Junior- Finale

( Asianet, Sunday, 18.00)

It's time for the finale of the popular reality show to find the most talented young singer. For the past one year the contestants have been battling it out through a series of tough rounds. Now the remaining five contestants – Vishnu K.G., Vishnu Krishnan, Athira, Sadhika and Swetha Ashok – are in for a showdown on Sunday as they vie for the top spots.

Valentine's Day specials

(Asianet, Sunday, 06.30 onwards)

The channel has an array of special programmes to celebrate Valentine's Day beginning with ‘Anantham Ajnatham' at 06.30. Various Indian classical arts that were performed during the Soorya festival will be telecast at 08.00. At 09.05, get information on new films in ‘Hit Bazaar.' At 09.30, watch the latest hit numbers in ‘Top 5.' A tête-à-tête with South Indian star Allu Arjun in ‘Tharavishesham' is at 10.00 and the film ‘Bus Conductor' will be screened at 10.30. In ‘100 years of Seematti,' among others, see a fashion show that was staged by the renowned shop. In ‘Kudumbavishesham' at 14.00, catch up with mimicry artiste Abi and family. Get all the behind-the-scenes news from Mollywood in ‘Cinema diary' at 14.30. ‘Vishwasichalum Ilangilum' is at 15.00. The premiere of the film ‘Ayudham' is at 15.30. From 18.00 onwards is the finale of ‘Star Singer Junior.'

Sherlock Holmes

(Makkal TV, Sunday, 2 p.m.)

As part of Ulaga Thiraipada Varisai, watch this 1980 Soviet adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic. The fifth in ‘The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson' series, the film is directed by Igor Maslennikov. Vasily Livanov stars as Holmes and Vitaly Solomin plays Watson.

Malarbhoomi:Makkal TV, weekdays, 18.30.

Malarbhoomi- Thenanthoppu Devathai

(Makkal TV, weekdays, 18.30)

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao), a native plant of South America, was brought to India in the early part of the 20th century. As an intercrop in coconut and areca nut groves, cocoa has several advantages.

Its enormous foliage is used as humus, and it enriches the soil, smothers weed growth, conserves moisture, and enhances the yield of the main crop in a way. Above all, farmers are able to make thrice the money compared to coconut or areca nut because of the prevailing market rate and assured minimum support price.

This agriculture special programme is produced in association with Cadbury India Ltd.

Crime File

(Zee Tamizh, Sunday, 20.30)

This week, the spotlight falls on people who horde black money. Watch how the police investigates such crimes.

Home Minister

(Zee Tamizh, Sunday, 19.00)

An all-new entertaining game show especially for women has the anchor visiting an apartment complex and interacting with four select families.

They have to complete simple tasks to win a cash prize.

Furthermore, the lady of the family that makes it to the finals has to play a game and if she wins, she is declared ‘Home Minister of the week.' And gets a silk sari as a gift.

Natchathirangalin Aalayamum Oviyamum

(Zee Tamil, Sunday, 09.00)

Actor Senthil and his family share their thoughts on life and details about their family deity.

Pattiyal – Valentine's Day special

(Zee Tamizh, Sunday, 11.30)

Love is in the air! Anchor Yoyo dressed as Cupid talks about the new releases – ‘My Name is Khan,' ‘Theerada Villayatu Pillai,' ‘Asal' and ‘Couples Retreat.' Yoyo also discusses evergreen romantic pairs, both on-screen and off-screen.

Kollywood Countdown

(Zee Tamizh, Sunday, 09.30)

Flowers, chocolates or diamonds… which of these are the ideal gifts for your girlfriend? Gets tips from anchor Aishwarya in this Valentine's Day special episode. Of course, you get to watch the top 10 songs for the week based on an SMS poll.

Sources : The Hindu