{
  "id": 19075714,
  "title": "Mediacorp celebrates Deepavali with evening of entertainment and festive cheer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/mediacorp-celebrates-deepavali-with-evening-of-entertainment-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T02:36:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/mediacorp-deepavali-2026-countdown-6534861"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mediacorp hosted a vibrant celebration of Deepavali, known as Amarkala Deepavali 2026, on November 7 at The Theatre at Mediacorp. The event, themed \"Vannamaya Deepavali,\" showcased a diverse lineup of local and regional talents, including music, dance, and cultural performances. Hosted by Saravanan Ayyavoo, Eswari Gunasagar, and Malaysian host Revathy Mariappan, the festivities began with an enchanting Indian classical dance performance. A highlight of the evening was a musical collaboration between Shabir Sulthan and Srinisha Jayaseelan, performing the hit song \"Imaye\" from Mediacorp drama Must Date The Playboy!. The program also featured a contemporary twist on the Tamil indie hit \"Pavalamalli\" by Arulini, Guna, Prajeeth, and Udaya Soundari, along with Ishaaraz dancers. As the new year commenced, Mr Dinesh Vasu Dash, a key government figure, along with the Mayor of South East District and Mediacorp executives, joined in the celebrations. The festivities concluded with a performance of the Vannamaya Deepavali theme song. The celebration was broadcast live on Vasantham, mewatch, and Malaysian broadcaster Astro.",
  "summary": "Mediacorp’s Amarkala Deepavali 2026 brought together local and regional stars for a dazzling celebration of music, dance and culture, ushering in the Festival of Lights with spectacular performances and festive cheer.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Deepavali cheer across borders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/deepavali-cheer-across-borders",
        "published": "2026-11-08T14:38:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}