Colors channel wrote a new chapter in the history of Indian television by churning out path-breaking shows like Balika Vadhu, Uttaran, Phulwa, Laado, Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Veer Shivaji et al. When majority of channels were focusing on urban storylines, Colors shifted its programming paradigm and based its shows on rural themes. It also brought in a new wave of TV experience with some of the most fascinating and never seen before reality shows, the most renowned one being Bigg Boss. Furthermore, the shows have created characters which have now become household names, thanks to their enormous popularity and of course, acting talent. The channel has developed a strong emotional connect with its viewers in the past three years while providing wholesome family entertainment. Furthermore, in order to honour the channel’s artists, Colors has announced the launch of Golden Petal Awards. The awards ceremony will celebrate excellence in acting. It will give viewers an opportunity to vote and chose their favorites in 16 different categories. Categories include, Most Lokpriya Jodi, Lokpriya Family, Anubhavi Personality, Most Damdaar Personality, Most Tez Taarar Personality, among others. Fans and viewers can vote on the Viacom18 short code, 56882, or log in to www.colorstv.in/gpa. Voting ends on 19 November 2011. So vote and choose your favourite star. Who is it? Anandi, Ichcha, Ammaji Shivaji, Phulwa or Simar?