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Vodafone ushers in ‘Durgotsab’ with 13th edition of ,Aagomoni’
KOLKATA: Vodafone India has announced the 13th edition of ‘Vodafone Aagomoni’, a nightlong grand musical extravaganza to usher in Durgotsab 2013 to be held on 3 October, at Science City Auditorium, in Kolkata.
Featuring performances by eminent artists from diverse fields, ‘Vodafone Aagomoni’ is an eagerly awaited annual ritual for the citizens of the city of joy, as they get set to welcome Goddess Durga for the five day Puja festival.
Some of the noted performers for this year’s ‘Vodafone Aagomoni’ are – filmmaker and actress Aparna Sen, musicians Purbayan Chatterjee, Soumyojit, Sourendra and Anubrata Chatterjee; Bangla band Chandrabindoo, Rupankar Bagchi, Bickram Ghosh, Vocalists Jolly Mukherjee and Shailaja Subramaniam with RD Burman’s original musician Nitin Shankar, Kishore Sodha, Raj Sodha, Suraj Sathe, Franco Vaz and others.
Vodafone India business head – Kolkata and West Bengal Anand Sahai said: “It is one of Vodafone’s special initiatives to engage and touch the lives and hearts of customers in West Bengal.”
Additionally, Vodafone is also running a singing contest – ‘Vodafone Shera Voice’, added Sahai.
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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.
