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Film remembering 9/11 to air globally
MUMBAI: It has been four years since America got a wake up call on 9/11. Now on the fourt anniversary of the event on 11 September 2005 an award winning documentary Day of Miracles will air globally.
The special will deal with the miracle survivors of the events of 9/11. It will air through over 17 satellite feeds via: TBN, Daystar, i-Life, Sky Angel and Cornerstone TV. It will be translated into many languages.
One of the surviviors of 9/11 Sujo Jon was just underneath the airplane crash in Tower One. He was able to lead many people down the staircase while the building peeled like a banana and fell to the ground.
He skied to safety only realising that his pregnant wife was in Tower Two. Janelle prayed for God to save her. The next day she was the only one found alive. She was found standing up asleep amidst the rubble.
The stars of the reanctment of the event are TJ Myers and Kimberly Estrada who appeared in Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby. This film was shot on the new HD24P camera in order to be able to release for the first time into digital theatres.
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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.
