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Zone Vision Network’s Reality TV to launch on CBNSat
MUMBAI: Zone Vision Networks has signed an agreement with CBNSat to launch its Reality TV channel in Sri Lanka. The channel will be among those being offered in the basic digital channel package when the DTH platform launches this month. The announcement was made by Zone Vision Networks chairman and president Chris Wronski.
“South Asia has been a good market for us and we are particularly delighted to be able to add Sri Lanka to our rapidly growing list of Reality TV territories around the world. CBNSat is well positioned to become the leading DTH provider in the area so we couldnt have chosen a better distribution partner for the channel,” said Wronski.
“Reality TV is the kind of channel that will really appeal to Sri Lankans. Its a channel we believe will quickly become a favorite and also help attract new viewers to the service. We are pleased to be able to offer Reality TV when CBNSat debuts this month,” said CBNSat CEO Muhunthan Canagey.
Zone Visions Reality TV channel was first launched in Europe in late 1999 and has gained distribution in more than 125 territories in just five years. The channel has seen extensive growth in the past 18 months — particularly throughout Asia — having secured distribution in Japan, China, Singapore, India, Pakistan, South Korea and Indonesia. Worldwide, Reality TV is now broadcast in 18 different languages and is available to over 134 million subscribers.
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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.
