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Fidelity hikes holding in Zee Telefilms to 5 %
MUMBAI: US-based Fidelity International Ltd. (FIL) has picked up 20,694,046 shares in Zee Telefilms, increasing its holdings in the company to 5.01 per cent.
The acquisition of 0.06 per cent stake was made from the open market on 11 May. Zee Telefilms declared that FIL’s holding was through its direct and indirect subsidiaries and FMR Corp, an American Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries.
The announcement posted on NSE indicates that American Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries have acquired 260,496 shares aggregating to 0.06 per cent of the shares.
The announcement also points out that the mode of acquisition was through market purchase.
The Indian and foreign promoters holding in Zee, as on 31 March 2005, stood at 23 per cent each. While mutual funds had 0.85 per cent, the combined holding of banks, financial institutions and insurance companies stood at 5.62 per cent. Only four per cent of the shares was with the public.
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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.
