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Etc Punjabi, Alpha Punjabi to telecast ‘Miss World Punjaban’ live
MUMBAI: The Lux Orchid Miss World Punjaban 2004 will be held on 6 November at Ludhiana. The contest will air live on Alpha Punjabi and Etc Punjabi simultaneously.
ETC Punjabi began the two-month long exercise in September. The channel had invited entries from all the participants along with their photographs and a brief profile. Girls from all over Punjab and even other states came forward in the biggest ever strength of more than 200 applicants.
Entries were also received from other countries like Canada and the UK. Out of these, 30 contestants were selected for the semi finals at Mohali and Chandigarh, informs an official release.
Etc Punjabi president Rabindra Narayan added, “It is our constant endeavor to reach out to our viewers by going beyond television. To discover the new Lux Orchid Miss World Punjaban is part of that effort. We are grateful to Lux Orchid for believing in this concept and going all out to patronise this venture”.
This will be the eight exclusive beauty pageant based on Punjabi culture, which will be organised by Sabhyacharak Saath Punjab and Etc Punjabi.
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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.
