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Vijay TV to telecast ‘Legends’ on 31 October
The musical extravaganza Vijay TV conducted on 15 October will air on the channel on 31 October at 11:30 am. The major attractions of the show are performances by ace singers S.P Balasubramanium and Chitra.
The duo performed their best songs over the ages, which gave a soul-stirring experience to the audiences. SPB rendered many of his hit numbers including Pon Mazhai pozhudu, Oruvan Oruvan Mudalali, Alapol Velapol, Enna Satham inda and neram. Chitra performed her chartbusters like Paadariyen Padipariyen, Kannalane, Oovaru Pookalumey, and Marugao Marugao, informs an official release.
In addition to the great legends, this musical night also featured budding singers of Tamil cinema Pop Shalini and Devan. They sang many hit songs including Ennai Konjam Matri, Gundu Gundu and iruvizhi unadhu.
Other performers included popular dance artists Sanghvi and Alphonsa who danced to the tunes of foot tapping numbers from the movies New and Vasool Raja MBBS and added a greater tempo to the gala event with their ravishing moves and grooves, says the release.
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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.
