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ETC to air DS group’s endeavour of India-Pak peace initiative on 3 July
MUMBAIi: Establishing yet another milestone on the journey of peace between India & Pakistan, DS Group – a Rs 7000 million conglomerate, celebrated its 75 years with ‘Pass Pass Sarhadon Ki Jugalbandi’. The event, essentially was a gathering of revered musicians across the two nations will air on the ETC Channel on 3 July.
Legends of the likes of Gulzar, Sufi singer Kailash Kher, fusion music band Indian Ocean were in ‘Jugalbandi’ with Pakistani Poet Farhat Shehzad, Rahat Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (nephew of legendary Sufi & gawwal singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) and Fuzon – rock band of Pakistan.
On this occasion, the President of DS Group, Mr. Ashok Agarwal gushed, ” Roots of India and Pakistan stem from the same ethos and culture. I would like to thank these artists for taking the initiative to bridge the gap and applaud their efforts in making the Pass Pass Sarhadon Ki Jugalbandi a reality.”
A laser beam show marked the occasion essaying peace, friendship and brotherhood.
The event was organized by Live 1 and was supported by Times International Card, Radio Mirchi and ETC Network.
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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.
