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Yash Raj Films’ ‘Hum Tum’ animation series to be based on boys Vs girls theme
MUMBAI: For the first time in Bollywood, cartoon characters from a feature film are going to be recreated on television.
The adorable Hum and Tum of the hit movie Hum Tum would soon find themselves enthralling all their young fans with an animation series on TV, taking the boys versus girls theme ahead to TV now.
Confirming the developments, Hum Tum ‘s director Kunal Kohli told Indiantelevision.com that Hum and Tum would be displaying their histrionics in a kid’s channel. He said they were in talks with the channels around.
Kohli said the series would be targeted at children and young audience. Yash Raj Films spokesperson refused to comment saying it is an early stage to talk.
The animation series will be developed by the Mumbai-based Kathaa Animation who originally created the characters for the film. Talking to Indiantelevision.com, Prakash Nambiar who heads Kathaa Animation said the idea to incorporate cartoon characters in the movie came from producer Aditya Chopra and director Kunal Kohli.
“Adi and Kunal wanted to use something innovative to take the story ahead. It was after the basic conceptualisation that I stepped in,” said Nambiar.
Katha Animation has been associating with Yash Raj Films since the last three years, handling the production company’s multimedia and DVD animation projects.
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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.
