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Thailand calling Bollywood; Indian film producers to visit locations
MUMBAI: Move over Singapore and Maldives – if Thailand can charm the visiting Indian film producers, we would get to watch the exotic Thai locations on the silver screen very soon.
The All India Association of Industries (AIAI) in co-ordination with the consulate general of Thailand in Mumbai and Ministry of Tourism and Information, Government of Thailand has organised a delegation of Bollywood producers to Thailand from 5th June -12th June. The objective of the delegation is to promote Thailand as a favoured shooting location among Indian film producers, as Thai government realizes that India is recognized worldwide as the largest, single film producing country, said an AIAI release.
This is the first time that Thailand government has taken the initiative to promote the country among the Bollywood Film Producers as an exotic location for film shooting. The delegation would tour the exotic locations of Thailand such as Bangkok, Silon Village, Kantana Studio, Ayudhaya Ancient City, Rachaburi Province, Rose Garden, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Phi Phi Island, says the release.
Rajat Bharajatya of Rajshri Productions, Sudhakar Bokade of Bokade Hotels, Vivek Singhania of PFH Entertainment, Feroz Khan of F.K Films, Pramod Bokadia of B.M.B Productions, Adhyaman of Kalpana Films, actor Vikaas Kalantri and AIAI executive director Rupa Naik will figure in the visiting team.
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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.
