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Zee to air Grasim Mr. India 2004 – Menjoy!!!
MUMBAI: The tenth Grasim Mr.India, an event which saw the celebration of ‘manhood’, saw 31 contestants vying for the coveted Mr.India 2004 title, the male equivalent of the Femina Miss India on 13 March at a gala event in Mumbai.
Sunil Mann, from New Delhi emerged as this years Mr. India 2004, with his very crisp answers in chaste Hindi.The show will air on Zee TV, on 20 March at the 9:00 pm slot.
The show was graced with models Manpreet Brar and Rakshanda Khan as the hosts for the evening, while filmmakers Nikhil Advani and Karan Johar were co-hosts for select segments.
Surprisingly, the acts that Grasim Mr India showcased seemed to be more the highlights of the event than the contestants themselves. With Ustad Shujaat Hussain Khan and Satish Sharma doing a fusion act, to Arshad Warsi delivering an energy pumped sequence from Munnabhai MBBS , Elvis Presley and Moulin Rouge followed by the world renowned “Its the time to disco” number by Saif Ali Khan, the performances made sure, not to let down the audience.
The item number performances by singer Sanobar Kabir and dancer Mumait Khan added the sensual touch to the show.
The panelists included the Hrithik Roshan, Ekta Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Poonam Dhillon amongst others.
The event was very well timed, exhibiting a very fancy and alluring set, draped in translucent white with the set being divided into two levels.The acts alternated between both the levels ensuring the audience were glued to it at all points of time.
Menjoy!!! it was for sure.
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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.
