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Leoarts to produce show on prime ministers for DD
NEW DELHI: Leoarts Communications, Delhi-based animation, documentary and film production house, has been commissioned a 30-minute program titled 12PM on the prime ministers of India by Doordarshan.
The family-oriented program, is expected to go on air towards the end of this year.
“We have been assigned this program, which will be a mix of animation-cum-live programming. The series has been approved by Public Service Broadcasting Trust of Doordarshan,” said Leoarts’ director Vinay Rai.
According to Rai, the program is sequel to one of Leoarts’ production Journey through line, aired on DD last year. As the case with its earlier production, 12PM, too, depicts diversified Indian culture.
The new program shows different cultural and social backgrounds from where the prime ministers have emerged. The series has evaluated the backdrop and upbringing of all the prime ministers from Jawahar Lal Nehru to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, illustrated with the help of animation.
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“It is the journey of India, through the lives of prime ministers. It’s about India has progressed towards a liberalised economy,” said Rai. Leoarts, which took three months to complete this project, has used several animation techniques and work from various artist to produce a unique production.
“I am using several animation techniques such as 2D and clay animation to make it more lively. I have used worked done by eight cartoonists including Ravi Shanker, Rajender Puri and Abu Abraham,” said Rai.
The production house had recently completed its digitally-shot English movie Kashish, which was also aired in the Indo-British Film Festival in New Delhi during the third week of July.
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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.
