GECs
The Q’s maiden short film festival ‘Ek Dastaan Aisi Bhi’ premieres 21 Feb
Mumbai: Hindi GEC The Q has announced its maiden short film festival ‘Ek Dastaan Aisi Bhi’ on national television. Spread across seven days, the event will showcase nine critically acclaimed Hindi short films across genres, themes and subjects from 21 to 28 February at 8:30 p.m.
The initiative will showcase one short film with a unique narrative on weekdays, followed by a ‘Weekend Bonanza’ of two back-to-back films on 26 and 27 February.
The nine titles include “Aapka Amitabh,” “Rishtey,” “Kesar,” “Le’vish,” “The Guide,” “You Changed Me,” “Kashi,” “Lunch Stories,” and “The Last Order.” “Aapka Amitabh” and “You Changed Me” have won global acclaim at leading film festivals, said the channel in a statement.
“The Q’s journey over the last year has been about excitement and innovation. Having received so much love and appreciation from our viewers across India, we firmly believe the onus rests upon us to ensure they are provided with content that is relatable in its true sense while fostering a culture of appointment viewing on the channel,” said QYOU Media CEO Simran Hoon. “‘Ek Dastaan Aisi Bhi’ echoes our proposition to offer our viewers ‘Hatke Digital Creations’ which are Original-To-TV-content. It is also one of the many firsts for The Q as well as the Hindi GEC category. We look forward to rewarding our viewers through constant innovation while cementing our leadership in the FTA universe.”
“We kickstarted 2022 with a distinct yet poignant strategy with the launch of ‘Hasi Ka HAHAkaar’- a first-of-its-kind show on TV. ‘Ek Dastaan Aisi Bhi’ is an extension of this strategy that targets viewers from rural and urban markets,” commented QYOU Media COO Krishna Menon. “The nine short films that we have acquired as a part of this programming line-up are simple and yet meaningful and are sure to create intrigue. All these films are socially and personally relevant thus helping us develop a deeper relationship with our viewers. We will continue to invest efforts and energies in a bid to attract more viewers across all platforms while expanding our presence and reach.”
GECs
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.
