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One Take Media rides high on the K-wave in India
Mumbai: While India may have warmed up to K-dramas only recently, One Take Media already knew that Korean content is going to be the next big thing.
Indians have always loved the dramatic long-running fiction serials on Indian
Television until 2020. However, the pandemic locked the world into their homes, and since then, Indians have caught up within the whirl of ‘Hallyu’ – the South Korean wave. The viewership of Korean dramas in India shot up by 370 per cent.
The Mumbai-based company, One Take Media Co (OTMC) – a leading hub that provides content and value-added services to DTH, Cable, OTT, and TV Channels in India and overseas has been a frontrunner in Korean content in India.
Long before other players realised the magic of Korean content, the company had already acquired Korean shows and dubbed them in local Indian languages like Hindi. They have been providing their curated Korean content to mainstream platforms and has now become a go-to spot for broadcasters and platforms wishing to spruce up their library with primetime Korean series dubbed in Hindi.
Some of the leading K-titles in One Take Media’s library are ‘Goblin’, ‘I am Not A robot’, ‘Flower of Evil’ and ‘SF8’ amongst others. The exciting storyline, great performances, good production sets, and relevant emotions are some of the elements that connected with the Indian audience.
One Take Media has recognised that Indians are not a big fan of watching shows with subtitles and hence has been the leader in providing their 50+ K- dramas dubbed in Hindi, for the entertainment of the Indian audience.
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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.
