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ZEE Hindustan’s ‘Hindustan Ki Baat’ goes on-ground for second year
Mumbai: ZEE Hindustan’s successful IP Hindustan Ki Baat was established last year during the pandemic to walk on the line set by the channel’s core value – ‘State makes the Nation’. The programme focuses on various states and their cities to uphold their achievements and concerns and gives them a national platform.
Last financial year, this programme covered five major cities and had garnered high viewership. This year, it starts with fresh new vigor and in its first segment will cover Ahmedabad on 24 July, followed by Jaipur (27 July), Patna (28 July), Kanpur (29 July), Odisha (30 July), and Surat (31 July).
In these conclaves, industry experts of each city will gather on ZEE Hindustan’s platform as panelists to discuss the various aspects of industrial growth and development of that city and its contribution to the national economy.
Speaking on this development, ZMCL CEO & editor-in-chief, Purushottam Vaishnava said, “ZEE Hindustan is a channel for the people of India and all our endeavor is to give them a voice through our platform. We have always put viewers first, getting the news from the ground and complete information-based news to empower them. Hindustan Ki Baat is one of our initiatives to stay true to our commitment.”
ZMCL chief revenue officer, Manoj Jagyasi said, “ZEE Hindustan has been achieving one milestone after the other since last year. Hindustan ki Baat is one of its very successful examples. With its wide reach, ZEE Hindustan strives to bring real impact to the lives of the viewers. We have our business associates to thank for supporting us in all such initiatives and driving our morale.”
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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.
