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Allahabad HC dismisses PIL against telecast of Colors’ Namak Issk Ka
MUMBAI: Allahabad high court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a stop on the telecast of Colors’ new show Namak Issk Ka.
A Lucknow-based dance society named Cultural Quest had approached the high court saying that the promo of the show Namak Issk Ka wrongly puts a question mark on marrying ladies who have danced on some occasion. The petitioners alleged the show to be in violation of the provisions of Cinematograph Act, 1952.
According to the petitioners, a TV serial like Namak Issk Ka too is a film as defined under section 2(dd) of the Act, 1952 and, as such, the same should also be subject to censor by the censor board established under section 3 of the Act, 1952.
A bench comprising chief justice Govind Mathur and justice Ramesh Sinha dismissed the writ petition, without expressing any opinion on the merits, and directed the petitioner to put forth their demand before the concerned authority first.
The bench stated, "Having considered the facts stated in the petition for writ, we are of considered opinion that the petitioner is seeking a writ in the nature of mandamus and for that, a condition precedent is that the person aggrieved must make a demand to the authority competent before approaching the court to have such writ. In the instant matter, no such demand has been made by the petitioner before approaching this court under article 226 of the constitution of India.”
The court has given liberty to the petitioner to make appropriate representation before the competent authority.
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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.
