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Clovia and Colors TV enter into a strategic collaboration
MUMBAI: Clovia, India’s fastest growing lingerie brand, has partnered with COLORS TV for an exclusive sleepwear collection called the ‘STARLIT collection’ which will be worn by characters from the TV shows on Colors. The collection was launched in April this year.
“Women in India are well connected with their favourite daily soaps and the TV stars today have the same influence over lifestyle & fashion choices as Bollywood stars. We are very excited to partner with Colors TV and expand our reach to a vast audience. We are on track to grow 300% YoY and drive growth via such partnerships. It is a one of a kind activity done in our category as well as in TV industry. Till recently, TV stars wore heavy sarees to bed in storylines. We are changing their bedtime looks. With this integration, we expect the audience to get a flavour of our wide range of collection”, said Pankaj Vermani, Founder and CEO, Clovia.
The sleepwear products from the ‘STARLIT collection’ will be worn by the characters in some of the leading shows on the channel like Udaan, ‘Roop- Mard ka Naya Swaroop’ and ‘Ishq Mein Marjawa’. Whenever the characters will appear in Clovia outfits, an Aston band will appear on the screen promoting the collection and directing viewers to Clovia website. The audience will see Clovia looks on their favourite characters several times each month.
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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.
