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22 Indian programmes shortlisted for Asian TV Awards 2013
NEW DELHI: 22 nominations have been shortlisted from India for the Asian Television Awards 2013. Of this, a majority are a part of TV18 group and NDTV bouquet.
The event will be organised by the publication ‘Television Asia Plus’ at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa, Compass Ballroom on 5 December.
A total of 238 entries spanning 12 countries have made the cut to compete for glory at the 18th annual presentation of the region’s most prestigious industry awards.
Leading the pack, with multiple nominations across several categories are Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, FOX International Channels and MediaCorp.
Karan Thapar and Cyrus Broacha are among the presenters who have made it to the nominations.
The Indian entries are:
BEST DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMME (ONE-OFF/ SPECIAL)
Everest: Indian Army Women’s Expedition
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Channel
Singapore
Produced by Robin Roy Films
Access 360° World Heritage: Taj Mahal
FOX International Channels Asia
National Geographic Channel
Hong Kong
Produced by Infocus Asia
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMME
Mystery Hunters (India Version)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Kids
Singapore
Produced by BBC Worldwide Media
Bhoot Raja aur Ronnie
Turner International India
C08, POGO
Produced by Fireworks Productions
BEST SINGLE NEWS STORY/REPORT (10MINS OR LESS)
Medical Education for Sale
TV18 Broadcast
CNN-IBN
Right To Be Heard You Matter show – With Nafisa Ali
TV Today Network
Headlines Today
BEST COMEDY PROGRAMME
The Week That Wasn’t
TV 18 Broadcast
CNN-IBN
BEST GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
India’s Got Talent Season 4
Fremantle India Television Productions
Viacom 18, Colors
BEST GAME OR QUIZ PROGRAMME
Disney Q Family Mastermind
BBC Worldwide Productions India
Disney India, Disney Channel
BEST REALITY SHOW
What Not to Wear (India Version)
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
TLC
Singapore
Produced by BBC Worldwide Media
Mission Covershot
NGC Network (India)
National Geographic Channel
Produced by FremantleMedia India
BEST INFOTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Bollywood@100
A+E Networks | TV18
History TV 18
BEST TALK SHOW
The Big Fight
New Delhi Television
NDTV 24X7
We The People: Every Woman’s Battle (Cinema: A Culture of Misogyny?)
New Delhi Television
NDTV 24X7
We The People: Rape: Our National Shame
New Delhi Television
NDTV 24X7
BEST ADAPTATION OF AN EXISTING FORMAT
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa – Dancing with the Stars
BBC Worldwide Productions India
Viacom 18 Media, Colors
BEST CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT
The Citizen Journalist Show
TV 18 Broadcast
CNN-IBN
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS PRESENTER
Karan Thapar
Devil’s Advocate
TV 18 Broadcast
CNN-IBN
BEST SPORTS PRESENTER/COMMENTATOR
Gaurav Kalra
Go for Glory
TV 18 Broadcast
CNN-IBN
BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR/ ACTRESS
Cyrus Broacha
The Week That Wasn’t
TV 18 Broadcast
CNN-IBN
Best Cinematography
Appurva N. Sinnarkar
Style In The City
NGC Network (India)
FOX Traveller
Produced by Wizcraft International Entertainment
Nihki Tandon & Varun Dutt
Life Mein Ek Baar – When Angels Dare
NGC Network (India)
FOX Traveller
Produced by Endemol India
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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.
