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Amateurs capture the mood at Channel [v] concert
MUMBAI: Channel [v] celebrated its 13th birthday with the Big [v] concert on 13 January this year.
On the occasion, the channel also introduced an innovative concept called ‘Made By You’, where the channel gave a gang of 10 lucky winners an opportunity to shoot their very own Big [v] Concert.
The concert saw performances by international hip hop star Akon, Pakistani singers Atif, Call and Raeth and Indipop artistes Shaan, Kailash Kher Bappi Lahiri and DJ Suketu. Shankar Ehsaan Loy performed their songs from Salam-E-Ishq accompanied by a dance performance by Priyanka Chopra.
The viewers were asked to log onto the channel’s website or SMS the answer to a contest. The lucky winners were allowed to shoot the Big [v] Concert along with the Channel [v] brigade
This ‘Made by you’ series will be aired on Channel [v] as mini episodes from 23 February at 8.00 pm. which has been shot by these amateur cameramen.
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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.
