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Amitabh Bachchan rings in the first trading day at BSE
MUMBAI: The megastar of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan who plays the role of Yudhisthir Sikarwar in the upcoming finite series Yudh on Sony Entertainment Television, rang the first trading day at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). In the series, Sikarwar, the real estate giant has listed his company ‘Shanti Constructions’ on the BSE.
Bachchan lit the welcome lamp along with MSM CEO N.P Singh, BSE MD and CEO Ashish Kumar and BSE Institute chairman Sudhakar Rao. As the countdown to the start of trading began and as soon as the electronic clock struck zero, the legendary actor rang the bell amongst huge cheer.
With this, Bachchan registered his name in the pages of history becoming a part of the few elite people from Bollywood to ring the opening bell at the BSE, an honour customarily reserved for head honcho’s of major conglomerates.
He further revealed the striking poster of Yudh. The series follows Sikarwar (played by Bachchan), a real estate baron, who has been diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder. Yudh traces his journey, his struggle with his collapsing health, his battle with business rivals and his complicated family equations.
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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.
