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Apurva Purohit joins Radio City as CEO 1 July
MUMBAI: Music Broadcast Private Limited (MBPL) has officially announced the induction of Apurva Purohit, as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 July.
Purohit who was COO Television Division, Times Entertainment, heading the group’s non-fiction lifestyle and entertainment channel Zoom, had put in her papers late last month.
A statement issued by Music Broadcast Private Limited (MBPL) states that Purohit will spearhead the efforts to strengthen the Radio City brand play a pivotal role in developing the company’s strategy in the evolving FM Radio business in India.
Purohit has spent time in some of the largest advertising agencies in India and was instrumental in setting up Lodestar Media.
In recent years, Purohit has been actively involved in the management of Zee TV and in the challenges to start up Zoom TV. She is also the chairperson of Emvies and an office bearer of the Mumbai Ad Club.
Commenting on her new assignment, Purohit said, “It is exciting to take a great radio brand like Radio City forward, and to shoulder the challenge of putting radio as a medium in a new position of eminence in the minds of the advertiser and the consumer.”
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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.
