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B4U creative head Yugander calls it quits; Khalid Sayed takes his place
MUMBAI: The brain drain at B4U continues. Creative head Yugander VV has called it quits.
As of 3 May 2004, he is no longer an employee of B4U. Yugander had put in his papers last month.
According to a media source, Khalid Sayed joined as the new creative head on 4 May.Yugander joined B4U Television Network as head of promos. He took over as the creative head of B4U Music and Movies in May 2003 and was immediately assigned the task of revamping the network.
When contacted, this 30-year-old telecommunications engineer says he left the company to pursue his movie directing ambitions. He has launched a company South of Pluto and is in the process of scripting his debut venture. “I have always wanted to make films. After I thought of taking up movie making I realised that I wouldn’t be able to do justice to my job at B4U. So I put in my papers. But I will be there for B4U, if they need me,” he says.
Elaborating on his future plans, he says, “I have a script almost ready. It is an English film aimed at the worldwide audience in general and the Diaspora market in particular. Currently, I am in talks with financiers so I won’t be able to provide any details. But I should be ready to make an announcement in a month’s time. Besides that I am also looking at consultation assignments.” B4U officials were unavailable for comment.
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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.
