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#BanoDheet to inspire youngsters to make a better India
MUMBAI: Music and Youth channel Mastiii has launched an awareness initiative by the name of Karo Theek #BanoDheet as part of its resolve to bring about a positive change in society this New Year.
The campaign was flagged off on 26 December 2016 and focuses on making the youth ‘Dheet’ to not just bring about a change in themselves, but also in around everyone around them, thus targeting the entire nation.
The campaign was conceptualized and produced internally by the young team of SAB group. It will be spread through four TVCs telecasted on all the channels of the network, including Mastiii, Dabangg, Dhamaal Gujarat, Maiboli & Dillagi. The campaign is expected to have a reach of about 173 million viewers in India.
As #BanoDheet wants to build awareness and instill the thought of being stubborn to achieve a larger goal of pushing the youth to make a better India, it has taken into consideration four key pressing issues out of a bouquet of concerns in the country: Eve Teasing, Corruption, Littering and Drinking & Driving.
Each concern is portrayed through impactful and thought provoking TVCs which instill the thought that one should not be passive anymore but should be stubborn and bold to do or make others do the right thing when the time calls for it.
The campaign tries to evoke the passion within the youth of India to do what is right and also take ownership in the light of building a young and powerful nation. To amplify this objective and thoughts of the campaign, support was garnered from various media partners — RED FM 93.5 as Radio Partner, DNA & Dainik Savera as Print Partners, Minimax Ads Pvt. Ltd. and Coral Media as Outdoor Partner, Vyoma Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as Digital Screen Partner and Spykar as Apparel Partner.
SAB group CEO Manav Dhanda said: “Through #BanoDheet initiative we stand to rekindle the inner spirit of the youth to build a better nation and a new India in 2017 by becoming Dheet/Stubborn to do the right thing always. The TVCs produced by Katalyst Creates a division of SAB group; attempt to bring about a ‘behavioural and attitudinal change’ in society as an extension to our PM’s vision of a conscientious nation. We highly appreciate the media partners who have associated with us in our efforts to achieve our objective with our campaign.”
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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.
