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‘Beauty and the Beast’ premieres on Disney Channel soon
MUMBAI: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is all set to make its television debut in India on the Disney Channel on 23 April at 6 PM
This will also be the first time ever that audiences will see the film in Hindi. The movie made cinema history by becoming the first full-length animated film to receive an Academy Award nomination in the Best Picture category.
Beauty and the Beast is a warm story of a young and beautiful girl, Belle, whose life revolves around reading books and taking care of her kind, yet eccentric father, Maurice, who is an inventor.
Gaston, the village Romeo has set his sights on Belle and will do anything to conquer her heart even if it means resorting to wily means. One day, Maurice gets lost in the woods and stumbles upon an enchanted castle. To his horror, the owner of the castle turns out to be a prince cursed into living the life of a Beast. Angry at his trespassing, the Beast throws Maurice into a dungeon. Belle sets out to find him and strikes a bargain with the Beast – to become his prisoner in exchange for her elderly father’s freedom.
The story unwinds on Disney Channel this summer!
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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.
