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Big Magic targets kids with dedicated animation band
MUMBAI: Reliance Broadcast Network Limited’s comedy channel Big Magic is all set to pump in some fresh content by launching a dedicated time band of animated movies and series called ‘Magic Masti Matargashti.’
While the series are handpicked especially for kids, the animation movies will cater to the entire family.
Starting 25 January, the animation series band is aimed at inculcating the right values in kids in a fun and engaging manner. The series will air for one hour in the morning and in the afternoon, every Monday to Friday at 9 am and 4 pm.
Animation movies, which have been airing on the channel for the last few weekends, will be telecast every Saturday and Sunday at 12.30 pm.
Big Magic creative director Bimal Unnikrishnan said, “With the animation band, our aim is to augment our existing content on the channel. After an in-depth research analysis, the results showed us a definite acceptance and liking towards the animation genre. In fact, it is one those key drivers, which connect kids with their parents. We are confident that our audience will embrace the fresh new offering.”
The band will be promoted and marketed across key markets on multiple platforms.
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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.
