GECs
‘Bollywood Birth Marks’ completes 2 years on etc
MUMBAI: Bollywood Birth Marks (BBM), the Bollywood-centric two minute capsule on etc, will complete two years in May. It began in May 2001.
BBM gives a peep into the life of Bollywood celebrities by giving facts about their birthdays, the place of their birth, their achievements in professional and personal life, their likes, dislikes and some interesting facets of their life.
To celebrate its second birthday, BBM will air specials on Bollywood actors -Madhuri Dixit and Paresh Rawal.
While from 10 May to 17 May the capsule will be dedicated to gorgeous Madhuri Dixit , her career, her likes and her life ; from 26 May to 31 May, it will focus on the popular performer Paresh Rawal.
The capsule airs four times a day at 1.28 am, 8.58 am, 12.58 pm and 5.58 pm respectively. Interestingly, the show also allows viewers to send e-greetings or SMS birthday greetings to their favourite Bollywood celebrities. .
GECs
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.
