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Bollywood Fashion Awards on 30 April in the US
MUMBAI: this year’s Bollywood Fashion Awards at Xanadu in one of the world’s most impressive casinos, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City.
India’s Premium Lager will showcase top Bollywood and Hollywood stars, producers, leading fashion designers from India and the US and members of the Indian diaspora in the US.
Chairman of the UB Group Vijay Mallya, said, “Associating with the Bollywood Fashion Awards 2004 is indeed a proud moment for Kingfisher. Kingfisher has always been committed to the recognition of talent and excellence in the fashion industry. The Kingfisher Fashion Awards in India, which we have been presenting for the past four years, has been a stepping-stone for contemporary Indian designers, models and professionals to highlight their talent. Our partnership with the Bollywood Fashion Awards is a natural extension of this commitment.”
The most popular film stars and the hottest models from the most exotic film industry, Bollywood, are all set to dazzle the most exotic spot in America, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino and resort.
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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.
