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Cellcast opens dealings on LSE; has eye on India
MUMBAI: Leading interactive digital entertainment operator Cellcast, which broadcasts shows on the BSkyB digital platform in the UK and on numerous channels in the Middle East, has announced the commencement of dealings on the London Stock Exchange.
Going forward, Cellcast proposes to widen its catalogue of programmes and is actively looking to expand overseas, particularly in India, China, and South America.
Cellcasts entertainment shows are low cost productions which are mainly live broadcasts covering a variety of genres including talk shows, gameshows, reverse auctions, betting and gaming, astrology and psychic television, dating and chat and voting.
It has raised £5 million which will provide it with an implied market capitalisation of £20 million, the company has stated. Cellcast proposes to use the funds raised to expand its catalogue of programmes, generate additional viewers, invest in its proprietary technology and fund overseas expansion, particularly in India, China, and South America.
The group’s plans include:
*Broadening distribution capabilities through regional satellite syndication by establishing local production and broadcast facilities serving India, Latin America, the United States, China and South-East Asia;
*Developing its applications and interactive programming into formats suitable for new media platforms including 3G, IPTV, enhanced broadband, mobile video and wireless broadband services;
*Taking advantage of the increasing functionality of mobile phones to deliver more sophisticated applications, appealing formats, and new premium services.
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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.
