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Channel 7’s ‘ Scorpio Speedster’ hunt comes to Mumbai
MUMBAI: Channel7’s , Scorpio Speedster – the hunt for India’s fastest bowler has come to Mumbai in search of one contender who will be selected for the national semifinals. The channel has tied up with IMG, for the reality hunt show to cater to viewers through different genres.
The tenth and the last round of the nationwide search will be held on 19 November and 20 November at Shivaji Park, Mumbai. The first nine rounds were held at Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, Gwalior, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
The winner of the reality hunt will be awarded with Rs 10 lakhs and four and a half months training at MRF Pace Foundation. Ajay Jadeja along with various other cricket experts is hosting the show.
The seven finalists selected during the national semifinals will be trained for the finals and will be showcased through the reality cricket show. This duel between the seven blowers would be spread across 13 episodes.
Every participant will be allowed to bowl thrice and their pace will be measured with speed guns. The ten fastest bowlers will qualify for the final of the Mumbai round, to take place on Sunday. The finalists will bowl four balls each and the bowler with the fastest speed over the two days will be declared winner.
The channel is advertising heavily through the Dainink Jagran platform and is looking at cross-promotion on television channels. Channel7 COO, Piyuish Jain adds, “We are in discussion with few channels, but we have yet to lock it.”
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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.
