GECs
Dangal TV emerges as leader across Hindi GEC’s prime time slots
Mumbai: Among the top 10 Hindi GEC channels, Dangal TV emerged as the undisputed leader in the prime time slot (1900–2200 hours) with 233 million impressions and a relative share of 20 per cent in HSM.
The most recent BARC data in week ’22 shows that Dangal TV continues to dominate and holds the number one position in prime time with the highest relative share.
All five of the channel’s original shows, which are ruling the roost in the prime time slot, including Rakshabandhan Rasal Apne Bhai Ki Dhaal, Nath Zevar Ya Zanjeer, Mann Sundar, Sindur Ki Keemat, and Rang Jaun Tere Rang Mein, made the top five list across all FTA and paid GEC channels. The five prime-time shows from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. have consistently attracted high TRPs and dominated the market since their debut.
Speaking on the achievement, Dangal TV managing director Manish Singhal said, “We’ve always wanted Dangal TV to be reflective of our deep-rooted understanding of the Hindi heartland and the fiction category, and it’s a huge achievement for these shows to gain mass popularity in urban markets as well.”
“The TV penetration in the rural market has shown impressive increment, and that’s leading to great consumption of content as well. We are going all guns blazing to maintain and grow this connection with our audience,” he further added.
With the intention of further entertaining the audience, some of the upcoming shows and exciting story lines include Control Room and Jai Hanuman.
In September, two new family dramas will premiere: the second season of Palko ki Chao Mein and Janam Janam.
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.
