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Davidov joins National Geographic Television and Film
MUMBAI: Kathy Davidov has joined National Geographic Television and Film (NGT&F) as vice president for series. Reporting to NGT&F executive vice president Michael Rosenfeld, Davidov will be responsible for overseeing the series production unit as well as the award-winning National Geographic Explorer series.
“Kathy is a highly experienced television executive who will bring strong editorial and management skills to our series production team. We look forward to seeing her grow this area of our business,” said Rosenfeld.
Prior to joining National Geographic, Davidov worked for Discovery Communications Inc. Most recently, she was the executive producer for Discoverys TLC, responsible for editorial direction, supervision and management of original programs and series, from development through delivery.
During her eight years at TLC, she managed more than 500 hours of original programming for shows including Trading Spaces, Junkyard Wars and Maternity Ward. In 1996 she served as senior producer for Discoverys special programming unit and oversaw the production and development for the Great Books and Understanding series, as well as numerous other hard-hitting critically acclaimed specials.
Davidov started her career as a producer for NBC News, based in London. She then worked as a freelance producer, producing US and Canadian news programs for a wide range of broadcasters, including Fashion Television, Channel One, Discovery Channel and National Geographic Television & Film.
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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.
