GECs
DD Arunprabha invites proposals in seven categories
NEW DELHI: Programme proposals in seven different categories have been invited by Doordarshan for its new DD Arunprabha channel being launched for North East states.
The proposals from reputed producers/production houses are under Fixed Budget Mode of Commissioned Programmes Category and the episodic price ranges between Rs 800,000 to Rs One Million.
DD-Arunprabha will be a 24×7 satellite channel originating from DDK, Itanagar. Programmes on DD-Arunprabha would show richness, variety and diversity of local culture. The channel would seamlessly integrate NER with the entire country. The channel’s USP will be to attract young people of NER with contemporary entertainment shows embedded with informative content.
The invitation is part of efforts of Prasar Bharati’s special efforts in North East Region (NER) to promote and nurture talent, provide a platform to deserving
producers/artistes from NER as well as from outside to encourage production of better programmes for DD viewers.
Proposals have to be received by 17 January 2017 and no proposals sent after that date would be accepted. Preference will be given to Programmes based on themes and subjects relevant to NER.
Programme proposals for DD-Arunprabha are invited for the following:
No. Genre Duration in Minutes) Episodic Price
1. Daily Soap/Serials 30 Rs 5,00,000
2. Thrillers 30 Rs 5,00,000
3. Mythological Serials 30 Rs 5,00,000 +40% additional
towards sets and higher
production value
4. Telefilms 30 Rs 5,00,000 (and higher duration
on a pro-rata basis)
5. Quiz Shows/Magazine
Formats with celebrity
Anchorperson 30 Rs 5,00,000 + Actual cost of
hiring of Anchors
6. Travelogue:
(a) Documentary format 30 Rs 5,00,000
(b) With Celebrity 30 Rs One Million
7. Reality Shows 60 Rs One Million
The rates are exclusive of service tax.
All programmes have to be submitted in HD format only. Submissions in any other format will be summarily rejected. (iv) Proposals should be submitted only in Hindi/English.
Proposals have to be in the application format specified on ddindia.gov.in with a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 25000 for each proposal in the form of a Crossed Bank Draft in favour of ‘PBBCI, Director General, Doordarshan, New Delhi’ (payable at New Delhi).
A fresh show reel of the programmes for 3 to 5 minutes duration on
DVD/CD/pen drive on given genre or theme will also be submitted along with the proposal, except in the case of Reality Shows. But episodic break-up and details of set backdrop/Anchor/Judges profiles and criteria of selection are required with the proposal.
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.
