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‘Ek Aakasher Niche’ steals the show at Alpha Gaurab awards
MUMBAI: Alpha Bangla felicitated the talents of the Bengali TV industry with Alpha Gaurab awards. The channel has initiated the awards to celebrate the successful completion of its five years.
Alpha Bangla held the awards function on 26 September at Science City. An interesting highlight of the function was the presence of all the characters of Alpha Bangla in their respective character get-ups.
Eminent personalities including JK Ray, Rahul Bose, Usha Uthup and June Malia participated in the event.
The Winners:
Alpha Shrestho Dharabahik Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Purush Krishnakishore Mukhapadhya Spandan
Alpha Shretsho Naari Chaiti Ghosal Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Dampatti Rajatava/Sudipa Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Maa Lily Chakraborty Pratibimbo
Alpha Shrestho Baba Arijeet Guha Pratibimbo
Alpha Shresthto Koutuk Bhumika Rajatava Dutta Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Khalo Bhumika Alokananda Roy Kobe Je Kothay
Alpha Shreshto Paribar Dasgupta Paribar – Ravi Ojha Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shresthto Santan Samata (Tuski) Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shrestho Anchor Mir Alpha Penthalon
Alpha Shrestho Pratibha Swastika Mukherjee Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shreshto Stree Parsho Bhumika Anuradha Roy Pratibimbo
Alpha Shreshto Purush Parsho Bhumika Kaushik Sen Ek Aakasher Niche
Alpha Shreshto Shirso Sangeet Indranil Sen/Indrani Sen Kobe Je Kothay
Alpha Sarbopriyo Anushtan Ek Akasher Niche
Alpha Chotoder Priyo Anushtan Thakumar Jhulie
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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.
