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Enterr10 to launch two Bengali channels
MUMBAI: There was a time when Hindi speaking market was much preferred by the Indian audiences, whereas regional markets weren’t much spoken about. Considering the increasing viewers’ interests towards regional space, broadcasters have also planned to shift their focus on launching regional channels for the viewers.
Enterr10, an Indian media and entertainment company which already has a Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) called Dangal TV, a Bhojpuri and Marathi movie channel named Bhojpuri Cinema and Fakt Marathi in their cluster. The company has added another feather to its cap by launching two more Bengali channels, which will be GEC and a movie channel.
A source close to the development confirmed the news and revealed that Enterr10 Bangla will be a GEC channel and Shaandaar Cinema will be a Bengali movie channel. “Both these channels are SD and free-to-air. The GEC channel will have original content. As of now, everything is the in the planning process.”
The source also disclosed that both the channels will be launched in the next two months. “We have already the soft channels. The dates of the launch will be decided within 3-4 days.”
The network has started test transmission service from Intelsat17 satellite at 66.0 degree east.
The other players in the Bengali GEC and movies market include Star, Zee, Sony and Colors. Sun TV is the other network that will set the ball rolling to enter into the Bengali market. It will be interesting to know whther or not these regional GECs and movie channels are able to resonate well with the Indian audiences.
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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.
