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Essel Group’s 90 years event simulcasts across all ZEE entertainment channels
MUMBAI: Essel Group recently held its 90 years celebrations event in New Delhi amidst the presence of esteemed dignitaries, corporate honchos and Government authorities including the president Pranab Mukherjee and prime inister, Narendra Modi. The success of the event was the result of the entire Essel Group working together as one family.
While the event witnessed a full house of over 3000+ guests comprising of top politicians, corporate honchos and the cream layer of the society, Essel Group has planned to take the event to the living rooms of its 1.2 Bn viewers across the world. The event will simulcast across all the ZEE Entertainment channels, through a roadblock, on 21May 2017 at 5 pm.
The highlights of the event include president Pranab Mukherjee and PM Narendra Modi’s powerful speeches, awards, along with the keynote of ,Essel Group cahirman and Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabhah Subhash Chandra.
The event also features a special poetry recited by Amitabh Bachchan, which beautifully captures the journey of Essel Group. Blended with powerful performances by the artists of ZEE Entertainment’s leading shows Saregamapa and Dance India Dance, this event promises an entertaining Sunday evening.
Speaking about the simulcast, ZEE Entertainment Corporate Brand and Communications head Sunil Buch said, “Essel Group’s 90 Years Event was a grand success and we want every viewer of ZEE Entertainment to witness the glorious celebrations. After all its our viewers and customers who have brought the Group to its crest of success. We wish to celebrate this milestone with each one of them”.
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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.
