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Filming of Jackie Chan movie stalled in Karnataka
BANGALORE: Filming of the Jackie Chan – Mallika Sherawat starrer The Myth was stopped at the world famous Virupaksha temple by the Archeological Department of the state.
Though permissions were obtained from department such as the archeological survey of India, Hampi world heritage site management authority and the state tourism departments, permission from the directorate of archeology and museums, Karnataka, for shooting inside the sanctum sanctorum hadn’t been taken to shoot at this 15th century temple.
Shooting had commenced a few days ago in various sites at Hampi and Chan was very much in evidence in the local press in Karnataka. News of the star helping in clean up at the historical sites at Hampi and articles on the world wide popular actor have been appearing the Bangalore papers recently.
Scenes have been reportedly shot at the Vijaya Vittala Temple complex, near Pampa Sarovar at Anegundi and on the other side of the Tungabhadra. The film unit could however go ahead with shooting near other monuments for which permissions had been obtained from the concerned departments.
Reports say that the film unit has been visitor unfriendly with people being forced to use different paths than the one used by Jackie Chan to reach the shooting venue where press persons and photographers were not allowed to take photos.
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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.
