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‘Friends’ on top at AOL’s TV awards
MUMBAI: It may have ended several months ago after a successful ten- year run but the sitcom Friends continues to win accolades.
Online television destination AOL Television has announced the winners of the 2004 TV’s top five Viewer Awards
The fan favourite was clearly Friends. It grabbed the most awards, including Best Farewell Moment, Revlon’s Sexiest Kiss and Funniest Moment. The farewell moment saw the friends turn in their keys. It beat out Frasier saying good night to Seattle
Since the nominees were announced in July by American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, more than 3.6 million votes were cast on AOL for the best television moments from last season. In fact, Paula was competing in the kiss category for Fox’s reality show.
The best talk show moment went to Live with Regis and Kelly. Here Regis let Kelly’s baby take a fall. Fans preferred it to California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger governing Jay Leno on NBC’s Tonight Show.. NBC’s hospital drama ER had a moment that surprised viewers the most. A helicopter crashed into Dr. Romano. In India the show airs on Zee English.
In the reality genre CBS’ Survivor came out on top.
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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.
