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GoQuest’s co-production in Indonesia narrates common social theme
MUMBAI: Art unites countries. GoQuest Productions has entered into a production pact for a new television drama series in the Bahasa ‘Malaikat Kecil Dari India’ with Indonesia’s leading General Entertainment TV channel ANTV. GoQuest Productions is a venture of GoQuest Media Ventures – an Indian multi-platform for content distribution, syndication and production.
The series (Little Angels from India), which has already gone on air on ANTV, is GoQuest’s maiden venture in GEC production space with its long-time content syndication partner ANTV in Indonesia.
Vivek Lath, Managing Director, GoQuest Media said, “GoQuest Media found in ANTV just the right partner to venture into production of TV series, building upon its forte in content syndication and distribution. This Indonesian TV series is a blend of popular TV artistes from India and Indonesia and has a theme which cuts across the social milieu of these two countries. I am sure ANTV, through this show, will be able to attract and expand its viewership significantly and fortify its leading position in the entertainment space,”
Jaspinder Kang, who is a partner in GoQuest Productions, stated that the TV soap on ANTV is a 40-episode daily drama series which has Indian TV artistes such as Bhavesh Bhalchandani and Harshita Ojha, lead child Artistes from Veera, Ruhana Khanna, lead child artiste from Ganga, and Vaishali Thakkar, popular TV actress from Uttaran.
Otis Hahijary, managing director, ANTV, stated, “ANTV is committed to bring quality new-age multi-cultural shows to its viewers. Our distinct offerings which has a slew of shows from Turkey and India as part of our offering have enthralled our viewers. The tie-up with GoQuest to launch “Malaikat Kecil” which talks about how three kids who get separated from their mother in India get eventually reunited in Indonesia.”
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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.
