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Hits Now launches on Indonesian platform Indihome
Mumbai: Rewind Networks has announced the launch of Hits Now on IndiHome. This is Telkom Indonesia’s fixed broadband service delivering internet, telephone and video entertainment.
Hits Now is set to debut on February 6. It will deliver around the clock access to p shows that are airing in the US today. With its up to date content, Hits Now will aim to cater to a diverse audience seeking top quality entertainment, with genres ranging from reality and talent shows, dramas, comedies, to game shows and entertainment news. The channel will be available for the viewers on Indihome TV and IndiHome TV OTT handpicked for Asian audiences and will advance into other markets in the coming months.
Rewind Networks CEO Avi Himatsinghani said, ‘It is with great pleasure that we introduce HITS NOW on IndiHome, providing our subscribers with access to the latest and most popular US television programme. Hits Now offers an opportunity for viewers to experience the most coveted shows that are currently being aired in the US. At Rewind Networks, we have established a reputation for delivering exceptional entertainment through our channels Hits and Hits Movies. With the addition of Hits Now, we are confident that we can provide an unparalleled lineup of highly rated and in-demand programmes that won’t be available elsewhere. We are certain that Hits Now will soon become the premier destination for family entertainment in Indonesia and will keep them engaged and entertained.”
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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.
