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Imaginasian TV to premiere ‘Comedy Zen II’ on 10 November
MUMBAI: ImaginAsian TV has announced that it will premiere the second season of its original comedy series, Comedy Zen on 10 November 2006 at 9 pm.
Comedy Zen’s second season-taped at David Henry Hwang Theater-will consist of six new half-hour episodes and a dynamic lineup of Asian America’s wittiest comics, asserts an official release.
Headed by returning host, Joey Guila (P-Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy, Takeout Comedy Tour 2004), Comedy Zen II showcases two comedians in each episode and highlights their unique styles ranging from playful irony to irreverent life observations.
ImaginAsian TV SVP programming and production David Chu said, “The first season of Comedy Zen received a positive response from our many viewers, especially from those who have long clamored to see talented Asian American comedians brought to the limelight. We’re very excited to air this second season, which we think is even hipper, funnier, and more sharp-witted than our first season.”
Airing weekly, the second season features many new as well as returning comedians. This season’s lineup of stand-up comics includes Nigel Lawrence (Comedy now, Vancouver comedy festival), Kevin Shea (Kims of comedy), Mark Saldana (NBC’s last comic standing), and Bobby Miyamoto (Comedy central’s premium blend), added the release.
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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.
