GECs
IndiaCast partners Sky to launch Colors in New Zealand
MUMBAI: In a bid to further strengthen its footprint, IndiaCast has partnered with Sky to launch Viacom18’s Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) Colors in New Zealand.
Starting 9 February, 2016, Colors will be available in New Zealand as part of Sky’s foreign language subscription channel line-up.
Colors CEO Raj Nayak said, “At Colors, it has been our constant endeavour to present viewers with path-breaking content across the globe, which has fortified our position as a game changer in the television industry. As the channel launches on Sky in New Zealand, it strengthens our belief that our programming line-up provides not only Indian viewers but also international audiences with entertainment avenues in sync with their sensibilities and preferences.”
IndiaCast group CEO Anuj Gandhi added, “IndiaCast has been at the forefront of bringing Indian viewers spread across the world one step closer to home and Indian culture, by bringing them the best of Indian content. Our association with Sky enables us to reach out and further strengthen our footprint with content that engages and entertains.”
Sky director of content strategy Megan King said, “At Sky, we’re always evolving to provide our customers with a world class entertainment experience. Colors offers superb Hindi entertainment content and its inclusion in our foreign language channel line-up helps bring this culture closer to home here in New Zealand.”
IndiaCast will be cross-promoting the inclusion of its new feed extensively across its network brands, on–air and online to create awareness about Colors’ availability on Sky in New Zealand.
GECs
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.
