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Jackie Chan to star in a Chinese television series
MUMBAI: Action star Jackie Chan is now going to star in a television series, which has been titled Silver Times. Apart from Chan, the series will also star other big stars from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
According to a media report, Silver Times is a youth drama set at the Beijing Film Academy, which regales stories on the college’s acting department. Noted film stars and directors who have graduated from the Beijing Film Academy are also expected to be included in the lineup. One of them is Zhao Wei, who played the character Little Swallow in the movie Pearl Princess. Apart from her; actress-director Xu Jinglei and acclaimed filmmaker Feng Xiaogang will also feature in the series.
The main lead in Silver Times will be played by South Korean singer Jang Na.
On home ground; Chan has recently been roped in by Bajaj Auto for their new bike – Discover, as its new brand ambassador. Chan will soon be seen in the brand’s ad campaigns. The company roped in the action star because of his popularity in Asia. The new bike will be launched in a few week’s time.
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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.
