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Life OK promotes ‘Mahakumbh’ at Times Square, New York
MUMBAI: After launching a 360 degree campaign to promote its mytho-thriller offering Mahakumbh- Ek Rahasya, Ek Kahani, Life OK has set its foot on a global platform to generate buzz about the show. The channel has gone a step ahead to attract its viewers in The United States of America by showcasing Mahakumbh promos at Times Square, New York and few other parts of Manhattan.
With this initiative, Mahakumbh has become the first ever Indian show to be promoted on Times Square billboards, claims the channel.
The overseas campaign was executed with the support of 21st Century Fox, owned by the Star Network. Speaking about the initiative, Life OK spokesperson said, “Considering the storyline of the show, which has a lot of references to an international conspiracy related to Mahakumbh, it was important for us to grab attention of our loyal and potential overseas audiences. The promo was strategically screened on Times Square in order to reach out to the masses in one go.”
The show is a contemporary mytho thriller that revolves around the journey of the enigmatic Rudra (played by Gautam Rode) who is hit by a life changing catastrophe while in the Kumbh Mela. The show features Gautam Rode, Seema Biswas, Payal Rajput, Manish Wadhwa, Robin Das, Ketki Dave and child actor Siddharth Nigam playing pivotal roles and is produced by Arvind Babbal productions.
Mahakumbh- Ek Rahasya, Ek Kahani airs Monday to Friday, 8pm on Life OK.
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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.
