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Mattel launches Barbie as Rapunzel Wedding Doll
MUMBAI: Mattel Toys, the maker of toy brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price is launching the ravishing Barbie as Rapunzel Wedding Doll.
Barbie as Rapunzel symbolizes love and sincerity and shows that truth and imagination can change the world. Not only does the movie mesmerise little girls, with an exciting range of product, for the first time ever, Barbie as the Princess bride brings alive the happy ending.
Excited at the launch of the Barbie as Rapunzel Mattel Toys (I) Pvt. Ltd. marketing director Nanette D’Sa said, “The Rapunzel that we all know was locked up in a castle and had to wait for her Prince to come and save her. However, Barbie as Rapunzel actually uses her imagination to paint out her own future, and creates the world that she wants to live in.
“Barbie as Rapunzel believes in her imagination, in creativity and in truth and these are values which we believe should be instilled in every young girl. What really delights all mothers about Barbie as Rapunzel, is the fact that Barbie as Rapunzel allows them to live their imagination, sticks to her beliefs and together she and her Prince save their kingdom. All mothers find it really important that girls believe that they can make a difference.”
This range from Barbie has been dressed as a beautiful princess bride where she wears a long shimmery flowing gown – a crown that lights-up adding more magic to the mesmerising doll.
A special gift for the girls has been desgined, a tiara with a veil, so that the girls can play out Barbie as Rapunzels’ wedding again and again!
Apart from Barbie, this range also includes the Kelly Doll assortment where there are three really adorable Kelly dolls. These Kelly Dolls also have the longest hair ever and are a perfect compliment to princess bride, Barbie as Rapunzel on her big Wedding Day.
This range also has a Barbie as Rapunzel Styling Head which lets girls style Barbie’s long hair with lots of accessories, again and again, thus unleashing their creativity.
These dolls, priced at Rs.249 for Kelly and Rs.799 for Barbie as Rapunzel doll and the Styling Head are available at all leading stores in the country.
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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.
