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Moving Picture signs co-production agreement of Dutch film
MUMBAI: Moving Picture Company India Ltd has has signed an agreement with NL Films, Netherlands for producing a Dutch feature film titled Zoop in India.
The total outlay of production in India would be approximately Rs 28 million.
Zoop is a popular Dutch TV-series for youngsters (aged 6 to 14). The third season is shown on TV and last summer the first Zoop feature film, Zoop in Africa, played in the national theatres. Keeping in mind the success of the film, NL Film Productions has decided to make a sequel: Zoop in India.
The company has obtained necessary shoot permissions from the ministry of information and broadcasting and a permission from the ministry of environment is awaited for the same. The film is expected to be shot during February to March in Maharashtra and Kerala.
Moving Picture has recently produced corporate films for IFFCO, IFFDC, Satyam Computers and Nestle. The corporate film produced for IFFCO has won the first prize for the best corporate film in public relations national awards at international PR Festival.
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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.
