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MTV woos international music lovers
MUMBAI: MTV has churned out five music programmes for international music lovers to feast on: MTV Imported, MTV Live, MTV Hoopla, MTV Alert and MTV Graveyard Shift in Rock.
“MTV is and will remain the first, the best and the only choice for the hottest music. You don’t need a visa to check out the newest international artistes, videos and albums, just tune in to MTV and enjoy,” claims director programming & TAR Ashish Patil.
The daily show MTV Imported features the hottest international video pick of the week. In addition, every Saturday from 10.30 to midnight, viewers can get their unlimited fix of the top of the chart international videos and international pop icons.
MTV Live presents the best live performances, concerts and sessions of your favourite bands every Sunday from 10.30 to midnight. This week MTV Live has Travis.
MTV Hoopla is aired on Fridays at 10 pm and Tuesday at 3.00 pm. The show has hip-hop stars and NBA players giving the lowdown on the latest hip hop videos, fashion do’s and don’ts, telling you how to rap and shoot hoops the way they do.
MTV Alert uncovers fresh and exciting sounds, directions and styles in music. Different music genres are mixed and mashed to derive really innovative sounds. This daily five-minute music segment culminates into a monthly 30-minute special programme.
MTV Graveyard Shift in Rock presents the best in rock music. Every Friday from 11.00 pm to 12.30 am, the show covers the classical rock favourites to the more contemporary Linkin Park and more.
Those who yearn for something different from the routine Bollywood dhak dhak numbers, should be wearing broad smiles now!
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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.
