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Nish Hair lands investment on Shark Tank India
Mumbai: Nish Hair, a homegrown hair extension brand Nish Hair by Parul Gulati, has experienced growth over the last five years in the market. Recently, the brand was featured on Shark Tank India, where founder Gulati showcased a range of hair extension products to the panel of sharks, including hair toppers with different bases, side bangs, full-head wigs, and more. The sharks were impressed with the quality of the products and the potential of the brand, with three sharks giving their offer to invest in Nish Hair.
Gulati founded Nish Hair with a vision to create a brand that caters to women of all hair types and backgrounds, with products that are hand-selected, stitched to perfection, and long-lasting. With a revenue of 6.7 crores last year, Nish Hair is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, empowering women to feel confident and beautiful. Hair extensions are not just for beautification purposes; they also play a crucial role in helping women who suffer from hair loss, thinning hair, alopecia, restricted growth, damaged hair, or are simply looking for a change in style. Nish Hair caters to all women’s needs, including cancer patients and those with severe hair issues.
Gulati expressed her excitement about receiving the fund and shared, “Being on Shark Tank has been one of my life’s top three moments. I always dreamed of pitching my ideas to the sharks and when the opportunity came, I jumped at it. I followed my gut and went with Amit Jain’s offer, which was the most appealing and I have immense respect for him. With the funds and learnings from the show, I aim to make Nish Hair more accessible, expand our product line to cater to men, and reach our goal of normalizing hair loss globally.”
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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.
