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Parmeet Sethi nominated for best actor by the Israeli Film Academy
MUMBAI: Art knows no boundaries. Contrary to the rules of the academy which awards only Israeli talent, Parmeet Sethi (of Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin fame) has been nominated in the best actor category for Israeli Film Academy awards for his pivotal role in the Israeli film Sof Haolam Shmola (At the End of the World and Left).
Sethi’s name has been recommended by the producer of the film Dudi Zilber.
The film deals with interactions between new immigrants from India and Morocco, placed in a development township. Sethi plays an Indian Jew who goes to Israel dreaming about a very rosy future but meets with lots of hardships, before he eventually settles down.
When contacted last evening, Sethi had just received the news and said he was thrilled to be a part of the nomination list. “I hope I get the award. I am keeping my fingers crossed.”
Twenty-three films have entered the competition so far and some 700 members of the Academy will shortlist the nominations in 13 different categories for the 27 September award ceremony. In case of not being able to make it to the grand finale. “I can’t say anything at the moment. My television and film assignments bind me here. Let’s see how I am placed on D-day,” Sethi added.
Currently, Sethi is doing Sony Entertainment Television’s ‘Jassi…’, Sahara Manoranjan’s Ruby Duby Hub Dub and films like the English-Punjabi bilingual Political Asylum (with Juhi Chawla and Gurdas Mann) and (late) Bunty Soorma’s incomplete film Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai’, which is now being completed by Vikram Bhatt.
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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.
