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PokerBaazi becomes the co-powered by sponsor of ‘Shark Tank India Season 2’
Mumbai: Sony LIV India has partnered with PokerBaazi to become the official co-powered by sponsor of Shark Tank India Season 2. This partnership will enhance PokerBaazi‘s leadership in growing skill-based sports in India.
PokerBaazi is also celebrating the Shark Tank season on social media with several unique social media initiatives, like #PokerTank, which is being led by PokerBaazi team pro – Abhishek Goindi and Muskan Sethi. #PokerTank will be an edutainment series across social media platforms of PokerBaazi showcasing similarities between concepts of poker and decision making in entrepreneurial life, helping the masses to resonate with Poker beyond the technicalities of the sport.
Speaking about the partnership, Baazi Games founder and chief executive officer Navkiran Singh said, “We believe that the alignment of what defines poker as a skill-based sport cannot have an association better than Shark Tank India. In life and in entrepreneurship, you need to keep making the right decisions over time, and Shark Tank is one such medium that reflects the same ideology, which is why we chose to officially associate with the property.”
He also added, “We want to thank the entire team of Sony LIV, who have brought a larger-than-life concept to life and showcased that anything is possible if we have a dream with the right set of skills and want to pursue it wholeheartedly.”
Sony LIV head ad sales revenue Ranjana Mangla said, “We are pleased to associate with PokerBaazi. Sony LIV focuses on novel approaches for each of its partners to create synergies between the brand and its target audience. The show provides a highly credible environment for marketers to tell their brand stories, drive focused and clutter-breaking advertising for both emerging and established brands.”
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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.
