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PromaxBDA India is slated to take place on 11 and 12 May
MUMBAI: PromaxBDA, has announced the 13th edition of annual conference PromaxBDA India 2016. Amongst the speakers for the conference are Lee Hunt LLC founder of Lee Hunt and former HBO EVP of marketing creative Chris Spenser. PromaxBDA India 2016 is slated to take place on 11 and 12 May 2016 at the Indian School of Design and Innovation and The Westin, Mumbai. PromaxBDA is encouraging marketing professionals to send in their best work, which will stand a chance of being recognized at the PromaxBDA awards. 11 March is the last date for submission of entries for the PromaxBDA awards.
PromaxBDA India 2016 will stick to last year’s format, beginning with its workshop styled Boot Camp on day one followed by an inspiring Master class session with world-class marketing experts on day two. PromaxBDA Boot Camps will bring in the latest creative techniques in promotion-creation, while the Masterclass sessions are tailored to create a local and global overlook for senior-level producers, executives, leaders and decision?makers.
Commenting on this year’s conference, PromaxBDA India country head Rajika Mittra said, “We are thrilled to announce the 13 edition of PromaxBDA India. After launching a fresh new format last year which received an overwhelming response, we have decided to stick with our Boot Camp and Master Class sessions for this edition of the conference as well, which will be spread over two days. Moreover, we are extremely excited to have on-board two world-renowned marketing experts, Lee Hunt and Chris Spenser as the key-note speakers for this edition of the conference. We are hoping for a bigger and better response to the conference this year.”
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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.
