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Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM enters ‘Limca Book of Records’
MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM has entered the Limca Book of Records with its radio film Kuch Kuch Sunta Hai. Earlier this year the radio station had shot the first radio film in Delhi.
The radio jockeys played the lead roles in the movie that was aired simultaneously from 6 to 7 pm on Bumper2Bumper to support the Archaeological Survey of India’s stand that shooting films with artificial light harms historical monuments, asserts an official release.
This initiative by the radio station will also feature in the 2007 edition of Limca Book of Records.
Radio Mirchi vice president marketing Kaushik Ghosh said, “We wish to thank the Limca Book of Records for recognising the good work and initiatives undertaken by Radio Mirchi. As an industry leader, we will continue to lead from the front with entertaining and innovative programmes for our listeners.”
Kuch Kuch Sunta Hai is a romantic comedy audio movie. This was followed by another radio film titled Bijli ki Khoj enacted on the streets of Delhi with Radio Mirchi RJs and the listeners playing lead roles.
The film was shot with the objective of addressing Delhi’s electricity crisis and raising a voice with the concerned authorities, on behalf of the masses, adds the release.
Radio Mirchi is a radio network and is owned by Entertainment Network ( India ) Limited (ENIL). At present Radio Mirchi is operational in 10 cities i.e. Mumbai ,Delhi , Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Indore, Ahmedabad and Pune.
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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.
