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Reality TV launches in Sri Lanka, Japan
MUMBAI: Reality TV is expanding its reach in Asia. Zone Vision Networks, which owns and operates the channel, has signed an agreement with CBNSat to launch Reality TV in Sri Lanka.
The channel is among those being offered in the basic digital channel package. The DTH platform had launched earlier this month.
Zone Vision Networks chairman and president Chris Wronski said, “South Asia has been a good market for us and we are particularly delighted to be able to add Sri Lanka to our rapidly growing list of Reality TV territories around the world. CBNSat is well positioned to become the leading DTH provider in the area so we couldnt have chosen a better distribution partner for the channel.
Meanwhile Reality TV has also launched in Japan on the digital cable platform J-Com. Reality TV Japan is a co-venture between Zone Vision and Jupiter Programming. Wronski said, “Following our co-venture agreement with Jupiter and upcoming launch on Sky Perfect, we are especially pleased to have completed this deal with J-Com.
“Together, these deals provide us with extensive distribution in the Japanese market and the opportunity to be the first and only 24-hour channel offering reality programming.
J-Com will carry Reality TV Japan in its digital basic package. J-Coms digital TV service rolled out in April of last year and currently offers 42 channels. The rapidly growing platform has 300,000 subscribers and is projected to increase that figure to 550,000 by years end.
In India Reality TV is distributed by Zee Turner. Reality TV was first launched in Europe in late 1999 and has gained distribution in more than 125 territories in just five years. Reality TV is now broadcast in 18 different languages and claims to be available to over 134 million subscribers.
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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.
