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Reality TV renews distribution deal with ADD
MUMBAI: Zone Vision has renewed its distribution agreement for its Reality TV channel with Arab Digital Distribution (ADD).
Under the terms of the agreement, Reality TV will be carried on the DTH platform for an additional five years. The announcement of the same was made today by Zone Vision senior vice-president, group sales and marketing Mark David.
“This is a significant deal for Zone Vision we are delighted that we have renewed our partnership,” said David. “ADD has seen steady subscriber growth, enhanced further by their repackaged channel offerings. Now, we are well poised to further brand our channel in the region and contribute to that growth.”
“We are pleased to extend our relationship with Reality TV, the region’s only 24-hour Reality Television channel. And we are confident that this association will enhance our subscriber growth and reaffirm our commitment to providing premium international entertainment to our subscribers,” said Arab Digital Distribution executive vice-president Vinod D’Mello.
Reality TV is available in the Al Awael World, FirstNet and Pehla bouquets of channels offered by ADD.
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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.
