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Sony BBC Earth launches anthology ‘The Wild Affair’
Mumbai: Sony BBC Earth has launched a special anthology titled ‘The Wild Affair’. The anthology is airing ‘The Mating Game’, ‘Nature’s Greatest Dancers’, and ‘The Perfect Planet’ captivating the viewers with heart-warming and dramatic animal love stories.
In five different ecosystems on six continents, ‘The Mating Game’ investigates the various, interesting, and downright odd methods that various animals employ to locate a partner. It gives a complete inside look at what it takes to win in the animal mating game. Viewers will learn how some animals like dancing and perform deftly timed moves to entice possible partners in ‘Nature’s Greatest Dancers’. The scientific explanation for these animals’ meticulously coordinated movements, from the gorgeous birds of paradise strutting their business to the ballet-dancing lemurs, is revealed in this delightful and amusing series. ‘Planet Earth II’ takes viewers on a journey to the four corners of the world to learn about the extraordinary forces that create life in each of these famous locations and the amazing ways that creatures have evolved to survive in the most remote areas of the planet.
Apart from the Valentine’s Day anthology – ‘The Wild Affair’, the channel is premiering ‘Ancient Invisible Cities’ and ‘Rick Stein’s Secret France’ in February. In Ancient Invisible Cities, historians and archaeologists explore some of the world’s oldest cities at great depths in search of secret chambers and artifacts. Whereas Rick Stein’s Secret France will take viewers on a specially curated culinary journey. To learn more about the renowned Byzantine Empire’s little-known history and cuisine and to experience the special food menu, Rick Stein embarks on a fascinating tour through Italy, Croatia, Albania, Greece and Turkey.
The month of February will undoubtedly pique viewers’ interest in learning more about the endearing ways that animals express their affection as well as their desire for delectable French delicacies.
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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.
