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Sony Mix now on Thailand’s Scan International
MUMBAI: Multi Screen Media (MSM) network has partnered with Scan International Company for the launch of Sony Mix on its SMATV platform in Thailand.
The platform already carries Sony TV, Sony Max and Sab.
MSM (Singapore) SVP and GM Rajveer Singh said, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Scan, Thailand’s primary provider of Indian content to bring Sony Mix to South Asian audiences.
It is no secret that Sony Mix has rapidly risen to the top of the charts and is India’s number 1 Music channel. I am confident that Sony Mix’s thematic content and Bollywood music hits will make it a “must watch “channel”.
“Scan International is proud to deepen our relationship with MSM as we now bring India’s number one music channel Sony Mix to Thailand. SET, Sony Max and Sab have not just been pioneers on our platform but have gained tremendous popularity due to path breaking shows that resonate with our subscribers. The gap that existed in the market without a single dedicated Hindi Music channel has now been filled by Sony Mix”, said Scan MD Raj Kumar Manchanda.
Scan International, established in 1998 in Bangkok, is a SMATV platform in Thailand delivering quality entertainment mainly to Thais of Indian origins and a large number of diverse Indian expatriate communities who reside in the cities.
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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.
