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Sony Pictures Networks India highlights sustainability efforts through a social media post
Mumbai: On the occasion of World Environment Day, Sony Pictures Networks India has taken the opportunity to highlight the significance of sustainability efforts in the M&E space through a social media post.
Here’s a glimpse of SPNI’s eco-action undertaken for an upcoming show being filmed at the locales of Manali, where SPNI partnered with Pradeep Sangwan and his team at Healing Himalayas to reduce their footprint by segregating waste and reducing food wastage. For this shoot, the crew was successful in diverting over 1350 kgs of waste from landfills and the usage of over 10,000 plastic bottles was mitigated. The initiative also got on-board artists including Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah among others to share their sentiments on the media and entertainment industry’s step towards Zero Waste Production.
With a goal to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill, SPNI has implemented a comprehensive waste management approach for both the organisation as well as its content production teams. In Mumbai, SPNI is associated with G.A.M.E (Greening Advertising Media Entertainment) as the sustainability consulting partner, as part of the initiative for the various shows filmed in the city.
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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.
