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SPN India adds Happy India HD pack to its bouquet
MUMBAI: Three months into the new TRAI tariff order regime and Sony Pictures Network has a plan to woo consumers. The broadcaster in its RIO mentioned a new ’Happy India HD’ pack.
The pack costs Rs 70, which includes channels such as SET HD, Sab HD, Pal, Max HD, Max 2, Sony Wah, Mix, Sony Yay, Sony Aath, Sony Marathi, Sony BBC Earth HD and Ten 3 HD.
Apart from that, the broadcaster also has Happy India South, Platinum HD, Bangla Platinum HD bouquet and among others and these packs are rated for Rs 25, Rs 93, Rs 90, Rs 90 and Rs 90 respectively.
SPN had also launched the campaign, #RishtaPakkaSamjho that featured the Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. The intent of this campaign, which was rolled out in phases, was to empower consumers with knowledge about various pricing options to choose from so that they can make an informed choice about which Sony channels they want to watch.
SPN chief revenue officer distribution and head — sports Rajesh Kaul said, "The 45-seconder TV spot talks to the Sony Network viewers, urging them to choose from SPN's 'Happy India' pack, wherein the channel bouquets are simply packaged to allow the consumer to choose the best channel combinations (across genres) at the lowest possible price points. Our content has always brought joy to people and so will our 'Happy India' pack."
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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.
