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Star hopes to trample competition with Hindi dinosaurs
MUMBAI: Now watch dinosaurs roar in Hindi. Star Plus will air the dubbed version of Jurassic Park on 27 April at 7 pm.
Through the film the broadcaster ran circles around the competition last year. The film garnered a TVR of 3.75. The sequel The Lost World also fared well with a TVR of 3.73.
This marks the first time a Steven Spielberg film is being premiered in Hindi. This is holiday season and the channel is no doubt looking to maintain its stranglehold over the children’s segment. Emediaplan Plan put out TAM data for the top 25 children’s programmes for the week starting 30 March for all cable and satellite homes 4+.
Star Plus took the top 13 slots courtesy Shakalaka Boom Boom and Son Pari. . Even more revealing is the fact that Cartoon Network does not find a place.
Coming back, the promotional activity centres around ads in the major print publications. There will also be spots on the broadcaster’s FM station Radio City. Local cable networks such as INMumbai have also been roped in. As far as dubbing, the two sequels of Jurassic Park were concerned a Star spokesperson said that at present they were only focussing on the original.
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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.
