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Stay at home and ‘Stay Amazed’ with Sony PIX
MUMBAI: This summer, Sony PIX has got the viewers covered with an exciting line-up to drive away everyday blues. The ‘Stay at Home’ and ‘Stay Amazed’ line-up involves the biggest Hollywood blockbusters and franchises, many hunky actors and extraordinary actresses, family viewing mornings and Mega PIXathons, language option for a lot of audience’s favorite movies and twice the fun with Friday Night’s ‘Twice is Nice’ property.
Starting with ‘Mind It!’, the multi-lingual property is back to entertain the viewers in a language of their choice. Viewers can now choose between English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu for the movies airing on Sony PIX, every night at 9. Another addition to drive away the morning blues is ‘Family Viewing Mornings’. Starting 24 April at 10:30am, jump out of bed to tune-in to light-hearted, fun movies like Secret Life of Pets, Despicable Me, The Grinch and more to start your day on a happy note.
Next off, starting 25 April, 12:30pm onwards, viewers will get to spend their afternoons binging on the biggest franchises like The Mummy, Jurassic, Fast & Furious, The Hulk, Harry Potter and more with ‘Mega PIXathon’. Last but not the least, why settle for one, when you can watch Skyscraper along with Journey 2, The Conjuring along with Conjuring 2 and Jurassic World along with Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Starting 8 May, expect a double dose of everything – your favorite actors, directors, franchises and genres – with Friday Night’s ‘Twice is Nice’.
Sony Pictures Networks India business head, English cluster, Tushar Shah said: “With approx. 500 top-rated blockbuster titles including the biggest franchises, there’s something exciting for everyone, through the day. Stay at home and ‘Stay Amazed’, as we continue to offer a wholesome Hollywood experience to drive away the blues.”
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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.
