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The Epic Channel partners social networking app QuizUp
MUMBAI: The Epic Channel has joined hands with the social networking app, QuizUp to provide a common ground for the channel’s audience as well as the app users to create an entertaining experience.
The Epic Channel collection on the app allows for innovative engagement with shows such as Stories by Rabindranath Tagore, Jaane Pehchaane and Mid-Wicket Tales. These three shows are currently featured in this section as independent topics. Each of the topics has innovative questions based on the show content besides other relevant aspects.
The Epic Channel founder and managing director Mahesh Samat said, “We are excited about our new collaboration with the popular trivia app, QuizUp. We are the first Indian brand to have its own collection on the app. The channel is always looking for innovative ways to engage audiences. QuizUp is a leading platform to provide engagement and we could not be happier to be associated with them.”
QuizUp CEO Thor Fridriksson added, “We are delighted to be partnering with Epic, which has a unique bouquet of offerings. Our collaboration around custom made topics for their leading shows would surely be loved by their viewers and our loyal fan base. QuizUp has been on a mission to connect users globally through common interests, and the channel’s offerings around unique interests create a great synergy.”
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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.
