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The Zoom Studios to premiere ‘Happily Ever After’ on 01 February
MUMBAI: Closing 2019 on a high note with its originals transcending reviews from the critics and masses alike, The Zoom Studios kickstarts the New Year with its sixth original, ‘Happily Ever After’, a slice of life series that explores the reality of modern day wedding goals. Firmly positioning itself as a leading content house, The Zoom Studios with its five originals registered a viewership of over 120 million on its YouTube Channel.
The last offering from the content house, The Holiday, alone clocked a viewership of more than 45 million on YouTube and created a sensation on digital media with its loyal fan base. Continuing with its promise to offer relatable stories that are brought to life with strong narratives and power packed performances, The Zoom Studios’ upcoming show, ‘Happily Ever After’ will premiere on 01 February at 7 PM on The Zoom Studios YouTube channel and Zoom.
‘Happily Ever After’ captures the essence of a modern millennial relationship and brings to light the hitches and glitches the millennial couple – Roneet Bagchi and Avani Mehndiratta faces as they strive to achieve their dream wedding. Determined to host the biggest wedding, Avani and Roneet struggle to pull off their grand wedding with their limited savings. Resorting to their ‘jugaad’ ideas to tackle each impediment, Avani and Roneet are in for a roller coaster ride as the show unfolds.
The show marks the web debut of acclaimed director, Navjot Gulati and brings together digital powerhouse talents, Naveen Kasturia (Roneet Bagchi) and Harshita Gaur (Avani Mehndiratta) to play the lead roles. Shot in the picturesque locations of Rajasthan, the show presents an ensemble cast of 54 actors from the small screen, coming together for the first time on an OTT original. Shivankit Parihar, Shruti Das, Gurpreet Saini, Shabnam Vadhera, Rajiv Khanna amongst others will be seen playing key characters in this situational drama-comedy.
Times Network COO and executive president Jagdish Mulchandani said, “In a short span, The Zoom Studios has strongly built itself in delivering real, conversational and engaging narratives that have successfully resonated with our viewers. Continuing with our promise to bring forth strong narratives, ‘Happily Ever After’, is a refreshing take on modern day wedding goals and attempts to focus on the real happiness, which is devoid of a price tag. We are excited and thrilled to present our new show and I am confident that the show will reiterate the success of our previous shows”.
Watch ‘Happily Ever After’ co-presented by Ponds and Digital Loans partner: SBI on 01 February 2020 at 7 PM on The Zoom Studios YouTube Channel and Zoom.
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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.
