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Vh1 takes rock band Pentagram to Glastonbury festival
MUMBAI: Vh1, the lifestyle international music channel, is sponsoring the rock band Pentagram to perform at the Glastonburg Festival in UK.
The band will perform on 25 June.
Glastonbury Festival, an annual three-day revelry of music and life, is regarded as the worlds biggest festival of performing arts, in a statement issued by Vh1.
The only band from India at the festival, Pentagram will perform alongside some of the worlds hottest acts – Coldplay, Garbage, White Stripes, Fatboy Slim, Chemical Brothers, Stereo MC and Tori Amos.
Pentagram, who had earlier performed at the Sundance Music Festival in Estonia, has also displayed its talent in various youth festivals across the world. But it will be the first time that the troupe will be performing at Glastonbury, a congregation of talented artists from the world over, informs the release.
Vh1 India general manager Keertan Adyanthaya adds, “We are very proud to have an Indian rock band performing at one of the biggest music festivals in the world. India has a plethora of international music talent.
“Unfortunately, there has neither been a serious avenue nor a true attempt to promote such artistes. With this, Vh 1 has put India back on the map of international rock music. This is just the beginning! Vh1 will take many more such initiatives to popularise Indian rock in India as well as internationally.”
Vishal, lead vocalist of Pentagram, is elated. This is a big thing for Indian rock. Glastonbury is one of the worlds largest music festivals, and to play alongside some of the big names in rock music, is a dream come true. I thank Vh1 for having provided us this wonderful opportunity.
Pentagrams other band members include Shiraz (drums), Papal (bass) and Randolph (guitars). The foursome will fly off to the UK shortly.
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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.
