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Yashraj Films, Red FM get naughty with Neal’n’Nikki
MUMBAI: Red FM has entered into an exclusive alliance with Yashraj Films for their upcoming release Neal ‘n’ Nikki.
Red FM 93.5 turns naughty with Neal ‘N’ Nikki for 21 days, with exclusive programming, exclusive meet and greet with the stars Uday and Tanisha, Neal and Nikki makeovers, tickets, CDs and a treasure hunt called Smarty Pants.
Keeping in with the film’s theme of being young and naughty, the 21-day special on air promotions will culminate in an on-ground treasure hunt called Smarty Pants hunt on 10 December. The theme of the ‘naughty’ treasure hunt is based on the character ‘Neal’ of the film.
Like Neal, the main lead of the film, RJs Jose, Sachin and Vineet have been having a little fun with the babes around town and have lost pieces of clothing behind. Now the city needs to help them get their clothes back. Five couples need to crack 20 clues taking them from location to location till they reach the 21st location where the clothes are and get them to Smarty Pants in the Red FM studio.
On 10 December, Uday Chopra and Tanisha will be live in Red FM studio (Mumbai) for two hours.
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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.
