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Zee Cinema targets the youth with interactive property ‘Klub’
MUMBAI: Zee Cinema has announced the launch of its youth block Klub. Apart from telecasting youth-oriented movies, the segment will also be driving various interactive features for the channel’s target audience.
The property has been slated for the evening time band from Monday to Friday at 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm, starting 25 September.
Speaking on the launch, Zee Cinema business head Bharat Ranga said, “With the launch of Klub, the channel aims to strike a direct chord with the youth. To keep our audience engaged we are launching a lot of interactive features on Klub. We are optimistic that Klub will add to the movie viewing experience of Zee Cinema for the viewers.”
Interactivity on Klub will include the following:
Sms ASTRO & your star sign to 7575 – daily predictions will be displayed.
Sms LOVE, your name & your mates name to 7575 for love analysis.
Star Match: Match your compatibility with your favourite Bollywood Stars
One can provide their date of birth along with the name of any star & the service can be promoted for specific stars at different times/days.
Celebrity Forecast: Get updates on your favourite celebrity’s future forecast and whom you share your birthday with.
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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.
