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Zee Kannada hosts auditions from home for ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs’ & ‘Drama Juniors’
MUMBAI: Zee Kannada is keen to provide opportunities for musical talent from different parts of the State by hosting auditions for the new seasons of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Drama Juniors from the homes of eager participants.
The auditions for the marquee singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs Season 18 and Drama Juniors Season 4 began starting from 12 April 2020 and goes on until the lockdown ends.
The all-new seasons seek to continue bringing the 50 of the finest young talents for each show across the State and help them grow on the stem of their musical and acting abilities and scale their fullest potentials through 3 rounds via WhatsApp.
For audition at Li’l Champion between 4-15 years viewers can record the video of their singing and share a 1-2-minute video in MP4 format on WhatsApp number – 9513134434.
The Drama Juniors who trooped in flamboyantly and won viewers heart with their performance last season is open for auditions for kids between 4-15 years. The viewers can send the video of 1-2 minute in MP4 format to 9538066602 from their WhatsApp number.
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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.
