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Zee Keralam engages audience with a variety of content during lockdown
MUMBAI: Zee Keralam, the fastest growing general entertainment channel in Malayalam, is introducing a variety of content to engage their audience confined to their homes due to the national lockdown.
Zee Keralam took to its social media handle to do daily Facebook Lives of its fiction stars, SaReGaMaPa Keralam finalists and non-fiction celebrities. All of them connected from their respective homes and gave the audience a look into how they’re spending this lockdown with their families and encouraged everyone to stay home. Some of the popular stars include Pearle Maaney who stars in the channel’s comedy show Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney, Amala Gireesan and Stebin Jacob who play the lead roles in Zee Keralam’s top fiction Chembarathi, actor Shiju from their latest fiction Neeyum Njanum followed by the leads of most of the serials on the channel.
The latest FB Live : https://www.facebook.com/ZeeKeralam/videos/208181637148784/?vh=e&d=n
As a Vishu special release, the SaReGaMaPa Keralam contestants have not let the lockdown stop their music from reaching their audience base. The five confirmed finalists Aswin Vijayan, Swetha Ashok, Keerthana, Libin Scaria and Jasim Jamal have sung an Acapella song together for the Zee Keralam's audience from their homes which received tremendous response on Zee Keralam’s social media handle.
Link to the Vishu Special Song: https://www.facebook.com/2013890732265019/posts/2619583835029036/?vh=e&d=n
Furthermore, the channel has also launched an entertainment show on the story of legendary poet Thennali Raman who outwits everyone with his sharp wit and intelligent charm. The programme targets audience of all age groups. It’s currently being aired from Monday to Friday at 6 pm.
Link to the latest Tennali Raman promo: https://www.facebook.com/2013890732265019/posts/2617953295192090/?vh=e&d=n
The channel continues to add more progressive shows to their programming mix. Zee Keralam has seen incremental growth since its launch and is completing one-and-a-half years of operations in Kerala the following month.
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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.
