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Zee MENAP’s ATL Media inks deal with GEO TV Network & Cartoon Network Arabic
MUMBAI: Zee Enterprises Middle East has signed a new partnership of its media agency ATL Media FZ LLC with two broadcasting companies in the region namely Cartoon Network Arabic and GEO Television Network.
Established in 2014, ATL Media FZ LLC has made its name in the regional media hub and has been earning profits for the Zee Networks’ bouquet of channels. ATL Media now holds exclusive ad sales rights to these channels viz. Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Zee Aflam, Zee Alwan, Z Living, Ten Cricket and &TV.
Following its vision to strategically expand its growth in the region, with this partnership the media agency now boasts the addition of Cartoon Network Arabic, www.cartoonnetworkarabic.com, GEO TV and GEO News to its array of existing channels.
Zee MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan) CEO Mukund Cairae said, “We are proud of the opportunity to represent both these channel’s media selling in the MENA region. For the anticipated future, our goal is to continue growing the sales operations and to insure their ambitious targets are met. The popularity of all these channels will provide a boost to further expand our own business in the region.”
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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.
