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Zee Network to telecast Lakme, Wills fashion events
MUMBAI: Zee Network will telecast two of the prestigious fashion events in the country, Lakme Fashion Week and the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Autumn – Winter) 2006 on its channels Zee TV, Zee Café & Zee Trendz.
Speaking on the initiative Zee Café & Zee Trendz business head Neil Chakravarti said the programme packaging on each channel would differ as the channels target individual audiences.
“We are showcasing collections & happenings from the recently concluded event on three of our channels, as we want to cater to individual audiences of each channel. Therefore, the content on Zee TV will have a different look-feel than the one on Zee Café or Zee Trendz,” he said.
The telecast schedules are as mentioned below:
Lakme Fashion Week:
Zee TV on Sunday, 16 April from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm
Zee Café from 10 April to 15 April, at 9:30pm
Zee Trendz from 7 April to 9 April at 9:30pm
Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week:
Zee TV on Sunday, 9 April from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Zee Café on 22 April, at 9:00 pm
Zee Trendz from 15 April to 20 April at 9:30 pm
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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.
