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ZEE presents adclub’s ‘M.Ad Quiz’
Mumbai: Zee announces the advertising club’s M.Ad Quiz, in association with Brand Equity will be held on 3 February 2023 at Jade Sky, Worli, Mumbai, for the participating teams.
The participants in the M.Ad Quiz are from the world of media, advertising and marketing industry, even students at the B School.
Derek O’Brien will don the role of the Quiz Master.
At this contested event, the winners stand to be richer by some attractive gifts like Haier refrigerator, Titan watches, Unilever hampers, Garnier, Britannia, Mondelez, Dabur, Bombay Shaving Company and Nestle. There are some good gifts for the audience as well.
M.Ad Quiz committee chairperson Bhaskar Das said, “There is a lot more to the ad club than organising the most pre eminent awards of the country. We also conduct events like D-Code and M.Ad Quiz which are high on interactive experience and high octane live fun. Participation in M.Ad Quiz merits skill, curiosity and the fun of contesting. Derek O’Brien, the best in the business of conducting quiz shows, is all set for this Friday, 3 February 2023 to quiz the best brains from the field of advertising, media, and marketing. Go for it, partake in teams, and also attend as an audience.”
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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.
