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Zee-Turner to launch new bouquet from 1 January, new subscription rates announced
NEW DELHI: With a view towards consolidating its position as the leading distribution platform in the country while providing a competitive edge to it, Zee-Turner has embarked upon a number of strategic initiatives that include launch of a new bouquet of channels and introduction of new subscription rate for its existing bouquet.
Also effective January 1, 2005, the price of Zee Turners existing bouquet will stand at Rs. 58.85, incorporating a hike of 7 per cent. Zee-Turners move to revise the subscription price for its existing bouquet comes in wake of the amendment order issued by Trai recently, that provides for revision in the ceiling of cable rates as on 26 December, on account of inflation.
The new bouquet will comprise five channels – Pogo, HBO, VH1, Zee Business News and TV18 Groups new Hindi Business channel. The new bouquet will be priced at a retail price of Rs 40 and a wholesale price of Rs 25 per subscriber per month.
Commenting on the companys latest initiatives, Zee-Turner CEO Siddharth Jain said, “Driven by the objective of offering the very best of entertainment mix to our customers and building profitable relationships with them, we have undertaken these initiatives to increase the reach, viewership and domestic revenue potential for our bouquets existing as well as new.”
Jain added, “The most distinctive aspect of Zee-Turners new bouquet will be to fulfill the ever-increasing demand for quality and variety. The new bouquet will provide a major fillip not only to our distribution platform, but also to the 44 million cable and satellite viewers.”
“We had been looking at revising our existing bouquet rate for a long time and Trais recent amendment gave us that opportunity. We have also officially informed our cable operators about the revised rates,” stated Jain.
With a countrywide network of over 400 dealers, Zee-Turner has the maximum depth and width of distribution in the country. Zee-Turner’s comprehensive bouquet already comprises 25 channels catering to every genre and age, and offering quality national and international content at a very competitive pricing.
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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.
