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Zee TV collaborates with ‘Parel cha Raja’ to mark the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi
Mumbai: Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Zee TV is taking the celebrations a notch higher for its audience by presenting an industry-first experience, “Zee TV Parel Cha Raja.”
Every year, we see the channel hosting special episodes or events for Ganesh Chaturthi. However, this year, Zee TV has done a special take-over of “Parel Cha Raja” called “Zee TV Parel Cha Raja,” to create a unique space for all devotees to worship their favourite Bappa.
The channel has ensured that it creates a sacred ambience that is brought alive by a magnificent setup. Bappa’s murti is also unique in itself and gives everyone a sense of belonging, faith, and peace. But that’s not it… Zee TV in association with the pandal, is also organising competitions and events like drawing, photography, and videography, amongst others, to engage with the audience, apart from the wonderful experience.
Speaking about this one of its kind of collaborations, Zee TV business head Aparna Bhosle said, “The idea behind collaborating with “Parel Cha Raja” was to create an immersive experience for devotees as they come to seek Bappa’s blessings. They will be thrilled to have some of their favourite Zee TV artistes join them for aarti in the coming days. With ZEE crossing an important milestone of entertaining India for 30 years, this initiative is a part of our larger endeavour of taking consumer engagement and ground connect to the next level.”
While everyone will have a holy experience when they visit “Zee TV Parel Cha Raja,” they will also get a chance to meet their favourite actors from the Zee Network as well. Several celebrities are all set to visit the venue to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings in the coming days. What’s more is that the entire pandal will also have posters, promos, and visuals of the channel’s popular shows. All in all, the whole experience is sure to leave the devotees mesmerised!
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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.
