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Zee TV launches exclusive show for women
MUMBAI: Zee TV announced the launch of Zee Woman, the exclusive afternoon band for women, starting 12 July.
The channel has taken a step ahead to provide customized entertainment for the new age homemaker, with Zee Women.
The two and a half hour show to be on aired every Monday to Thursday at 12:30 pm, will have features and short capsules on beauty, interiors, cookery, good housekeeping to the latest style and fashion, says a press release.
Zee Woman has been conceptualised keeping the new age housewife in mind. The show will have short capsules giving information on career options, recipes, astrology, agony aunt columns to special request songs and health as well giving useful tips for the day to day life. Zee Woman is meant to render the band more informative and interesting.
Speaking on the occasion, Essel Group’s Corporate Brand Development Group’s vice president Ashish Kaul said, “Zee Woman is an extension of our belief that the Indian woman is a contemporary individual with a strong personal identity. It will address issues close to her heart and act as her personal advisor by giving tips on an array of topics ranging from beauty, interiors, cookery, good housekeeping to the latest style and fashion that will be useful to her in everyday life.”
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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.
