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Zeel CEO Punit Goenka’s wife and son help increase promoter stake in the firm
MUMBAI: He has been saying that the promoters are keen to increase their shareholding, so confident are they of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd’s (Zeel’s) prospects. And the family of Zeel CEO Punit Goenka is backing him to the hilt, if one goes by a Reuters report which said that the family has acquired 0.29 per cent Zeel shares at a price of Rs 27 crore. The company disclosed this to the stock exchanges through a regulatory filing on Thursday.
Goenka’s wife Shreyasi bought 13,83,500 securities worth around Rs 13.46 crore (0.14 per cent of shareholding), while Goenka’s son Udayan bought 14,15,450 securities also worth around Rs 13.46 crore (0.15 per cent of shareholding). Earlier, the promoter family held 3.99 per cent stake in Zeel. The promoter shareholding has now increased to 4.28 per cent following the share purchase, the Reuters report stated.
(Picture courtesy: Shreyasi Jain Goenka’s Facebook account)
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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.
